10 Reasons to Remodel Your Bathroom
If you are considering remodeling some areas of your home, do not forget the bathroom. Bathroom remodeling has many benefits in terms of comfort, safety, and general enjoyment of the home. Here are important reasons why you should consider remodeling your bathroom.
Save Money with a Better Toilet and Efficient Faucets
One of the most important reasons that bathroom remodeling is a great idea is because of the long-term savings you will see. Just by replacing your old toilet and faucets your household can see a large reduction in water usage, and this means more money in your pocket.
• All new toilets are low-flow models that will save you a lot of money on your water bill. If you have had negative experiences in the past with low-flow toilets, lay your worries aside. Look for a design that guarantees a powerful flush despite the reduction in water. Alternatively, you can have your local plumber check out your drain and lines to see if your home plumbing needs additional help to handle low-flush toilets.
• A second way you can save money is by installing water-efficient faucets. These new faucets can save up to several hundreds of gallons of water each year. Features such as water aerators mean you won’t be sacrificing comfort and functionality.
Enjoy a more Luxurious Shower and Spa-Like Bathroom
Your old bathroom’s appearance is nothing compared to what your new bathroom can look like. This remains true no matter what your budget looks like. Here are two examples of how to add luxury to your new bathroom.
• Replace the shower head and don’t settle for just replicating your old one. A shower is more than just a way to keep clean. It can be a refuge after a hard day and ease tension from sore muscles. Consider investing in luxury designs such as those that mimic rain or even multi-sprayer systems that spray the body from several angles at once.
• You can add other spa-like elements. Bathroom remodeling offers you the chance to create the bathroom you have always dreamed about. For many people, this means turning this simple room into a spa-like haven. Use crisp, bright colors, beautiful glass, stylish mirrors and add a beautiful new vanity.
Accessories such as wood shower seats and attractive wall sconces also transform the bath into a spa-like room.
Remodeling can Make it Easier to Clean and Maintain
If you needed additional practical reasons to remodel your bathroom, here are two of them.
• You can get rid of a mold problem. During a remodel, it is not uncommon to discover that moisture has found a way past tile and grout into the sub-flooring or the drywall and caused mold growth.
Even if you don’t see signs of mold, a musty odor means mold growth has likely started. The positive side of this is you can get rid of the mold by replacing materials in the bathroom that have been damaged by moisture. Just make sure you take the right safety precautions when handling mold. At minimum, wear a safety mask and gloves.
• You can design your new bathroom to be easier to clean. Whether you discovered a mold problem or not, take this opportunity to design your bathroom to be easier to clean and to keep clean. Use impermeable flooring materials, such as ceramic, porcelain or stone tile and avoid wood or laminate. Use tile and wainscoting on walls or use a waterproof paint that contains a mildew inhibitor.
Choose larger tiles over small ones because this reduces the amount of grout you will have to keep clean. For shower doors, choose smooth glass and make sure your new bathroom has a working exhaust fan to remove moisture from the room.
Increase Warmth and Add Safety Features
• Make the bathroom warmer. When remodeling, you can add touches that increase warmth and mean no more chilly mornings in a cold bathroom after your shower.
Consider radiant flooring to warm up cold tiles. It is easier and less expensive than you might think to add in-floor heating mats. Towel warmers and using wood for bathroom vanity cabinets and other features also lends a cozy ambience.
• You can also add safety features, which can prevent falls and increase peace of mind. As you or other family members age, falling becomes more likely and can prove more dangerous. Safety rails in the shower and bath, and perhaps even along the walls, help make a bathroom accessible for older adults. You might also consider making your shower a walk-in shower that is large enough to accommodate a special shower chair or built-in bench for those with mobility problems.
Increase Home Value and Make Better Use of the Space
• Increase your home’s value - Remodeling the bathroom will make your home more attractive to buyers if you ever decide to sell. Outdated bathrooms, especially if they have mold or plumbing issues, can greatly reduce the money you will be able to get for your house.
• When you remodel your bathroom, you will also have the opportunity to make better use of the space. This does not mean knocking out any walls, although sometimes that is a possibility. What it does mean is you can change the layout of the bath or shower area, choose a floating vanity that gives the illusion of more space than a traditional vanity, and choose space saving cabinets and other features.
If you and your spouse share a bathroom, dual vanities are another option for adding practical ease and function.
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