Inspiring Ideas for Bath Remodels

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Kitchens and bathrooms are the heart of our homes, so it's no surprise that bathroom remodels are among the most common.

Does your bathroom need a refresh? Would you like to update and modernize the space and transform it into something new?

Planning a bathroom remodel can be overwhelming, but with a few helpful tips, it's a task that can be done thoughtfully and give you the exact results you imagined. Continue reading to learn eight tips for planning your bathroom remodel the right way.

1. Take an Honest Look at Your Bathroom

Before you start making any decisions, the first step you should take is to take an honest look at your bathroom. Then, figure out what needs to change and what might be able to stay the same.

Factor in the size and get in the right mindset about what fixtures might fit in the room before even taking measurements.

Getting yourself in the right mindset will help you to make realistic decisions down the line.

2. Set a Realistic Budget

An excellent next step is setting a budget. Even if you want to go all out and do a complete renovation, there's likely a number you have in mind.

Setting a budget will help you to know where to start looking for items. And, it will be helpful to have a number in mind once you start contacting contractors. 

3. Measure Your Space

Measuring your space before you contact a professional is also useful because if you have this information readily available, it will give them a better idea of the scope of the project.

It will also help you to start thinking of potential layout and storage options.

4. Choose Your Ideal Layout

Once you have some concrete measurements, you can start making decisions about your ideal layout. 

Moving around the shower or tub, vanity, or toilet, might result in more space overall. On the other hand, it could also be an issue of having a better flow to the room. Whatever the case may be, having a general idea of what you want to put where is helpful before taking in outside opinions.

5. Consult with Experts

Now is the time to consult with the experts. They will likely ask you about your budget, the room measurements, and your vision of the layout of everything, and you will have the answers in mind already.

This can move the process along a little bit quicker and help you to get a more accurate estimate so that you know what to expect when it comes time to pay.

6. Consider the Future Now

When planning out what you want to include in your new bathroom, it can be easy to focus on the here and now. It's beneficial to look into the future and think about what you might need then.

For example, will a walk-in tub be more accessible for you to get into in the coming years? Will installing certain elements such as heated floors help increase the value of your home?

Keeping these small details in your mind will help you make final decisions that will benefit you now and well into the future!

7. Find Some Inspiration

After consulting with experts about your bathroom remodel and getting a better idea of what's reasonable for your space, it can be nice to look for some inspiration before making any decisions.

Things don't always look the way you expect them to once they're put together, so seeing examples and pulling ideas from them can be extremely helpful. Seek out inspiration for color schemes, final layout options, walk-in tub or walk-in shower options, tile designs, and more. 

This will get you excited about the remodel and help you to feel confident in your decisions. Whether you're redoing every element of the room or handpicking a few key ones to change the space, you will need to pick specific items for the contractors to install.

Are you going to settle on a gorgeous new walk-in shower, or do you want a tub to be able to take baths in?

Do you want to stick with a simple vanity or opt for a beautiful double-sink vanity to share with your significant other?

Will you stick with neutral colors or gravitate toward a tile that's bright and bold as an accent? 

These questions will need to be answered before anything can be ordered and scheduled for installation. 

8. Plan and Organize

Although bathroom remodels are an exciting project, they also come with their downsides as well.

You won't have use of that bathroom for some time, and depending on the extent of the work being done, it could be a while. So before any work begins, plan things out carefully and work toward getting organized.

If you don't have a second bathroom in your home, seek an alternate place to use instead. If your bathroom is where you store all of your makeup, towels, and other various toiletries, start thinking about where you will move these items so that they aren't in the way and don't get ruined. 

Planning a Bathroom Remodel in Eight Steps

This article highlighted how easy it is to begin planning a bathroom remodel by following these eight simple steps.

This article covers everything from taking an honest look at what needs to change in your bathroom and what's realistic to do with the space to planning and organizing for the remodel to happen.

Don't let the process of planning a home renovation take your joy out of the project; instead, let it give you confidence that you took the proper steps and made decisions that will benefit you for years. 

If you're planning a remodel and want to replace your tub or shower, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us today!