In our younger days, many of us can remember Sunday night being bath night so a right chore when we were kids especially with a tin bath for those a little older than others.

A indoor bathroom is a more common thing which makes it much simplier than in the past. Whoever cleans the bathroom will find it can make it takes more time due to difficulty. Being able to spend out a great deal on your bathroom is not always cost effective as the bathroom will always do the job its meant for.

If you are lucky enough to be in a position that you are building your own bathroom then remember a few simple things like making sure you utilise the highest quality tiling that your pocket will allow as this could help reduce usage of detergents in the future cleaning. Installing bathroom tiles assists in keeping algae at bay which enables you to clean your bathroom quicker.

That the tiles arranged, what about the bath?. If can be quite daunting as the options available can be very wide indeed. A bath can be produced in many different materials ranging from Cast Iron, Stone Resin and Acrylic. All have pros and cons. A cast iron bath can be extreamly heavy but if your flooring can hold it, it can be beneficial when you are installing your own bathroom. Steel baths are also strong but unfortunately the hot water may cool down quicker than other types of material. Stone Resin is a very costly material by has great strength. Price wise the Acrylic material is far better priced and harder wearing although they sound hollow.

In normal circumstances you will buy a complete suite so the toilet and the washbasin, possibly accompanied by a bidet, will all be part of the whole package deal as it were.

If you are not intending on a complete suite then purchasing a sink may like the bath give you a few moments of difficult decision making.

There is a load of options and in all sorts of price ranges.

Be sure to include taps if you are on a tight budget as their price can add several pounds to the final cost.

A sink made from stone or stainless steel can be two good options to look into.

You should figure out what its going to be used for.

In the family area it is likely to be used for shaving, washing and the bugbear to all woman hair washing especially by the male occupants

Ensure that enough space is available around the area in which the sink will stand also that there is ample room for bending over and performing your ablutions.

Finally, as far as the large items are concerned is the toilet itself unless a bidet is on your shopping list. There are a variety of choices to choose from although staying with a standard bown can be much easier for installation. Instructions for fitting the bowl can make the job very easy. One thing you must remember is to buy a seat because toilets are hardly ever sold complete with their own seat.

If you find that the job is too much for you then call for professional help.

Employing an expert is a much better idea for those of us who really should stay away from DIY.

Dave Stone writes many articles on Home Improvements from Bathrooms to uPVC Conservatory Prices available online.