A bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according to Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report. A $15,000 bath remodel will recoup almost 75% of those costs when it’s time to sell your home, and a more extensive $50,000 job returns 70%. In addition, you can maximize the value of your investment by using smart strategies to help you to get the bathroom of your dreams while keeping costs under control.
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Small bathroom? Here are some tricks to enlarge it without demo.
Do you have big ideas for your small bathroom renovation? There is absolutely nothing wrong with that!
Here are some thoughts about making your small bathroom seem bigger without calling in the demolition crew. Instead of using the traditional style mirrors get custom mirrors that reach all the way to the ceiling. The color of your bathroom can play a big factor in how big or small it can look. Dark colors should only be used for larger rooms. Another trick is to paint the doors the same color as the walls.
The key factor is the less you have in a small area the bigger it will seem. In redesigning the small bathroom take time and make a conscious effort to de-clutter it will go a long way in opening up the bathroom. This is another great time to evaluate the size of any furniture you have in the bathroom. How many cabinets to you really need? is there to much storage? can the storage be moved to create more space? can the toilet be moved to enhance the bathrooms size?
During your small bathroom renovation, you"ll be looking for more creative and less bulky ways to store your bathroom items. Like space saver cabinets such as the ones that stand over the toilet make great storage areas for toiletries and towels. Shelving and hanging items will keep things out of the way as well. A blank wall is great for shelving and even small cabinets or bins.
There are other ways to get great results during a small bathroom renovation. If you do not use your bathtub consider removing it and adding a slim shower stall instead. Make your ceilings look larger by putting up crown molding and be sure to paint it the same color as your ceiling for the effect to work.
Ross White
www.whiteconstructiongroup.com
Here are some thoughts about making your small bathroom seem bigger without calling in the demolition crew. Instead of using the traditional style mirrors get custom mirrors that reach all the way to the ceiling. The color of your bathroom can play a big factor in how big or small it can look. Dark colors should only be used for larger rooms. Another trick is to paint the doors the same color as the walls.
The key factor is the less you have in a small area the bigger it will seem. In redesigning the small bathroom take time and make a conscious effort to de-clutter it will go a long way in opening up the bathroom. This is another great time to evaluate the size of any furniture you have in the bathroom. How many cabinets to you really need? is there to much storage? can the storage be moved to create more space? can the toilet be moved to enhance the bathrooms size?
During your small bathroom renovation, you"ll be looking for more creative and less bulky ways to store your bathroom items. Like space saver cabinets such as the ones that stand over the toilet make great storage areas for toiletries and towels. Shelving and hanging items will keep things out of the way as well. A blank wall is great for shelving and even small cabinets or bins.
There are other ways to get great results during a small bathroom renovation. If you do not use your bathtub consider removing it and adding a slim shower stall instead. Make your ceilings look larger by putting up crown molding and be sure to paint it the same color as your ceiling for the effect to work.
Ross White
www.whiteconstructiongroup.com
Bathroom Remodel (After)
Master Bathroom photo looking toward vanity 1.
Master Bathroom photo looking from vanity 1 to vanity 2. In this Bathroom we replaced the shower and shower valve, bathtub, cabinets, countertops, mirrors, plumbing fixtures, sinks, added lighting and changed the paint color.
When thinking about insulating, think about spray foam insulation.
Cost and cleanliness aside, there are clear benefits to using spray foam insulation. Because it's a spray and not a long piece of pink fiberglass, spray foam insulation gets into all of the tiny nooks and crannies, providing better insulation. Drafts are filled and the house is warmer in the winter. No cold air can escape in the summer either. In light of these facts, the homeowner with spray foam insulation can expect lower utility bills.
Spray foam insulation fills every little crack and crevice, so vermin and bugs have a harder time getting into the home, saving on extermination bills. Plus, it's such a great adherent, it can stick to a floor and insulate from underneath. Most homes insulated with spray foam have a higher resale value, especially newer homes. There are environmental advantages as well; most notably, there aren't any fiberglass particles floating around in the air.
Spray foam insulation also seems to last longer. It sticks to the walls and won't fall off like fiberglass. An extra bonus is that it doesn't cause itching when touched, unlike fiberglass foam, and it inhibits mold because it doesn't absorb water.
The do-it-yourselfer can also purchase small cans of foam at the home improvement store. These are perfect for sealing cracks around doors and windows as well as gaps around pipes and fixtures. For large insulation projects, however, it may be in your best interest to call in a professional. While it's more expensive to install spray foam insulation than fiberglass, it may pay for itself with the money saved on utility and repair bills.
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