(Newswire.net — March 26, 2022) — If your bathroom is stuck in another decade, and your pastel colored toilet matches your wall tile, you may be in need of a bathroom remodel. While many home makeover TV shows may have you believing that the most important part of a bathroom remodel is choosing your fixtures and paint colors, there are definitely other elements to consider.
You may be tempted to begin the process of a bathroom remodel by looking at paint colors and tile samples, but there are other elements you may need to consider first. As with any major home renovation, you will need to consider what works best for you and your family, as well as what is within your budget and if you need home improvement financing. Once you begin the planning process, here are three elements you will need to focus on during your bathroom remodel:
Infrastructure
As you plan and begin a bathroom remodel, you will probably find that much of your bathroom is torn out. If this is the case, now is the perfect time to have professionals come in and make sure the underlying infrastructure of your bathroom is in tip-top shape.
Have your plumber look at pipes and materials and do any updates before beginning the rest of the remodel. If you feel like your bathroom’s decor is outdated, your bathroom’s basic mechanisms may be outdated too, and doing the updates now, instead of waiting until an old burst pipe floods your new bathroom, may save you tons of money in repairs down the road.
Similarly, you may also have an electrician coming in to install new light fixtures. Have them look at the wiring and do updates as needed. This may not be the most exciting element of a remodel, but it has to be done. You will be happy knowing the updates have given you a safe and solid foundation to build the rest of your remodel on.
Large Items
Now that you have updated your foundation in the bathroom, you can focus on the larger pieces that are the focus of the bathroom: shower/tub, toilet, and vanity. Consider whether you need both a tub and shower, whether you want them separate if you have the space, or whether you want just a walk-in shower.
You can also consider the shape and height of the toilet, and the size of the vanity. You can choose to have a dual vanity or single. There are so many options at this stage to really customize your large pieces for your space and for your family’s needs.
Decoration and Finishing Touches
This is the stage that probably feels like the most fun! Now, you will get to choose colors and materials. From the flooring to the paint colors to the fixtures for your sink and tub/shower, there are so many ways to make your bathroom unique to you and your home.
Finally, you can place your finishing touches on the space by choosing towels, artwork, and any other decor you would like to add. Once you have completed this stage, your new bathroom will be TV ready!
For a solid bathroom remodel, you should start with your bathroom’s infrastructure before moving onto larger items. Only after ensuring your foundation and large items are set should you move onto the fun part of decorating your bathroom.