Has your bathroom seen better days? If your bathroom is ugly, old and outdated, it’s definitely time to consider a remodel, but where do you begin? There are so many things to take into account when remodelling your bathroom that it can be all too easy to make a big mistake. A bathroom refurbishment can easily get out of hand and costs can mount up excessively until the entire project becomes poor value for money. If you’re planning a remodel of your bathroom, there are a few things to consider before you start, and three things which you absolutely must figure into your plan if you’re to avoid disappointment when the project is finished.
Storage
The very first thing to consider when you’re planning your bathroom remodel is storage. Too many bathrooms these days don’t have any space in them for storing your essentials. While it may look minimalist and streamlined, where are you going to put your toiletries, cosmetics and towels? In short, you need to figure in somewhere convenient where you can put all your key items without them looking unattractive and cluttered. Not every bathroom has space for a closet or cabinet, but you may be able to be clever with your storage options. Consider some shelving or cabinets under your sink, or perhaps some shelving units high on the wall over the toilet or sink. A wall caddy in the shower could be the perfect solution for storing all your shampoos, conditioners and bath gels or, failing all that, why not simply opt for some stylish wicker baskets on your windowsill, packed with all the key items you need in your bathroom.
Effective Lighting
You really need some decent lighting in your bathroom. For a start, it’s likely to be the place where you apply your makeup and look at your skin in the mirror, so you need to be certain that you can see yourself properly, but also, you want to be able to create the right atmosphere in this special space of your home. Your bathroom should be an oasis of calm and peace at the end of a long, hard day at work. You want to feel relaxed with the right mood lighting. If you can’t stretch to dimmer switches in your bathroom, consider investing in some separate wall lights as well as the main overhead lamp so you can enjoy a more atmospheric feel as you lie back in the bath with a good book or simply soak your troubles away.
A Quality Heater
Nobody wants to spend time in a cold and unwelcoming bathroom, and unfortunately all too often that can be the case. If you have no ducted heating in your bathroom, it can be hard to stay warm and cozy while you use the facilities or take a shower, especially during the colder winter months. Luckily there are a few useful alternatives, even in homes with very compact bathroom spaces. Why not consider a heated towel rail? This is a stylish way to display your towels in your bathroom and it will keep you warm too. Or how about going for an underfloor heating system? There are lots of underfloor heating systems on the market today which can be used with tiled or hardwood floors and while you won’t be able to see them, they’ll provide a cozy and comfortable surface for your feet every time you get out of bed in the winter to use the bathroom in the night and every time you take your morning shower on the coldest days of the year.
With these three things in mind, you’ll find that your bathroom remodel will turn your barely functional, unattractive bathroom into a modern, comfortable space where you can’t wait to spend time. Instead of becoming a boring essential part of your home, your beautiful new bathroom will be a spa-like oasis in the heart of your house. In fact, it’ll be almost impossible to drag you out of there!
Good luck with your bathroom remodel. If you keep these ideas at the forefront, you’ll end up with a wonderful new bathroom that you’ll love for years to come.
