Things to Consider When Remodeling a Bathroom

When you kick-start a new renovation project, do you pin inspirational photos to a Pinterest board? Perhaps you prefer to clip ideas from magazines? Or are you a visionary who likes to sketch your ideas out with a pen and paper? However you like to get started, there comes a point when you must bridge the gap between your expansive dreams and your reality. This is true for all rooms, but bathrooms have their own specific set of concerns and priorities. Let’s review some important and practical things to consider when remodeling a bathroom.

Practical Considerations for Bathroom Renovations

Decide on heights with care.

Where will you position the various elements of your bathroom, like the toilet paper holder, the towel bar, and any robe hooks? Although there’s not a one-size-fits-all directive for the placement of bathroom accessories, the following provide a good starting point:

• Towel bars: 48 inches off the floor
• Toilet paper holder: 26 inches off the floor
• Robe hooks: 70 inches off the floor

Consider using painter’s tape to mark potential spots before you give your contractor the go-ahead.

Update your electrical system.

An outdated electrical system can be a huge safety hazard, especially in a bathroom’s wet environment. If you live in an older home, consider upgrading your system’s capacity to ensure it can safely handle modern gadgets.

Choose the proper ventilation fan.

Speaking of moisture and the havoc it can cause, it’s essential that you choose the right ventilation fan and have it installed properly. Where the bathroom is located may affect your thought process:

• For a master bath, you may want a quieter ventilation fan to avoid waking anyone sleeping nearby. In addition, you may want a more powerful product that can handle back-to-back showers.
• For a family or guest bath, a mid-range noise level is likely fine. You may wish to use a humidity-sensing model that turns on automatically so your kids and guests never forget to use it.
• For a powder room, you might prefer a more powerful fan because it will also offer sound privacy.

Skip wallpaper. Consider fun alternatives.

Wallpaper can certainly add personality to a room, but it’s generally a bad choice for rooms with high moisture levels — i.e., bathrooms. Instead, if you want to add some interest to your walls, look at wainscoting, beadboard, moisture-resistant paint, and tiles. You could also stencil a design onto paint if you’re craving a patterned look.

Design for accessibility.

Regardless of your current age or ability level, it’s important to remember that we’re all getting older. Consider incorporating accessible design elements like grab bars, a walk-in shower, or even a safety tub. Even if you don’t need them now, you might be thankful for them a few years down the line.

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There are numerous things to consider when remodeling a bathroom, but we hope this list helps you get started on the right foot. Keep in mind that with the right contractor by your side, you’ll have nothing to worry about. Speaking of which . . .

When you’re ready to remodel your bathroom, reach out to 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 $1000 on your bathroom remodeling project and enjoy our industry-leading lifetime warranty. Request a free quote now.