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Bathroom Renovation Ideas

by Jennifer Weldon

Bathrooms have been very utilitarian and no frills in the past decades. Over the last few years, that trend is changing and bathrooms are taking on a whole new aspect. Homeowners are renovating their bathrooms to make them more modern and convenient, but also more luxurious. Whatever your budget may be, the following are some aspects to consider when renovating your bathroom.

Shower and Bath
The shower or bathtub is generally the focal point of your bathroom. You can create a more alluring bathroom by replacing the shower or tub or updating what you have. Bathtubs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and functions including soaking tubs, whirlpool tubs, and air jet tubs. All offer different styles of relaxing. Showers have grown in size over the past few years including walk-in showers and door less showers. Plumbing fixture upgrades can enhance your experience by providing ceiling rainfalls, body sprayers, pulsating jets and more. A professional contractor can examine what you currently have and offer you options for upgrading.

Flooring
Your current bathroom probably has either vinyl flooring or porcelain tile. While both are easy to maintain and provide a sensible floor, they may be lacking in style and pizzazz. Consider replacing your flooring with large ceramic tile or stone tile. These natural materials bring warmth and comfort to a bathroom. Laminate wood flooring can also be used in the bathroom because of it’s resistance to water. An added touch of flair would be to install in-floor radiant heating underneath your bathroom floor. This will provide warm and consistent heat underneath your floor in the mornings or whenever you wish.

Countertops/Vanities
Replacing your bathroom countertop or vanity can transform your entire bathroom. Granite and stone tops are popular right now and they will bring color and style to your bathroom. Adding vessel sinks, a sink that sits atop the countertop, will also add an element of class. Vessel sinks come in a variety of materials including glass, hammered copper, and stone. By choosing styles and lines that reflect the rest of your home’s décor you can exude a traditional, contemporary, or French Countryside atmosphere. Complete your countertop/vanity renovation with new plumbing hardware and cabinet door hardware to reflect the tones in your tops.

Mirrors
Frameless and beveled mirrors can make a bathroom look outdated. For the latest in mirrors, choose a framed style that blends with your décor. Choose from hand painted, wood to match your cabinet, sleek black and more. Different shapes can complement you vanity as well. An innovative technology on the market is fog-free mirrors. These eliminate fog from your mirror from within, so you won’t make streaks on your mirrors when wiping the fog off.

Lighting
The lighting in your bathroom renovation can pull the entire look together. Again, choose from the same style and design. Match tones and textures from your plumbing fixtures. Chandeliers in bathrooms can highlight a focal point such as a tile medallion. Recess lighting can provide a lot of light and open up the area. New CFL and LED fixtures and bulbs can help you save money on your monthly lighting bill.

Before beginning your bathroom renovation consult with a professional bathroom contractor for ideas, planning and helpful tips. A contractor will help you achieve the look you want for less.Click Here to get started!