Ideas to inspire your washroom refurbishment project this year
Washrooms are an important part of any business, whether that’s your workplace toilets or a commercial space like a restaurant, campsite or gym.
Outdated, rundown toilets can leave users feeling deflated and disappointed, especially if they use your facilities regularly.
This can also damage your reputation as a business and even cause guests to actively avoid your establishment.
So if you're worried about the state of your bathrooms, you might be considering a washroom refurbishment project this year.
But if you're not sure how to get started, this guide is for you. Check out the five ideas below to inspire your washroom refurbishment project.
Prioritise hygiene and user safety
When you start your washroom refurbishment project, it’s important to prioritise hygiene. This can help you to determine certain design elements like which materials to choose and the different ways you can reduce joints and areas of bacteria buildup.
For example, installing trendy solid-grade laminate (SGL) toilet cubicles complete with a sanitised antibacterial treatment can eliminate a lot of bacteria buildup. You might also wish to choose integral panel systems (IPS) to hide unsightly and unhygienic pipework.
Another way to prioritise hygiene in your commercial washrooms is to introduce touch-free technology wherever possible. The fewer surfaces and touch points in your bathrooms, the less likely users are to pick up or spread germs.
But we’ll look at this in more detail in the next section.
Modernise your bathrooms with touch-free technology
As smart technology becomes increasingly common in our homes and properties, it’s time to introduce these elements into your washrooms.
Adding touch-free technology like automatic cubicle locks, soap dispensers, flushes and hand dryers, can reduce touch points and keep your washrooms cleaner and more hygienic.
Sensor taps and lights are also a great way to reduce energy and water wastage, cutting down on utility bills.
And just in case all of that wasn’t enough, this is also a great way to modernise your bathrooms and bring them up to date with the latest technology.
Make sure your washrooms reflect your brand
There are lots of great ways you can make sure that your bathrooms reflect your brand. For one thing, you want to boost your reputation by ensuring that every user feels safe and comfortable when using your facilities to improve their overall experience.
Not only that, you might choose to use the company colour scheme throughout your washrooms, using paint and panelling to reflect this. You can also add fun imagery and motifs to your washrooms, something which can be a welcome design feature in toilets used by younger guests.
For example, Blackpool Zoo used digital printing to add pictures of animals to the doors of their toilet cubicles, making their washrooms more visually appealing and strengthening their brand.
Put the planet first
Sustainability and eco-friendly practices are all the rage right now, as we continue to battle the ongoing climate crisis.
So why not do your bit and make sustainability part of your washroom design?
There are several ways you can do this and we’ve already touched on sensor technology and how this can reduce wastage, making your washrooms instantly more energy efficient.
You can also reduce water waste by upgrading your sinks, showers and toilets to avoid leaky pipes or fittings, as well as adding flushes that use smaller quantities of water.
As well as this, you should opt for more environmentally friendly and sustainable materials where possible, such as bamboo, glass and steel, for your fixtures, fittings and bathroom accessories.
You can also choose toilet cubicles and other elements that are made from recycled material. This can once again reflect well on your company and help to strengthen your brand.
And if you didn’t know already, we donate to the National Forest for each toilet purchased. More info here
Add more facilities
As properties, particularly commercial properties, grow older you might find that some of your facilities are no longer fit for purpose.
This can be truer for businesses that are growing and you may eventually reach the stage where you need more facilities to accommodate guests.
So when it comes to washroom design, why not consider adding more facilities or extending the space where possible? This might include adding more toilet cubicles to accommodate more users. You could also add more facilities like soap dispensers and hand dryers.
Really what we're saying is if you're going to undertake a washing refurbishment project this year, you should take the opportunity to ensure that your existing facilities are fit for purpose.
This might mean adding to or extending your existing washrooms if you have the resources and space to do so.
Are you ready to update your washrooms?
By introducing new touch-free technology, modernising your bathrooms and ensuring that your washrooms reflect your brand, you can instantly upgrade your facilities this year.
Whether these are school washrooms, workplace toilets or any other commercial bathroom, prioritising safety, sustainability and style is key.
To find out how we can help with your washroom refurbishment project, get in touch with our friendly team today.