Remodeling a bathroom provides both
short and long term benefits, as it can provide instant beauty to an outdated
space, and can increase the resale value of your home. A bathroom remodeling
project starts with putting pencil to paper and capturing your bathroom
remodeling design ideas. You will need to create a bathroom remodeling floor
plan sketch and a list of the features you want to see in your remodeled
bathroom.
A bathroom remodeling project can
vary in scope from the installation of a new bathroom into your home, to
simply remodeling an existing bathroom. If installing a new bathroom in your
home, then you will need to include the location of walls, doors and windows
in your new bathroom addition floor plans. If you are remodeling an existing
bathroom than the amount of work required in the development of your plans
is less extensive.
Over the years I have completed
many bathroom remodeling projects and each varied in complexity.
If, for example, your bathroom
remodeling design ideas involve the actual construction of a bathroom addition
you will need to consider the framing of walls and the location of running drain
and vent pipes. Typically you will need to tie these into the existing
drain/vent stack. In addition, you will need to consider how plumbing supply
lines will be fed into the new bathroom addition.
If, on the other hand, your bathroom
remodeling design ideas are much smaller in scope you may be able to avoid
framing and the hiring of a plumber altogether.
Structural
Bathroom Remodeling Design Ideas for a New Bathroom Addition
If you plan on carving out a bathroom
addition from your existing living space, make sure you make it large enough for
the bathroom fixtures desired with sufficient walking space to maneuver in it
comfortably. In addition, you may want to check with your local building
inspector to make sure you make it to the proper building codes, e.g. for wheel
chair accessibility.
When developing your bathroom
addition design floor plans, also consider the use of a 2”x6” wall where the
drain/vent stack will be located. Drain/vent stacks are typically 3-4” thick and
will not fit in a 2”x4” wall.
Also pay particular attention to the
location of the main door, and any closet door. Make sure they can swing open
all the way and do not impede on each other or the bathroom fixtures.
General
Bathroom Remodeling Design Ideas
Whether you are building a new
bathroom addition or simply remodeling an existing bathroom, there are
several key bathroom remodeling design ideas you should consider.
Bathroom
Vanity, Countertops and Sinks
When remodeling your bathroom,
the replacement of your bathroom vanity, countertops, sink and faucet should
be a high priority. These items take a lot of wear and tear, and go out of
style regularly.
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Bathroom Lighting
A bathroom should be bright and airy.
Consequently the use of windows is important in every bathroom remodeling
design. Windows let in natural light and air, and they provide charm to a
bathroom with the use of window treatments and accessories.
Overhead lighting and wall lighting
are also important in bathrooms. Overhead lighting provides both general
lighting as well as ventilation with the use of bathroom ceiling fans. Wall
lighting, positioned on the sides or top of mirrors, provides spot lighting.
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Bathroom Mirrors
The use of large bathroom mirrors can
make a small space feel large, as well as provide more visibility. Lights should
be installed on the sides and/or above them.
Bathroom medicine cabinet chests are
also an excellent solution for providing both mirror and storage space.
The use of
Bathroom Tile
Most homebuyers today want to see
bathroom tile, if not on the walls, then on the floors. In addition, you may
also want to consider the installation of a ceramic tile shower.
Bathroom Wall and
Floor Coverings
Wall and floor coverings can be as
extensive as installing ceramic tile, to as simple as applying a fresh coat of
paint.
The use of small throw rugs, window
treatments and wall decorations are other low cost bathroom remodeling design
ideas that should be included in your bathroom remodeling plans.
Bathroom Tub
and/or Shower Stalls
The old bathtub should be either
replaced or refinished. Consider the use of ceramic tile around it to also dress
it up.
In regards to a bathroom shower
stall, ceramic tile showers are very common in today’s modern bathroom
remodeling designs. If you want to include a custom ceramic tile shower in your
bathroom remodeling design, make sure to note that a shower membrane liner will
need to be installed to prevent the ceramic shower stall from leaking. If this
is a bathroom remodeling idea that you want to pursue you will want to take a
look at my Shower
Pan Membrane Liner Ebook as it provides specific instructions on
how to install a shower pan liner.
Replacing the
Bathroom Toilet
If your existing toilet works, looks
good, and matches the color scheme of your bathroom remodeling design plans, I
would honestly consider leaving it alone. Older toilets use more water, but they
flush better. The newer models use less water, but clog regularly.
So with these simple bathroom
remodeling design ideas you should be able to update your bathroom in short
order. Good luck with your bathroom remodeling project!
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Bathroom Remodeling Bid Sheet. The
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project, and what to look for when hiring contractors. It
also includes a detailed cost breakdown table and a spreadsheet for estimating
your own new bathroom remodeling building costs.
How to Finance your Bathroom Addition Project -
can help provide funds for your new home improvement project if financing is
required.
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