by: Daniel Owens
Many of us put up with dingy bathroom that may have leaky fixtures,
peeling paint, stained floors, or poor lighting because it all still
works and no one sees it but us anyway. That doesn't have to be the
case. Just because it works should be no excuse to leave it alone when
you really don't like the way it looks. It may work to keep a worn out
but comfy pair of jeans, but you still would not wear them out to an
important function. Your bathroom may be making a statement to your
guests that you would rather not be saying. If you can't do the work
yourself, hire a professional that has good recommendations from people
you know.
Decide what you would like in your remodeled bathroom. Everyone
seems to be enjoying larger bathrooms recently. If the budget
and surrounding area allows it, you could enlarge the bathroom
by a few feet. In the past bathrooms were purely functional with
just enough space to take care of business. Now, we have such
busy lives that we like to escape in the luxury of a large
bathroom to relax in a bubble bath.
You may decide to add light, whether natural or artificial. You
could enlarge or add a window for more sunlight. You could also
add a variety of lighting for different uses. Dim lighting would
be nice for a relaxing bath, but bright lights will be needed
for shaving. More light will also make the bathroom seem larger
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Consider refurbishing your old cabinets. If they are in
good shape, you could just refinish them. Using a lighter color will add
to that spacious look. You could also add a new top to replace stained,
out dated counter top. Marble can add a beautiful look to your bathroom
that will have guests saying, "Wow!".
A really nice comfort to add is radiant heat. With the heat under the
flooring, you never have to worry about stepping barefooted onto a cold
floor first thing in the morning. This is a costly addition, but radiant
heating is efficient and can save money after the initial sticker shock.
If you are now motivated to remodel that old bathroom, you are ready to
start comparison-shopping at various home improvement stores. They may
have displays that will give you an idea of looks that appeal to you and
those that are not so appealing. You can also check out a few decorating
and home improvement magazines to find more ideas. After doing your
homework, you will have in mind exactly what you want to make it easier
for your contractor to satisfy you.
About The Author
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