Ideas for a Bathroom Remodel

The best ideas for a bathroom remodel can add a whole new look to any bathroom space. A remodeled bathroom will give you a place to shower in the most comfortable and private setting. With spring upon us, now is the perfect time to remodel your outdated bathroom with just a few simple ideas and easy changes to make your bathroom the best on the block.

• Just by changing your shower curtain, you can spruce up the look of your bathroom. The possibilities are endless when it comes to shower curtains. Try a ruffled, black-and-white or patterned shower curtain.  Another great idea would be to use two shower curtains: one that is inside the bathtub, which serves a functional purpose and an outer shower curtain, which is mainly used for decoration.


• The three most popular styles of tile flooring are marble, ceramic and slate. Marble tile looks best on bathroom floors and gives the room a luxury look. Ceramic tile is known for its durability and is somewhat inexpensive. Slate tile gives your room an aura of prestige.  A great remodeling idea is to use black marble flooring that works well with any bathroom color scheme.


• When it comes to lighting in the bathroom, it is important to have the right lighting. When it comes to selecting the right light, the most important things to think about are light placement, decoration and bulb types.  When it comes to light placement, placing the light fixture above the mirror will give the best light coverage. Decorating fixtures come in a variety of colors and finishes with the most popular being metal finishes. There are many options for bathroom light bulbs. It is recommended to use frosted lamps because clear lamps can cause glare.


• When it comes to remodeling a bathroom, the bathtub/shower will be the biggest project. There are two types of bathtubs: Western-style bathtubs are shallow and long where as the Eastern-style bathtubs are short and deep. To add a touch of luxury to your bathroom, a clawfoot tub is a good choice. To add a touch of relaxation, a whirlpool tub would be the best choice.


• Organization is important when it comes to remodeling your bathroom. To make use of the most space, try adding a wire basket under the sink for towels, a shelf in front of the mirror for lotions and cosmetics and a wire towel rack to hang guest towels. Another great idea for organization is to use the entire space under the sink for storage and affixing a table skirt around the sink to hide the space. Adding a small shelf above the toilet makes a great space for toilet paper and tissues.


• Besides the bathtub/shower, the biggest remodeling project in your bathroom will be the bathroom sink. You will want to set the tone of your bathroom with a unique sink. There is a wide variety of sinks available on the market including gemstone sinks, stone sinks, glass sinks, stainless steel sinks, copper sinks and hand blown sinks.  Custom stone adds beauty to any bathroom and is tough enough to handle everyday use. Stainless steel is the easiest to clean. Copper sinks are maintenance free and are the most sanitary of all sinks. Hand-blown sinks come in a variety of colors to coordinate any bathroom design.