A homeowner that is wanting to undertake a remodeling project and make a big impact on their home may be well-served by focusing on the bathroom. While it is common for homeowners to have strong ideas as to what they are wanting from their dream bathroom, it is important to avoid overlooking some basic but essential considerations that can help guide your decisions.
Choose a Tile Color That is Flexible
Tile is one of the most common flooring materials used in bathrooms. However, homeowners will often choose a tile color that is extremely specific to the remodeling design that they are implementing. Unfortunately, this can hinder the homeowner from making significant changes to the bathroom's color scheme in the future as there may not be many colors that will work with the tile. Light or neutral colored tile will generally work with the widest range of color schemes so it will provide you with the greatest flexibility for future design changes.
Be Aware of Safety Upgrades
Unfortunately, the bathroom can be one of the most dangerous areas of the home due to the risk of slipping and falling. For individuals with mobility issues, this can be especially perilous as they may struggle with maintaining their balance. To reduce the risk of these individuals suffering serious injuries as a result of a bathroom accident, there are some basic safety upgrades that can be made. Some of the most effective safety improvements can come from very affordable upgrades, such as the installation of handrails, anti-slip surfaces and a shower seat. While some individuals assume that these features may only be for those with mobility issues or older individuals, any bathroom can benefit from these safety improvements.
Upgrade the Bathroom's Lighting
Poor lighting is one of the most common complaints that people have about their bathrooms. In addition to making it hard for them to see, poor lighting can also contribute to a higher risk of suffering an accident, and it may make it harder to effectively clean this area of the home. Much of this is due to the strong overhead light source that is commonly found in bathrooms as this can cast unusual and unflattering shadows. By adding supplementary recess lighting or other strong sources of light, you can provide more even lighting for this area. Choosing LED fixtures for this upgrade can provide additional lighting that you need without substantially increasing the energy costs of lighting the bathroom.
Contact a bathroom remodeling contractor today to get started with your redesign.
Share29 November 2019
After I started focusing seriously on making my home look and feel brand new, it occurred to me that I needed to do something to make things even better. I started working with a team of remodeling contractors, and although I didn't always understand their decisions, it became apparent pretty quickly that they understood what they were doing. They worked with us each and every day to make things right, and I was really impressed with their level of professionalism. Check out this blog for great information on understanding remodeling decisions each and every time you complete a new project.
