Your bathroom should be a haven of relaxation where you can chill out after the daily 'nine-to-five' grind, writes Geoff Hedge it comes to creating a designer bathroom for your home you need to choose items that can cope with the morning rush hour' as well as having all the elements to create a relaxing ambience.

Always consider whether your existing bathroom is big enough for your needs. If not, could you increase its size by using part of another room or having a separate toilet?

Depending on who will be using the bathrooms and the space you have available, you may decide to have his and hers' washbasins, a double-size walk-in shower cubicle or a double-ended bath.

When it comes to styling your bathroom you are spolt for choice these days with leading manufactuers offering many period, traditional or up-to-the-minute contemporary designs.

* When designing a bathroom consider these tips from the The Kitchen Bathroom and Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) * Think carefully before you rip out the bath to install a shower cubicle - you will be limiting the re-sale value of your home. Buyers with children will always want a bath. If space is limited, why not install a showerbath?

* Small bathrooms can be made more spacious with back to wall' sanitary ware, corner basins and smaller baths or showers * Freestanding baths give an immediate wow' factor and you do not need a huge bathroom to include one in the design * Dark bathrooms with limited lighting can be dramatically opened up by strategic positioning of mirrors to reflect available light * Make sure your shower and bath mixers are fitted with thermostatic controls which will ensure the flow of water is maintained at a constant, safe temperature * Radiators that double as towel rails warm the bathroom and the bather! Many designs are on offer, ranging from traditional style radiators with built-in towel rails to ladder' style radiators of varying heights * Don't forget to carefully consider the decorative finish. You can choose from wood, tiles, glass or marble