In a survey conducted by Better Homes and Gardens magazine, a
third of Americans or 31% reported they want to remodel their bathrooms while
25% reported wanting to remodel their kitchens. Bathroom remodeling has increased by 17% over the past two years and has become the most popular
remodeling job.
Many people aren't interested in luxurious master bathrooms
anymore. They would rather a bathroom that is practical, classic and basic.
Whirlpool tubs are being removed and larger showers with a bench, a
ceiling-mounted rain shower head and a hand-held shower is what is most
commonly being seen throughout homes.
Homeowner’s main concerns nowadays is reducing utility costs. Many are doing
so by incorporating efficient LED (light emitting diode) fixtures and
water-saving toilets seem to be an increasing popular demand as well. Besides
conservation, some other popular trends include larger varied tiles and sunlight
inviting windows.
Here are some space-saving tips for your next bathroom remodeling
project!
- Enhance space and storage by swinging the door outward. Use hooks or pegs to hang towels, put a storage cabinet or shelves above the toilet and use below-sink cabinetry and mirrored medicine cabinets.
- In smaller bathrooms, create a larger, spa-like shower bygetting rid of the shower/tub combo. If a dedicated bather, go with a space-saving built-in soaking tub.
- Install lighting that can dim as well as go off (along with exhaust fans) automatically after a period of time.
- Separate the toilet from the sink area with a frosted glass wall, or if there's more space, with a toilet room (add venting for noise and odor control).
- To enhance counter space, use a single-bowl rather than a double-bowl vanity. If there's enough room, use two sinks and add privacy by separating them with built-in wall storage.
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