One of the best ways to breathe new life into a home is to renovate your bathroom. A renovation does not necessarily mean deconstructing your bathroom completely; simply replacing your vanity or shower can dramatically enhance the look and feel of your bathroom. Of course, you can also opt to tear everything out and start from scratch. It all depends on what you’re looking to accomplish and, more importantly, your budget.
Along with the kitchen, the bathroom is probably the only room in the kitchen with the most fixtures that are used in a house. As a result, it is also the room that can become outdated and suffer the most from wear and tear. To determine whether your bathroom is in need of renovation, you might want to take a look at it first. In this blog post, we will look at the top reasons why you might want to undertake bathroom remodeling.
Reasons to Renovate Your Bathroom
Your bathroom isn’t just another room in your home—it’s a space that plays a big role in your family’s daily routine, health, and overall happiness. It deserves some love and attention. Whether you’re considering a few small updates or a complete renovation, here are some great reasons why a bathroom remodel might be just what you need. Let’s explore the top reasons to consider a bathroom renovation for your next home improvement project.
Change the Overall Style
One of the primary reasons to undergo a home improvement project is that you no longer like the look of your space. Bathroom styles of past decades don’t tend to age as strongly as kitchen designs. Nowadays, homeowners typically want a more contemporary look in their bathrooms and will choose to renovate them purely for aesthetic reasons. This is what’s referred to as a “cosmetic” renovation. Cosmetic renovations don’t require a building permit and are essentially done purely to freshen up the look of your bathroom. A renovation can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to create a space that reflects your current personal style and design preferences. Refurbishing your bathroom can come in a variety of ways, such as new vanity cabinets, flooring, shower tiling, fixtures, or wall paint. Anything that doesn’t result in structural changes to the space.
Making Alterations
Something that does require a building permit is moving or adding plumbing fixtures. If you have the intention of moving any plumbing, that is an immediate sign of a renovation. Adding or moving plumbing fixtures can come in a number of ways. For example, many homeowners are veering away from the space-saving shower/bathtub combination in lieu of separate units. While it is beneficial to bathrooms with enough room, it does result in a myriad of plumbing alterations and additions. Freestanding bathtubs have made a massive comeback in the world of bathroom design. Stand-alone bathtubs certainly aren’t a new trend; they reclaimed their place as a staple of bathroom designs in 2021 and have only gained popularity since. And it’s no wonder why. Freestanding tubs are truly an eye-catching addition when it comes to the bathroom. Since they quite literally stand alone, they function as a focal point of the room – almost like the kitchen island of bathrooms. As are freestanding showers. They afford the opportunity to have elegant stone tiled walls and a custom shower base. When done well – and paired with a glass door – freestanding showers can be a central focal point of your bathroom design. Those are just two reasons to alter your existing plumbing. It could also come down to lesser projects like moving your sink or toilet locations regardless of your plans, if they involve modifying or adding any plumbing that will immediately result in not only a bathroom renovation but acquiring the necessary permits as well.
Adding Functionality
If your current bathroom isn’t designed efficiently enough for your liking, a remodel is a great way to make your existing space work better for your needs. A common issue homeowners have is their sink base cabinet is so big (and under-utilized) that it feels like it has gone to waste. Redoing your cabinets allows you the opportunity to add a second sink to your vanity wall. You can replace that bulky, inefficient sink base with a double-vanity unit equipped with drawer banks. Another great way to increase storage and function in the bathroom is to include a tall pantry cabinet in your design. Tall pantry cabinets have long been a staple in custom laundry rooms thanks to their versatility and vertical storage capacity. Now, they’re becoming an essential feature to accompany vanity cabinets and take on the heavy lifting when it comes to your bathroom storage. They’re a great place to keep extra linens, toiletries, cleaning supplies, or any other bathroom items that aren’t necessary for vanity cabinets. Include a built-in cabinet accessory or two and your tall pantry cabinet will handle all of your storage needs.
Damage or Deterioration
Renovating your bathroom can take care of any pesky maintenance or repair issues your current bathroom may face. Whether your bathroom countertops have been stained, the painted finish on your vanity cabinets is beginning to chip away, or you have incessantly creaky floorboards—it might be time to get rid of those headaches for good! Through bathroom updates, you can replace worn-out features with sturdier, longer-lasting materials. Damage and maintenance issues can also present themselves in more urgent matters, such as plumbing or electrical concerns – think leaky sink pipes or electrical wiring that needs replacing – that might result in a more impromptu renovation. Before you know it, you’re undergoing a full-fledged bathroom renovation that you didn’t have time you weren’t prepared for. The sooner you catch these problems, the more time you’ll have to plan your new bathroom remodel!
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