How to Remodel a Bathroom

Is your bathroom in need of an update? Whether you want to replace outdated features, improve safety or accessibility, or increase your home’s resale value, remodeling a bathroom can be well worth the effort. Wondering how to remodel a bathroom? Start with these tips.

Tips for How to Remodel a Bathroom

If you’re curious about how to remodel a bathroom, remember that there’s no one “right” way to do it. The best solution for you will depend on several factors, including your goals for the remodel, personal style, budget, timeline, and more. Still, you can keep some essential guidelines and tips in mind to help ensure that your bathroom remodel is a success.

What Bathroom Remodels May Include

A bathroom remodel can include everything from minor upgrades to complete renovations. As you start planning, consider what elements of your bathroom you want to remodel. 

Showers/Tubs

A bathroom remodel is the perfect time to consider what shower or tub works best for you. Options available include walk-in showers, walk-in bathtubs, and bathtub and shower combos. 

Countertops

Upgrading bathroom countertops is one of the best ways to combine functionality and style. As you explore materials, look for a countertop that is durable, stain-resistant, scratch-resistant, water-resistant, easy to clean, and aesthetically appealing. Some of the best options include granite, quartz, tile, solid surface, and marble.

Tiling

Bathroom floors are an essential component of a bathroom remodel. As part of your planning process, consider the best tiling for your space: popular options include natural stone (granite, marble, slate, and limestone), ceramic, mosaic glass, and porcelain.

Vanities and Cabinets

Older bathroom vanities and cabinets are often made from low-quality materials that show significant signs of aging. Consider upgrading to affordable, custom vanities and cabinets made from high-quality oak, maple, hickory, or cherry wood backed by a lifetime warranty.

Where to Start

Before starting a bathroom remodel, decide what you want from the project. It can be helpful to answer a checklist of questions to clarify what you’d like to accomplish through remodeling:

• What do you like about your bathroom?
• What do you hate?
• What are your most important priorities with this remodel?
• Do you want to be able to reuse or convert certain features, or do you prefer total replacement?
• Does your current floor plan work for you? If not, how would you like to see it change?
• Do you have adequate storage?
• Is it easy to keep the bathroom clean?
• Do you have a color scheme or style in mind?
• Do you need to update or replace the tiling?
• Do your vanities look dated?
• Do you have a shower or tub you want to convert or replace?
• Would you like to add more accessible safety features?
• How is the lighting?
• Is the bathroom well-ventilated?
• Would more electrical outlets or smart features improve your bathroom?
• What is one goal you hope to achieve at the end of your bathroom remodel?
• What is your budget for this project?

Answering these questions should give you a good starting idea of what you’d like your personal bathroom remodeling project to look like. If you live with a spouse or significant other, go through these questions and make a plan together.

Finding the Right Contractor

For those who are relatively handy or enjoy DIY projects, you might choose to take on small cosmetic changes, like adding a towel bar or updating vanity drawer pulls. But it’s essential to work with a bathroom contracting specialist for bigger projects — especially when plumbing or electrical work is involved. 

When you’re ready to remodel your bathroom, contact Liberty Home Solutions for assistance. We’re locally owned, have zero franchise fees, and can install new walk-in showers, bathtub shower combos, safety tubs, tile flooring, cabinets, vanities, and more. Whether you want a few subtle changes or a total revamp of the floor plan, our team is ready to help. Be sure to ask how you can save $1,000 on your bathroom remodeling project and enjoy our industry-leading lifetime warranty. Request a free quote now.