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Remodeling With Bathroom Tiles
According to Remodeling Magazine's most recent Cost versus Value Report, a remodeled bathroom recoups just under 65% of its cost in resale value. However, that figure takes into account only overall remodeling. One of the least expensive, yet highest-imact remodeling projects that homeowners can undertake is outfitting bathrooms with new bathroom tiles.
Updating a Bathroom with Tile Because tilesare such a durable medium, otherwise modern homes sometimes house bathrooms that are decades out of date. Vintage looks may be stylish, but old-fashioned tile work looks obsolete. Changing out that flamingo pink 1950s tile or the avocado green tile that last looked fresh in 1975 adds significant appeal to a home, and appeal translates into resale value. There is no means of quantifying what makes prospective buyers fall in love with a house, but a beautiful bathroom is almost certainly a factor.
Custom bathroom tiles can visually open a space or make it appear cozy. Changing the color of bathroom tiles allows homeowners a greater range of design possibilities with paint and paper. Retiling a master bath to unify an irregular floor shape, for example, turns an architectural quirk into a stylish design element. Tile a large bathroom in neutral tones and paint surrounding areas with a darker hue to make the room feel warmer and more intimate. Small bathrooms benefit from light tile and expansive colors.
When considering a bathroom tiling project, keep the buyer in mind. The more that a prospective buyer can picture herself at home in a room, the more likely she is to buy. Retiling a bathroom gives sellers the chance to paint the kind of picture in which buyers want to imagine themselves. It's hard to imagine feeling at home in a bathroom the earthy yellow ochre of a refrigerator from 1976. Pulling up those obsolete tile patterns in favor of contemporary, clean-lined designs gives a home broader appeal.
Designing a Unique Tiled Bathroom Space
For homeowners who plan to keep their homes for decades to come, a retiling project also makes sense. Some of the more unusual concepts in bathroom tiles work best for homeowners who want to put their own stamp of individuality on a home. Bold black and white graphic tile schemes, natural marbles in soft hues, and even intricate tiled patterns are a few of the options for long-term homeowners seeking to create their own space.
Retiling projects also allow homeowners to add luxurious details such as inlaid heating systems and tiled shelving units to a bathroom. Contractors can make the most of intricate plans, but those who prefer to do it themselves will also find retiling a challenging, but rewarding home project. Square tiles are simple to lay, but innovative shapes like hexagons, bars, and even circles open a world of new tile schemes to inventive homeowners. Mosaic tiles have been popular features since Roman nobles first used them in their villas; modern designers have access to pre-made mosaics to include in a larger tile scheme.
Before embarking on a dramatic retiling project, it's wise to check with a professional to ensure that the structures underlying the tile are sound.
