Renovating your bathroom can create an instant update to the look and feel of any home. However, while it’s one of the simplest ways to express yourself through your home, it can also be an easy way to make costly mistakes if you don’t approach the task with care.
1. Not Consulting a Professional:
With the smallest room in our homes being a bathroom, professional help might be something worth considering before embarking on any project. With so many professionals available these days including: painters and flooring installers, architects, interior and exterior designers, etc., consulting one will ensure quality workmanship by someone who knows what they’re doing.
2. Not Saving the Original Plans:
When you try to decide whether or not a bathroom remodel is right for your home, one question that should always be asked first and foremost before taking on such an endeavor is “What was the original layout of this room?” It’s easy to forget why the room looks the way it does and what was considered a good idea at the time. Sometimes we do things in bathrooms that are out of convenience. Take a moment to look at your plans and see what they reveal: you may find there is enough room, but it could be used more efficiently.
3. Painting Before the Flooring is Completed:
This might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s an easy mistake to make when you’re excited to get started! After all, who doesn’t want to see what their new bathroom will look like as soon as possible? However, you need to remember that your flooring, wallpaper and fixtures all play an important role in the overall look of the room; so even if you think it’ll only take a couple of weeks before they are completed, wait until everything is finished before painting, this will cut down on costs and ensure that you don’t have to do any more work than you absolutely need to.
4. Forgetting About Lighting:
When it comes to bathroom design, lighting can make or break the look and feel of your space. Natural light might seem like a great way for bathrooms with no windows in them, especially if you want an airy atmosphere that feels bright and inviting! However, sometimes nature doesn’t deliver on its promise so we need artificial lights instead. Just by adding strategically placed fixtures like dimmer switches and LED lights you can set up an inviting atmosphere that will look great for applying makeup or shaving!
5. Not Considering the Plumbing Lines:
One of the most important things to remember during your renovation is that how you plan on using the space will also determine where your plumbing lines are placed. Many homeowners forget about this detail when they are making their design plans and end up discovering that the tub or shower liner they wanted won’t work due to a lack of space.
6. Forgetting About Ventilation:
Understanding the ventilation system in our bathrooms it’s important. Without proper air flow and circulation, this important space not only will feel uncomfortable but there is also a chance that unhealthy mold could grow inside of them too! It’s essential that ventilation canalisations are installed into any un-ventilated areas to improve both health as well as quality time spent in this space.
7. Choosing Too Many Colors:
Finally, don’t forget that too many colors can be distracting. When it comes to designing your new bathroom, think about sticking with two or three main colors throughout the room and then choose smaller accent pieces from those same shades for an added burst of life in every corner! By doing this you’ll help keep the space looking unified which ensures a welcoming feel for whomever uses it.
Now that you’ve had a chance to digest all of these bathroom renovation tips, you are ready to get started with your project and we will be thrilled to help you transform this space with you.
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