Bathroom Renovation: A Bird’s Eye View

Bathrooms are, without a doubt, one of the most popular rooms that are being renovated. They fall next to the kitchens when it comes to the number of projects that are done yearly.

Homeowners who sign up for bathroom renovations want these rooms to be not just functional but also stylish. Some even want luxurious finishes for their spa-like creations. You might even be more surprised to find out that homeowners who have bathtubs added in their bathrooms end up rarely using them.

A Question of Budget

One of the top considerations for bathroom renovations will always be the cost. Of course, the budget varies as this depends on many factors such as the region where the renovation will take place, the labor cost, the materials used, as well as the type of finishes chosen by the homeowner.

Typically, the budget for a master bath renovation is anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000. Many are willing to spend more but the majority of the projects fall into the bracket that’s given here.

Reasons for Renovating

There are many reasons why a homeowner would opt to renovate his bathroom. The most common are –

• The owner can no longer stand the look of the old bathroom
• The budget for the bathroom renovation project is finally available
• The bathroom broke down or became unsafe
• The home was recently purchased and the owner wants to personalize each room
• To adapt to a new lifestyle
• Staging a home that is about to be re-sold
• Found an inspiring design somewhere and the owner would now want to apply the look
• Natural disasters

Most Upgraded Features

Most bathroom renovation projects are even thought of in the first place because there are major features that need to be replaced. Here are some of these –

• Plumbing fixtures such as the faucets and shower heads
• Flooring (with the most common materials being porcelain, ceramic, stone tiles, slab, painted wood, vinyl, laminates, stained or unstained wood.
• Wall finishes such as tile, paint or backsplash
• Countertops
• Sinks
• Lighting fixtures
• Cabinets and vanity
• Shower
• Doors and windows
• Toilet
• Tub
• Sauna or the steam room

Some homeowners who have added these features end up adding some specialized features as well. The master bathroom shower can have these extras –

• Dual shower
• Rainfall showerhead
• Body sprays
• Footrest
• Steam shower

Those who do update their showers end up with the more high-tech type. Homeowners also like adding mood lighting.

Popular Wall Finishes

Why shouldn’t you just settle for painted walls? While paint is alright, you must consider that moisture is your main enemy inside the bathroom. Moisture, when unchecked, could devastate some materials.

Vinyl wallpapers (they now come in peelable versions) are a hundred-percent waterproof. They are also easy to install since you can just apply and reapply according to your preference. What’s greater news is that they now come in the most sophisticated designs.

What’s a bathroom without you thinking of porcelain or ceramic tiles? These two are popular choices for a reason. First, they are also waterproof.

Second, ceramic and porcelain tiles offer a classic look to your bathroom. Did you know that ceramic has been used since the ancient Romans’ time?

The Overall Design

At the end of the day, the look that you consider for your bathroom is your own choice. A change in style could be because you would want your bathroom to become more stylish, spa-like, or merely to better reflect who you are.

An energy-efficient bathroom won’t be a bad idea at all, too.

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