Remodeling And Designing Your Bathroom
Every remodel can be a hassle to deal with, but when it comes to the kitchen and bathroom
, you need a lot more man power to get everything accomplished. Before you start tearing everything down, make sure you create a game plan as to what exactly you want accomplished.
The smallest room in your home will undoubtedly require the largest number of professionals to remodel. A plumber, tile installer, electrician, flooring installer, painter, and cabinet installer can all be people who you will need to call on to transform your bathroom.
That is, of course, unless you are extremely handy and can do everything - or most things - by yourself. This small room in your home can showcase the design of your wildest creativity.
Colors or patterns you would be afraid to use in another room can shine in this private area. And materials that would be prohibitively expensive in a larger area will fit into the bath budget.
New homes are being built with special attention given to luxurious, large bathrooms with multiple sinks, toilet and bidet, separate tub and shower stalls, custom tile work, and huge walk-in closets. But most existing homes offer minimal space and leave lots of room for imagination, dreaming, and adapting.
The necessities of a bathroom include a sink, toilet, and tub or shower. Other things are just extras, but it is in the extras that sets your bathroom apart.
One of the first things you will consider when thinking about a bathroom remodel is the tub or shower. Your choice in this will make a huge impact on the overall success of your project.
You can get a whirlpool tub with Jacuzzi jets, a Victorian-era claw foot tub, or a standard fiberglass unit that combines a tub and shower. Make sure what you get is both functional and pleasing to the eye.
The next most important selection you will make is the toilet. There are almost as many choices for toilets as there are for sinks or tubs.
You can go vintage with pull-chain flushing mechanism, or modern with a remote controlled flushing system. You can also choose to get a bidet that is separate or built in.
Toilets are available in many styles, designs, and colors and can be selected to coordinate with your decor. You will save a lot of money if your remodeling plan can utilize the existing plumbing for both the toilet and tub.
This means you should not move things around too much, because that will require more time, money, and materials. There are many styles of bath sinks to choose from today.
You are not limited to the standard white porcelain bowl. Your options include glass, marble, granite, or ceramic free-standing bowls.
You can then place your sink in or on a corian stone, granite, wood block, or faux marble. In most cases, your budget will determine which option you will select.
The cabinets you select will not only set the style for your room, but will also provide storage for all that you expect to have in your bathroom. Even stock cabinets from a home improvement center come in many colors, styles, and materials.
If you have a more generous budget, you will be able to select custom cabinets with various moldings. Flooring in the bath is traditionally tile, whether ceramic, marble, granite, or terra cotta.
What you choose will be determined both by what look you want and how much your budget allows for this choice. Some bathroom flooring has heat coils installed under it so that when you step out of the shower on a chilly morning, you stay warm.
Lighting in a bathroom must be functional, but can also be beautiful and mood-setting. For make-up application and shaving you will want bright light.
If you love to take a relaxing soak in a hot tub, you will want to be sure you can dim the lights to set the mood. The faucets on the sink, tub, shower, and toilet, as well as the handles and pulls on the cabinets will serve as the accents for the room and should be chosen with great care.
Whether you select traditional polished chrome or the newer styles of brushed nickel or antiqued bronze, these items will be the finishing touch on a major transformation. Decorating the bathroom, whether it means a fresh coat of paint or a total remodel or something in between, can be a fun and rewarding project.
Plan well and be patient, and you will love the results. Get inspiration from magazines and online to get the custom look you want.
by: Tom Selwick
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