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Bathroom remodel planner

A bathroom refit is easier to price and easier to explain when the existing room is drawn first. Trace your current bathroom, design the new layout on top of it, and let Arcvelle Studio measure floor tiles, paint and doors so the conversation with your fitter starts from numbers.

Spa bathroom template rendered in Arcvelle Studio, seen from above with the near walls cut away: A 9 m² travertine bathroom with a bath, walk-in shower and double vanity.

How do I plan a bathroom remodel?

Measure and draw the bathroom as it is, noting where the soil pipe and water supplies run. Design the new layout, keeping heavy plumbing moves to a minimum. Then work out quantities. Arcvelle Studio measures floor area with an 8% waste allowance and paint for two coats, and produces drawings and schedules to share with a fitter.

What it does

Features

  • Trace the current room

    Upload a plan image or PDF and draw the existing bathroom at true scale, or enter your own tape measurements.

  • Floor quantities with waste

    The bill of materials gives flooring area with an 8% allowance for cuts and breakages.

  • Paint for two coats

    Paint is calculated in litres for two coats on the wall areas you have painted.

  • Elevations of every wall

    The drawings set includes interior elevations, so a fitter can see each wall of the bathroom face on.

  • A quote you can send

    Add unit prices, tax rate and a quote header with client, reference and validity, then export an A4 PDF.

How to

How to use the bathroom remodel planner

  1. Step 1: Draw the existing bathroom

    Trace or measure the room, including its door, window and current fittings.

  2. Step 2: Plan the new layout

    Rearrange fixtures where services allow and choose new tiles and paint.

  3. Step 3: Measure and price

    Open the bill of materials, enter your prices and export a CSV or PDF quote.

  4. Step 4: Share drawings

    Export the drawings set with plans, elevations and schedules for your fitter.

Step-by-step guide: Trace an existing plan

Use cases

Who it is for

  • Homeowners getting quotes

    Send several fitters the same drawings and quantities so their prices can be compared fairly.

  • Fitters preparing a proposal

    Turn a site visit into a plan, elevations and a priced quote for the customer.

  • Landlords refreshing a bathroom

    Keep the layout and change finishes only, with paint and floor quantities worked out for you.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much extra floor tile should I order?

Arcvelle adds 8% for waste in its flooring quantities, which suits simple layouts. Diagonal patterns, large-format tiles or rooms with many corners usually need more, so ask your supplier or fitter.

Does the bill of materials include wall tiles?

The bill of materials lists flooring, paint, doors and windows, wall length, skirting and furniture. Wall tile quantities are not listed separately, so measure tiled wall areas from the elevations.

Should I move the toilet in a remodel?

Only if the gain is worth it. The toilet's waste pipe needs a suitable fall to the soil stack, so relocating it can mean extra work or a macerator. A plumber can tell you what is practical in your home.

Can I trace my bathroom from an existing drawing?

Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP or PDF and trace over it. For a PDF, set the drawing scale so it is placed at true size, then check one wall against your own measurement.

What can the quote header show?

The quote header holds a client name, reference, date, validity and notes. Arcvelle does not supply prices; you enter your own unit prices, currency and tax rate.

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