A bathroom renovation immediately brings to mind ideas of a sparkling new floor, relaxing bathtub, and luxurious vanity. But there are plenty of other benefits to take advantage of. This is your chance to make some big changes, from modifying your bathroom’s layout to ensuring your home stays in tip-top shape.
Discovering Problems You Didn’t Know You Had
While undergoing a bathroom renovation, the pros will be peeking into all sorts of places you usually don’t even think about – not just the nooks and crannies behind the toilet and under the sink, but also below the floor and behind the walls. Certain types of pipes can corrode, wood can rot, and floor framing can become uneven as the years go by. And of course, there’s the dreaded mold problem to look out for. Finding these problems can feel like a big setback, but the silver lining is that you have professionals on hand who can fix whatever does arise – and ensure no further damage is done. As always, expect the unexpected.
Maximizing Your Space
You’re likely so used to your bathroom that its layout feels completely natural. But are you really getting the full function out of the space? A renovation is the perfect time to reconfigure. Don’t use your bathtub much? Maybe it’s time to ditch it so you can create a luxuriously large shower. Or maybe the door takes up a lot of room. Swap it for a sliding pocket door. Even if you don’t have any complaints, your project lead or designer can suggest ways to create a more intuitive or spacious bathroom. Whether it’s reorganizing storage to fill vertical space or tricking the eye by matching the shower floor with the main bathroom floor, there will be a variety of options to explore.
Making Your Bathroom Feel Like an Oasis
Most bathrooms are a pretty utilitarian part of the house, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Your renovation gives you the chance to turn your bathroom into a place where you want to be. Refresh the look and feel with tilework in a calming color scheme and the kind of fit and finish that gets you excited. Lighten the room up with white paint, new sconces, or even a bigger window. And of course, a new toilet, sink, and vanity can completely transform the space. All of these elements can combine to create a place to escape to, rather than rush through.
Getting Greener
If you’re looking to remodel your bathroom, it’s probably been a while since it was last updated. Efforts toward improving energy efficiency have come a long way, and the dreaded “low flow” showerheads and toilets are far more impressive than they used to be. Installing a consumption-conscious showerhead, for example, doesn’t mean you’ll be sacrificing on performance; you’ll still be able to enjoy some high-pressure wash-downs. And with new vacuum technology, some toilets need less water than ever. Dual flush toilets are another great way to cut down on water usage. Integrating greener fixtures into your remodel doesn’t just mean you’re helping out the planet; you may see a smaller water bill.
Undoing the Wear and Tear
Bathrooms are heavily trafficked places and take a beating – especially when kids are in the mix. Whether it’s cracked tiles, a finicky toilet, or worn and clogged pipes, clearing everything out and starting from scratch can be a liberating experience.
Wondering how you can get the most out of your bathroom renovation? Schedule a project consult with JM Construction and we can discuss how to make goals and priorities a reality.