Plan it with Dave
Planning help for your new bathroom.
You don’t need every detail decided. Pick what you’d like help with, look at tile and finish ideas, and see what shapes the cost.
Before the first tile
A little planning. A better bathroom.
What would you like a hand with? Choose the things you want to discuss and we’ll add them to your enquiry.
Find your starting point
Save a few rooms you love and notice what they have in common.
Things to think about
- Pick out colours, shapes and finishes you keep coming back to.
- Keep a short list of things you definitely do not want.
- Bring your favourite photos or saved DLS looks to the conversation.
Bath, shower or both?
Build the room around the people who use it and their everyday routines.
Things to think about
- Think about busy mornings, bathing children and relaxing at night.
- Discuss comfortable access and any needs that may change over time.
- Decide what matters most when the room cannot fit everything.
Make room to move
A comfortable layout starts with the space you actually have.
Things to think about
- Note doors, windows, ceiling slopes and existing pipe positions.
- Allow space to open drawers and shower doors comfortably.
- Send rough measurements to start; final sizes are checked before ordering.
A place for everything
Give towels, toiletries and everyday essentials a proper home.
Things to think about
- List what needs to be kept in the room and what can live elsewhere.
- Compare drawers, mirror cabinets and open shelves.
- Discuss a shower niche early so it can be planned into the wall.
Light for real life
Combine useful task lighting with a softer evening feel.
Things to think about
- Think about the light you need at the mirror.
- Consider softer lighting around a niche or vanity.
- Agree switching and suitable fittings with the bathroom electrician.
Choose tiles together
Look at samples, coverage and grout as one complete picture.
Things to think about
- Decide between full-height tiling, half-height areas and a feature wall.
- Compare tile and grout samples together in your own light.
- Discuss floor suitability, cleaning and the layout of cuts and joints.
Warmth & fresh air
The practical details help a beautiful room feel comfortable every day.
Things to think about
- Plan a suitable extractor and how it will be controlled.
- Discuss towel heating and where towels will hang.
- Ask about easy-clean surfaces and any maintenance the finish needs.
Set a comfortable budget
Decide your priorities and the timing you have in mind.
Things to think about
- Separate must-haves from the details you could simplify.
- Tell Dave whether you need supply, fitting or the complete project.
- Confirm the written scope, product choices and availability before work starts.
From a saved photo to a sample in your hand
Let’s find your kind of tile.
A tile can look very different on a screen. We’ll talk through colour, texture, size and grout so the whole room feels considered.
Bring a favourite sample or a few ideas. Dave can help you compare the options and work out how they fit your room and budget.
Help me choose my tiles
See it.
Feel it.
Bring it together.Three things to check when choosing tiles
01 / THE COVERAGEWhere will the tiles go?
Full walls, selected areas or a feature behind the basin? The coverage and tile size affect the look, preparation and cost.
02 / THE COMBINATIONPut the samples together
View the wall tile, floor tile, grout and metal finish side by side. Check them in daylight and under your room’s lighting.
03 / THE EVERYDAYThink beyond the colour
Discuss floor suitability, texture, cleaning and the position of cuts. A finish should work for daily life as well as the photograph.
Before making the final choiceCheck a physical sample, the product details and availability. Dave confirms quantities and suitability for your room before ordering.
Try a few finish directions → The details make it yours
Find your finishing touch.
Try a few directions from DLS projects. Take a closer look, then explore the bathroom collection for more ideas.
Warm bronze
Warm metallic details with soft stone tones.
A completed DLS bathroomLet’s talk about the practical side
What shapes the cost?
Every room starts somewhere different. These are the three main parts we work through before agreeing your quotation.
01The room you have
Size, access, the existing condition and any preparation, plumbing or electrical changes.
02The finish you choose
Your bath or shower, furniture, brassware, tile coverage, lighting and the details that matter to you.
03The help you need
Supply-only, labour-only or the full design, supply and installation service.
Share a comfortable budget with Dave. We’ll discuss the options and confirm what your quotation includes.
Your next step
Let’s talk about your bathroom.
Tell Dave what you have in mind. We’ll help with the rest.
