Bathroom Remodel Ideas

With so many styles to choose from, a bathroom vanity can complement any decor. There are a wide range of sizes, finishes and styles of cabinetry to consider. Even the sink itself can be part of the bathroom design, including vessel sinks resting on top of the counter or freestanding pedestal sinks.

When updating a vanity, also consider lighting.

Lighting can be upgraded to brighten a dim bathroom, develop a design element, increase functionality or create relaxation. Designers take advantage of layers of lighting, creating a cohesive, inviting effect.

• Task lighting is used in work areas like vanities. It’s important for more comfortable makeup application, shaving and hair styling. The idea is to minimize shadows.
• Accent lighting is great for bringing attention to decorative wall hangings.
• Decorative lighting is fun and can be used to hang above areas like bathtubs or adorn walls as added decorations. Think chandeliers.
• Ambient lighting is more background and soft, filling the whole room with a soothing glow.

Incorporate various techniques to make your bathroom interesting. Consider colorful fixtures, recessed lighting, backlit mirrors, candle sconces, dimmable lights and even small lamps. And don’t forget natural lighting. Use windows and attractive window treatments to help achieve your desired effect.

The convenience of a walk-in shower is tough to beat, especially in a small space. If your bathroom remodel includes one, a clear glass shower enclosure allows the tile design inside to be featured. A curbless entry to the walk-in shower can open up your bathroom by eliminating dividing lines. This helps maintain continuity throughout the room.

Consider, when updating your shower or tub, that even something as simple as different shower curtains can spruce up a bathroom space in minutes. Additionally, installing grab bars in the tub or including a seat inside the shower are also worthy upgrades when it's time to remodel.

An antique claw-foot tub might not match your current decor, but a freestanding tub can still fit in with your style. The crisp lines with a rectangular design or the smooth slopes on an oval tub can suit your soaking needs and also be the centerpiece of your bathroom oasis. When considering bathtubs, choose a model with fixtures either at an end or along its side depending on your existing plumbing to help keep the remodeling cost low.

A double vanity can look good even in small bathrooms but takes up a lot of space that might be better utilized. If additional storage space is just as important to you as the extra sink is, use upright cabinets as a linen closet for towels and toiletries. Selecting a vanity with drawers or open shelving beneath the sink can create storage solutions. Over the toilet storage can be another effective and aesthetic means to adding storage space in your remodel.

Show your creativity by replacing floor tile and wall tile. The choices of polished or textured, subtle or bold, patterned or solid and single- or multi-colored are just the beginning of your options. Modify the traditional brick pattern to install subway tile vertically, or consider a herringbone layout to add visual interest to simple tile designs.

Consider our grout steam cleaner and tile saw rentals to help complete your project.

The best bathroom model ideas can sometimes be the easiest, like adding a towel warmer for extra luxury. There are small bathroom updates that can make an impact without much effort or the remodeling cost of a contractor.