Remodeling Your Bathroom

Remodeling your bathroom is a time when you can get creative in the designs and décor you select. This is a wonderful way to add value to your home and pleasure to your hectic life.

However, there so many aspects to consider, such as cabinets, faucets and fixtures, flooring, toilets, vanities, showers and bath tubs, bathroom remodeling can often be very overwhelming. So let’s start with the basics.

Bathroom Design

It is a good idea to hire a bathroom designer to help you make the most of your limited space.

If you do plan to design your bathroom yourself, make sure to think about the amount of time you spend in your bathroom each day and use this as a way to rate what you need to upgrade the most. For example, the more time you spend, the more space you need. To add to your comfort, it’s sometimes better  not to limit yourself and to consider the possibility of knocking down a wall to create more room. Consider that 80-85% of what you put into your bathroom remodeling, you get back when you sell. In addition to more space, think about fog free mirrors, heated floors and maybe a beautiful whirlpool.

Once you have successfully decided on your new bathroom design, the challenges begin. It’s time to start selecting colors schemes, vanities, cabinets, counters, single or double sinks, bathtubs, and every other element that helps set the tone of your bathroom. The bathroom tile may be one of these because of the large variety to choose from. Larger tiles are becoming more and more popular but they require a very level base underlayment. Mosaic tiles come in countless colors and mosaic one inch tiles allow you to create your own custom floor design.

Bathtubs and Showers

This is one of the most exciting remodeling decisions. This is the chance to get rid of that old uncomfortable tub and upgrade to something more rejuvenating. Or maybe to improve on the look and feel of your old tub with a new shell. Whatever it is, don’t be afraid to spoil yourself a bit, but be smart about where you spoil yourself. Sometimes it’s a better idea to upgrade a shower you use 2-3 times a day than to upgrade a tub that only sits there unused. Showers, with new technology, are becoming more and more attractive and can be turned into a steam room, simulate hydro massages and may now come with multiple shower heads.

Fixtures

Next step is to choose a new bathroom sink, faucet and vanity. A lot of creativity can go into these three essential bathroom elements. Above counter, also known as vessel sinks are the new trend for bathrooms. They perform a practical function and can be viewed as art at the same time. Above or beneath you will need to select the material your sink will be made of. Sinks can be made of stone, marble, glass, copper, onyx, stainless steel, granite and other materials. The material you choose will depend on the overall appearance you are looking for. The same holds true for the vanity you select. Your bathroom style will be revealed through the material your vanity is made. Are you looking for a modern or contemporary bathroom?  On the other hand, faucets function differently depending on the material they’re made from. If you are looking for long lasting faucets, stick to materials such as brass and copper. But make sure to select faucets that compliment your sink and vanity.

Remodeling your bathroom is a time when you can get creative in the designs and décor you select. This is a wonderful way to add value to your home and pleasure to your hectic life.

However, there so many aspects to consider, such as cabinets, faucets and fixtures, flooring, toilets, vanities, showers and bathtubs, bathroom remodeling can often be very overwhelming. So let’s start with the basics.

Bathroom Design

It is a good idea to hire a bathroom designer to help you make the most of your limited space.

If you do plan to design your bathroom yourself, make sure to think about the amount of time you spend in your bathroom each day and use this as a way to rate what you need to upgrade the most. For example, the more time you spend, the more space you need. To add to your comfort, it’s sometimes better  not to limit yourself and to consider the possibility of knocking down a wall to create more room. Consider that 80-85% of what you put into your bathroom remodeling, you get back when you sell. In addition to more space, think about fog free mirrors, heated floors and maybe a beautiful whirlpool.

bathroom design

Once you have successfully decided on your new bathroom design, the challenges begin. It’s time to start selecting colors schemes, vanities, cabinets, counters, single or double sinks, bathtubs, and every other element that helps set the tone of your bathroom. The bathroom tile may be one of these because of the large variety to choose from. Larger tiles are becoming more and more popular but they require a very level base underlayment. Mosaic tiles come in countless colors and mosaic one inch tiles allow you to create your own custom floor design.

Bathtubs and Showers

This is one of the most exciting remodeling decisions. This is the chance to get rid of that old uncomfortable tub and upgrade to something more rejuvenating. Or maybe to improve on the look and feel of your old tub with a new shell. Whatever it is, don’t be afraid to spoil yourself a bit, but be smart about where you spoil yourself. Sometimes it’s a better idea to upgrade a shower you use 2-3 times a day than to upgrade a tub that only sits there unused. Showers, with new technology, are becoming more and more attractive and can be turned into a steam room, simulate hydro massages and may now come with multiple shower heads.

Fixtures

Next step is to choose a new bathroom sink, faucet and vanity. A lot of creativity can go into these three essential bathroom elements. Above counter, also known as vessel sinks are the new trend for bathrooms. They perform a practical function and can be viewed as art at the same time. Above or beneath you will need to select the material your sink will be made of. Sinks can be made of stone, marble, glass, copper, onyx, stainless steel, granite and other materials. The material you choose will depend on the overall appearance you are looking for. The same holds true for the vanity you select. Your bathroom style will be revealed through the material your vanity is made. Are you looking for a modern or contemporary bathroom?  On the other hand, faucets function differently depending on the material they’re made from. If you are looking for long lasting faucets, stick to materials such as brass and copper. But make sure to select faucets that compliment your sink and vanity.