What to Consider Before Starting Your Bathroom Renovation

1. What to Consider Before Starting Your Bathroom Renovation The bathroom is one of the most frequented rooms in the home, so it needs both aesthetics and functionality. Updating this part of the house with a fresh new look or an additional function will not only improve the comfort of its users—it can also potentially increase your home’s resale value, should you decide to put it up on the market some time in the future. Whether it is a small powder room you want to convert into a bathroom space or a master ensuite that you want to update with ​bathroom shower accessories or new bathroom plumbing parts, there are certain things you should remember and consider before you get cracking on your bathroom renovation: ● The right ​​bathroom plumbing parts - Typical household plumbing uses 1 and 1/2 -inch pipes for drainage. But with all the gunk and hair that goes down the drain, larger pipes make a better investment as they are less likely to clog. The cost difference of upgrading to larger pipes is negligible, unless your bathroom’s framing doesn’t allow for pipes that are larger in diameter. Where you live should also be a consideration when laying down piping so that your water supply line doesn’t get routed the wrong way (for instance, through exterior walls where winter temperatures drop below freezing). ● The right lighting design – Recessed lights are great for bathroom spaces. Install them throughout your bath’s ceiling including right above the shower area. Decide whether you want functional and/or aesthetic lighting so you can include dimmers for mood-setting. Task lights are ideal in areas like the dresser or right in front of your bathroom mirror, where you do most of your personal grooming. ● The right bathroom shower accessories ​​– Whether you should go for a shower or a tub is completely up to your personal preference. A shower-only bathroom opens up more space for other bathroom features and shower accessories like shower floors and bases, shower sills, railings, and other wall-hung items.

2. ● The right storage design – Drawer storage is often a better choice for vanities because they are much easier to access and organize than vanity storage spaces with doors. They can likewise be cut out around plumbing and come in all shapes and sizes to accommodate different bathroom supplies and items. Vanities with combined drawer and cabinet storage may also be a great option for those who have more bathroom space to spare or want the convenience of both types of storage.