Top 10 bathroom renovation tips
Consider some important points before updating the look of your bathroom.
An effective bathroom design should address all your needs, physical and spiritual. Here are the most important tips to consider when considering bathroom renovations.
1. Choose elegant fixtures
A pedestal sink with graceful lines is more attractive than a blocky cabinet vanity. A classic claw-foot tub is like bathroom sculpture. Even enclosed in a deck, the simple lines of the lip have an inherent beauty that surpasses most acrylic versions.
2. Sit in a bathtub before buying it
Bigger isn’t always better. A 60-inch tub is fine for most people. It offers enough room to stretch out and provides a secure foothold, so you don’t float into oblivion when the tub is full. Assess the angled back and lip for comfort and neck support –- a tub for two people slants at either end and has taps in the middle. If you only have enough space for a small tub, buy an extra-deep one.
3. Select durable flooring
Ceramic, marble and stone tiles are all excellent durable and water-resistant choices for a bathroom. Subfloor heating coils will make these hard surfaces warm. Well-sealed hardwood floors offer natural warmth and act as a foil for the other hard, cold surfaces in a bathroom.
4. Hang a stylish mirror
One beautifully framed mirror over a sink is more attractive than many surfaces covered with mirror. Supplement it with a wall-mounted adjustable makeup mirror, and consider installing a lighted, mirrored shaving niche in your shower stall.
5. Use found space
Take advantage of space between wall studs by recessing a tall storage cabinet into the wall to maximize vertical storage while saving floor space. The cabinet should have an interior depth of at least three inches and a door flush with the wall.
6. Build a shower area
Consider building an open-concept shower area that doesn’t need a curtain or door and is less confining than a standard shower stall. In addition to well-designed drainage, a ceiling-mounted rain showerhead and/or a high wall-mounted showerhead that splashes less water will keep the area outside the shower drier.
7. Share space for added function
In homes with back-to-back bathrooms, a shared shower with access doors to each of the bathrooms maximizes limited space. Or turn a closet located next to a bathroom into a small ensuite with access to the neighbouring bath.
8. Design lighting that works
Good lighting is imperative. Combine halogen pot lights with wall sconces beside or over the mirror for lighting with no shadows. Always install dimmers.
9. Buy a quality toilet
When buying a toilet, it’s not necessary for you to spend big bucks, but you don’t want to scrimp too much, either. You can get a good-quality one-piece toilet for about $400. Models with elongated bowls and seats are usually most comfortable.
10. Incorporate luxury into your room
If you’re fortunate enough to have lots of space to work with, indulge yourself with an expanded spa-like bathroom that includes a dressing room –- a haven for privacy and relaxation. Outfit it with a television, fireplace, exercise equipment, makeup vanity and even a large comfortable occasional chair upholstered in thick white terry-cloth.
Source styleathome.com
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I always liked the shower area idea for the bathroom. Not having to deal with a curtain or a door would be really nice. The next time we remodel I should see if we can fit one.
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I like that you pointed out that you should choose a flooring that is durable. I know that I would want to make sure that my flooring is still in good shape for a long time. It does seem like a good idea to have a professional help you understand a what will last a long time.
Thanks for your tips to use ceramic, marble, and stone tiles for durable bathroom flooring. I am sure that if you were going to spend a lot of money on a bathroom renovation you would want to make sure that it was going to last. I imagine a good contractor would be able to help make sure that your bathroom is built to withstand the test of time.
My wife really wants to change up our bathroom, but wasn’t sure how to choose the correct style for it. I really like that you say to choose good lighting to make sure that there are no shadows. Since our bathroom looks very dark now, it would be nice to actually be able to see there.
This is some really good information about bathroom renovations. I like that you pointed out that it would be smart to have a durable flooring. It does sound like a good idea to have a professional to help with the remodel and design. I know that I would have a hard time selecting good materials to use in the bathroom.
I wanted to have a big beautiful mirror in the bathroom since I was a child, and if it is supplemented with a wall-mounted adjustable makeup mirror, this is a perfect house to live in! Now I live in an old house, but finally, my husband got a promotion, so we can spend some money on its renovation. I will make sure that our bathroom will be the first place I will renovate!
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Your advice to choose floor material that is durable, such as ceramic, marble, or stone tiles, is a good idea. In order to figure which option is best, you’d probably want to talk to your bathroom renovations contractor. Talking to them about the options for the floor, bathtub, and anything else you’re changing would probably help you figure out what will improve the overall design and the quality of your bathroom.
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