For the architect

Bathrooms & fittings

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Step 1

Before signing the contract

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Get to know each other and make both sides' expectations clear before signing with the architect.

Step 2

Guiding principles

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Apply to every item; restate them to the architect and contractor from the start.

Step 3

Design & preparation

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Things to settle before construction starts.

Step 4

Structure & rough construction

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Foundation, floors, walls, concrete, waterproofing.

Step 5

In-wall building systems

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Electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, network — done before plastering and tiling.

Step 6

Surface finishing

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Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, paint.

Step 7

Equipment & built-in cabinetry

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Kitchen, sanitary ware, built-in cabinets.

Bathroom inside the bedroom

Bathroom inside the bedroom

Bathroom inside the bedroom: as chill and airy as possible; 2 people can use it at the same time; has a door but a light, pretty one; separate lavabo; no bathtub needed; a large window + a painting.

Shower, taps and lavabo

Shower, taps and lavabo

Shower, taps and lavabo that are neat, pretty and easy to replace; plan all in-wall water lines for the future in advance. Built-in lavabo, flip-up cover. The architect suggests brands - looks are what matter most.

Bathroom sockets

Bathroom sockets

Bathroom sockets that are waterproof, enough for: smart toilet, towel dryer (optional), anti-fog mirror heating pad / mirror, hair dryer, essential oil diffuser...

Mirror and mirror light

Mirror and mirror light

Mirror and mirror light: show the face clearly, look good, decorative - the mirror does not need to be perfect, slightly artistic.

Relaxing atmosphere

Relaxing atmosphere

Relaxing atmosphere: ivory + wood colours; greenery; artistic decor (paintings, textured paint...).

Step 8

Furniture, lighting & decor

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Loose furniture and lighting, done last inside the house.

Step 9

Garden & exterior

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Gate, yard, plants, irrigation.

Step 10

Handover, operation & maintenance

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Checks before taking over the house and after moving in.