Most Common Bathroom Remodel Mistakes

Considering remodeling a bathroom? Be sure to check your design and exclude these most common bathroom remodeling mistakes.

Over the past several years we completed dozens of bathroom remodeling projects – master bathrooms, guest bath and powder rooms. Even though it might seem an easy task, there’s a lot to consider and think through when planning a remodel of a bath. You should take into consideration the placement of all the fixtures and plumbing, the lighting units, storage space, flooring, window and door configuration. Also there are details that will shape up the visual perception – like layout of the tile in shower walls or floor.

We have outlined most common bathroom design mistakes that you should avoid in your home improvement.

1.  Wrong toilet placement. Sometimes interior designers accidentally make the toilet one of the center points in bathroom remodeling. This fixture is not the first thing you wish to see when the door to bathroom remains open. One of the solutions, if space allows, is to design a bathroom layout with a separated toilet room. Besides keeping it out of view, layout like this makes the rest of the bathroom space available for others to use. Plus you can more unique remodeling ideas while keeping less fixtures in same shared space. A handy bathroom remodeling contractor will help you build desired layout with no issues.

2.  Poor Bathroom Lighting. This problem comes from both sides – too much or not enough lighting. Bathroom vanity with extensive under lighting might cause a “too much” effect or simply light up wrong details of your newly remodeled bath. Wrong ceiling lighting fixtures or wall scones could bring wrong tone of light into bathroom. It is always a good idea to incorporate natural lighting if location allows: bathroom window or clean skylight will definitely make a difference

3.  Misused storage. Taking advantage of every extra inch to accommodate necessary storage space is a must point in planning bathroom remodel. This includes custom vanities with drawers (custom millwork specialist will deliver a unique and useful storage unit), glass shelving unit, recessed medicine cabinet, etc. Including a recessed shower niche is another way to improve a storage efficiency of you bathroom renovation project.

4.  Centered Shower Drain. Relocating a shower drain from center to one of the sides makes it more comfortable to use the shower, adds a stylish look to your bathroom upgrade and makes the system more efficient.

So are you ready to remodel your bathroom? Either you are a real estate broker, interior designer or just a happy homeowner - check out our completed projects and give us a shout to get a fast start on a bathroom remodeling project. Home décor and improvement is our true passion and we are happy to help you implement any remodeling idea: large or small bathroom, master bath or powder room, any space in your home that will make a difference.