Investing in bathroom remodeling is one of the best ways to increase the value of your home. However, it is extremely important for homeowners to resist the temptation of knocking everything down and starting all over again. Having said that, a standard bathroom remodeling project can be much more daunting compared to a quick makeover of your bathroom.
Mentioned below are some of the most important remodeling tips that will provide you maximum returns.
Stick to a Layout Plan: Do not make unnecessary alterations to the existing layout of your sanitary ware. This will ensure lower plumbing costs for you. If some key elements need to be moved around, ensure that the toilet is not far from the existing soil pipe. Before finalizing the design, show it to the tiler, electrician, plumber, and others to make sure there will be no issues in the future.
Hire an Electrician: Before getting started, find an experienced electrician for your lighting schemes, rewiring, and the addition of a shower pump or an electric shower. By appointing the electrician early, the electrical jobs can be planned perfectly into the schedule.
Selection of Sanitary Ware: Make sure that this step is completed before tiling or plastering related tasks. Your sanitary ware checklist must include a bath, sink, toilet, taps, shower, and bathroom furniture.
Reuse of Sanitary Ware: Wherever possible, try to reuse all good-quality taps or other sanitary ware. You may add a new surround to or re-enamel a bath. In addition to being cost-effective, this also helps maintain the character of your bathroom.
Mix & Match for Savings: In order to ensure affordable buys, mix sanitary ware items from different manufacturers. However, always avoid cheap fixes such as thin shower trays or plastic baths.
Keep It Simple: Keep your design simple and avoid ornate decorative moldings, steps, curves, and non-essential ornamentation or details. Simpler designs are always more cost-effective to fit out.
Waterproof Space: Line your shower enclosures and bathroom walls using tile backer boards. When taped and jointed, these boards are 100 percent waterproof and provide insulation. This will significantly reduce the risk of costly repairs in the future because of leakages.
Make Use of Technology: A wide range of technology-enabled products are available to choose from. These options include built-in hi-fi systems, automation of bath fillers and blinds, smart lighting controls, waterproof televisions that can be installed within the wall, and much more.
One Statement Feature: Opt for one special feature that will provide your bathroom a luxe, standout feel. This could be some really fancy taps, freestanding bathtubs, or something else depending on your taste.
Choose Your Mirrors Carefully: Use of large mirrors can make a small space look more spacious. Therefore, if your bathroom space is small, a frameless mirror covering one of the walls entirely can be extremely effective. Fit heated pads behind the mirror to eliminate the misting up of the mirror after baths and showers.
Use of Brassware: Avoid the temptation of saving money by replacing brassware with cheaper products. If your locality has hard water, invest in showerheads that come with easy-clean nozzles for the prevention of limescale buildup.
Conceal Your Pipework: Wherever possible, create a cleaner look by concealing all the piping and services in your ceiling, flooring, and boxing. However, your plumber must make sure that all the vital components of the plumbing system are easily accessible.
Pay Attention to Ventilation: All bathrooms are steamy and damp by nature and this is why you must take adequate measures to ensure proper ventilation. An extractor fan is one of the most common ways to minimize moisture buildup in the bathroom.
Include Adequate Storage: The looks of even the most beautiful bathroom can be ruined very easily by clutter. Keep everything out of sight by using well-planned storage furniture and baskets.
Use of Suitable Materials: Always opt for materials that are capable of withstanding the conditions of the bathroom. This may include porcelain tiles, waterproof paints, leak-proof flooring, and much more.
