When you remodel your bathroom, you create a more luxurious space while adding value to your home. We may need to remodel our bathrooms for practical reasons, such as fixing leaks or removing wood rot, to adding new lighting, or to just feel more comfortable.
Also, according to US News, a bathroom remodel can bring a 62 percent return on your investment. However, it needs to be done right. Here are a few tips to make your bathroom more aesthetically pleasing, while making sure you get the highest possible return on investment.
- Make sure you have a plan. Any remodeling project is a huge undertaking that involves a lot of time and money. You want to make sure you have a great foundation to start from before you remove that first tile. Work alterations can add costs and more inconvenience as you try to plow through your project. If need be, hire a designer to help you come up with the ideal bathroom remodeling project.
- Stick closely to the same footprint. Locating new plumbing fixtures near existing ones will save you money in demolition costs. You should make the most use of all the space you currently have. Find ways to open up the areas while allowing yourself storage space for essentials.
- Don’t forget the lighting. Overall, lighting can make a bathroom seem larger or smaller. You can opt to have a huge window that could bring in plenty of natural light, or have a couple of vanity lights over the mirrors. Also, the dimness or sharpness of the lighting could be an important factor as well. Dim lighting creates a more relaxing atmosphere, which is ideal for a bath. Sharp lighting is ideal for shaving or applying makeup.
- Also, don’t skimp on ventilation. Your bathroom is one of the most trafficked places in the house. Moisture is the enemy of your home, since it could cause mold, mildew and wood rot. Make sure to install a ventilation fan to keep your bathroom as dry as possible, and ensure that areas around plumbing getting adequate air.
When you are ready to undertake a bathroom remodeling project, contact the professionals at Bauer Construction.