Despite this year’s Groundhog Day, it seems like this winter season will never come to an end. The constant flux of temperatures is exercising your immune system. One of the easiest remedies to escape the cold after a long hard day is to enjoy a cozy and relaxing bath or shower at home. To maximize one of life’s simple pleasures, give your bathroom a makeover!
Step #1: Evaluate the room
There are many crucial elements to any comfortable bathroom; These items include a walk-in shower and bath, toilet with seat cover, sink, mirror, adequate lighting, and adequate storage space. Whether you recently moved into a new home or have lived in your house or apartment for years, you may want to reconsider these aspects. They will most likely need an update to match your own unique style so that your bathroom feels like your personal haven.
Step #2: Budget for Comfort
When preparing for your bathroom remodeling project, it is absolutely necessary to create a budget for your projected costs before beginning the project. If you think you can’t afford a bathroom remodeling project, you really can! Removing a few extra luxuries from your daily routine will save you a lot of time in the long run. Additional items that are unnecessary or can be easily replaced include trips to the local diner and fast food lunches. Plus, combining errands into one day will save you money and time on gas. If you plan to include major luxury items like whirlpool tubs, heated tile, and flat-screen TVs, you’ll certainly need to add the necessary funds to your budget.
Step #3: Enhance the Style
Now that you’ve noted all the minor home hardware replacements that are necessary, it’s time to complete them! By removing old pieces of door hardware that are often mismatched or marred by sloppy paint, you can instantly give your bathroom the glamorous, spa-inspired design you’ve always wanted. No matter what the theme or style of your home, accenting often brightly colored walls with dark oil rubbed bronze bathroom fixtures can instantly brighten bathroom features. Yet the rich, luxurious finish complements any color and pattern, whether dark, light, striped, dotted, or mixed.
Step #4: Get the right accessories
Like any room remodeling project, nothing is complete without the right accessories. While some are unnecessary, adding a few extras around the bathroom will transform this once purely functional room into a peaceful, homey escape from life’s daily hassles. After you’ve added the right cabinet pulls and matching cabinet hardware, make sure you have the right lighting fixtures. The bulbs should be bright enough to illuminate the room, but not so bright that they cast shadows on your face, which would make shaving and applying makeup an unpleasant chore. Also, be sure to align lighting fixtures to the sides or top of mirrors rather than overhead; this will remove more shading.
Step #5: Luxury Items You CAN Afford
Believe it or not, you can afford some items that you probably think are expensive, but aren’t. These items include toilet seat warmers, toilet paper holders, stainless steel automatic soap dispensers, and even waterproof shower radios and MP3 players. Do the proper research to find the right model, size, and cost that is best for your home. For families with small children and pets, installing complicated soap dispensers may be a waste of time; Similarly, lining countertops with a rubber coating may be unnecessary for a single homeowner or empty nesters.
Step #6: Get some R&R
Now that your home bathroom renovation is complete, it is surely time for you to enjoy your hard work and effort. So go ahead, turn on the hot shower with full water pressure, walk in and forget about your worries!