The Do’s & Dont’s of Your Bathroom Restoration

 

 

When it comes time to make changes in your home, you need to consider which areas are most important to you. People talk about how important your kitchen is to your home but what they don’t tell you is that your bathrooms are just as important (if not more so!)

Have you ever played around with the idea of updating your bathroom to reflect your personal style (or acclimate it more to other updated parts of your home?) Here are a few do’s and don’ts to help you gain inspiration before getting started.

 

To Do

Plan and Prepare

The most important thing you need to make sure you do when planning a bathroom makeover is to map out your intentions (preferably with associated timelines.)

Yet this is one of the areas so many people don’t take the time to get right. Deciding exactly what you want to change and how you’ll go about doing it allows you to visualize not only the end result and steps to get there, but a timeline and more accurate budget.

It may be worth considering looking at examples of Lavare bathroom renovations for inspiration. This is vital for helping you plan out the work that you need to get done.

 

Go for Something a Bit Different

Whenever you make any changes to your home, you always need to think outside the box. There are generic makeover ideas you could use but, you also need to think about the best way of coming up with something a bit different.

Try to think of ideas and attributes that are unique to your case and situation. If you can customize your bathroom you will add an excellent finishing touch to it.

There are so many things you’ve got to think about when you’re trying to do this whether it be your artwork, unique lighting, a signature color or print.

 

Maximize The Space You Do Have

It’s essential that you do what you can to try to maximize the space. The problem a lot of people have is that their bathrooms are on the smaller side.

This can feel restricting (daily) but also when trying to imagine any type of restoration project taking place. One of the best things you can do working with a small space is to get rid of the bathtub altogether. This takes up a lot of space and doesn’t always that great, especially in older homes.

Opting for only a shower saves a lot of space. Looking at the layout of things like the sink and toilet and imagining how any surrounding furniture could be rearranged may be another way to approach things.

 

Make Things Bright

The best kind of bathroom you can have is a bright one. This makes the room look more alive, boosts its visual appeal and let’s face it – it’s a lot better to do your makeup in a well lit bathroom in favor of the alternative.

A lot of bathrooms, especially those in below ground apartments can be rather dark. Think about making use of mirrors to try to improve the natural light in the bathroom, and make it a lot brighter.

You might also consider putting in extra windows if this is a current possibility.

 

Change the Color Scheme

When you’re looking to transform any room, you need to look at the color scheme. This plays such a big role in the ultimate vibe of the room so you should consider its importance carefully.

Changing the color scheme can completely alter the entire look and feel of the bathroom. So try to make sure you go for bright, vibrant colors that will make the room more appealing and attractive or soothing tones should that be your personal preference.

 

Don’t

Try to Do it all Yourself

The first reaction with any home maintenance of makeover project is to try to do it all yourself. It’s that natural urge to take charge of things and to try to save money. The problem is that some parts of the project you will need experts to help you with.

These are the tasks you shouldn’t attempt yourself because it could lead to problems later down the line. Make sure you hire a team of experts where needed to take care of things like any plumbing or electrical work for you.

 

Get Too Ambitious

One common mistakes people make when it comes to home maintenance is to be too ambitious. You have to understand that this is work that will affect your use of some areas of the property until completion.

You may also have to actually roll up your sleeves and do some of the work yourself. If you choose a project too ambitious you’re going to struggle, run into problems, and most likely go over budget. 

 

Stay Safe aka Boring

There’s nothing worse in a home than a plain lifeless room lacking any signs of personality. Your bathroom can have a bigger impact on how the property is perceived and that’s why it’s important to make sure it’s not dull and boring.

The problem is that so many people make this kind of mistake without even realizing. Stay away from your safe bets if you plan to be there for some time. This is your home and your rooms should make you feel it.

 

Overlook Important Aspects

There are a lot of important steps involved in a bathroom makeover. So many that it may to be easy to forget about each and every little one.

To ensure a more seamless (honestly, send me a story of a renovation that was 100% smooth sailing and I’ll feature you in this post) experience, it’s important to continuously think about what is involved in the process.

You’ll need to assess things like space, layout and aesthetic appeal.

Don’t underestimate just how important a room your bathroom is within the home. It’s a room that is often ignored, but it can make a massive difference. 

 

What are some of your do’s and don’t for bathroom (or any room for that matter) renovations?

 

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