How to Design Bathroom Renovation Projects

Many people grow tired of their bathrooms and over time they wear down and are in need of a design to complete a bathroom renovation. Many times a bathroom renovation is done to increase the value of a home for possible resale or just to get the house up to current codes. If this is you, keep reading to learn how to design out a bathroom renovation project.

Instructions

1. When beginning your design the first stop is to look at the floors. What kind of floor do you want in your bathroom. Remember that this room will be under heavy traffic and could have issues like mold and require constant cleaning. Grout lines and other issues might give you more maintenance but look better then vinyl.

2. Bath tub or stand up shower? Most houses these days need to have at least one bath tub in it but not much more than that. If you have a different bathroom in the house with a tub and want to go for the stand up shower, go for it.

3. Space is the biggest concern in the bathroom usually. You need to measure out how far out each item comes and that the door can swing properly. Many times people forget the door opens into the bathroom or that people sit on the toilet might not have enough room. Measurements are your friend. Measure and be sure there is space for every thing that the bathroom is used for.

4. If you are about to take on a bathroom renovation part of your design will be to redo your electrical and plumbing to get all of it up to code. This will be a requirement when you get the work permit. This means more work if it is an older home so be sure to plan on spending money and time on behind the scenes stuff.

5. Lighting is also important in the bathroom. Many people just settle for the overhead light while others prefer to have lights attached to the medicine cabinet or off of the wall. Be sure the room is well lit as many people get dressed in the bathroom and need good lighting.

6. Tile or not to tile your walls. If you do tile, be sure to use colors and styles that are popular and bright in color. Avoid personalized tiles especially if you are remodeling the bathroom to increase resale. You don't want the next person to have to rip out what you do.

7. The last thing you need to consider if you are going to design a bathroom renovation project is the location of your electrical outlets. Hair dryers, curlers and shavers are all used in the bathroom and usually near the mirror in the bathroom. Be sure plugs support common usage.