Bathroom Renovate Before After

Bathroom renovations are usually the first place homeowners start when remodeling. It seems counter intuitive to think that a bathroom is an important part of a home, but for most people, a bathroom that is uncomfortable or outdated can be downright aggravating. Fortunately for the homeowner, the small space of a bathroom allows for a quick renovation. And with all the options available for bathroom upgrades, it is an easy and affordable place to start when remodeling a home.

What many people fail to realize is that they spend a considerable amount of time in their bathrooms. Jokes like a magazine rack next to the toilet, or a teenage girl holding the bathroom hostage in the morning find their roots in real life situations. The simple fact is, bathrooms are an important part of our lives.

If you are one of the millions of people who are thinking about remodeling their bathroom, here are 3 questions to consider before moving forward:

What type of look do you want to create?

What is your budget for this particular project?

What do you primarily use the bathroom for?

Perhaps the best part of renovating your bathroom is choosing the colors and materials you want to use. One great place to start is to look at before and after pictures of bathroom renovations. You can see what other people have done, and find solutions specific to your type of bathroom. The best place to find these comparisons are in magazines and on websites that specialize in these types of upgrades.

The next thing to consider is your budget. Though investing in a bathroom renovation will certainly increase the worth of your home, it's important to pick a company that can help you with your project by providing the best work for the cheapest possible price.

Many people believe that doing it yourself is always the best option, but this isn't necessarily the case. Bathroom renovation is an art that takes knowledge and years of experience. If you want to do it the right way, you should hire a skilled professional that can work within your means. The quality of installation and fluidity of design will pay off in the long run.

Lastly, what do you primarily use your bathroom for? Do you use it quickly? Or do you consider it a place of peace and solitude; a place where you can get away from it all and gather your thoughts? Your lifestyle should be the deciding factor when choosing the type of bathroom you want to create.

I have been working on my rental home now for a few years but it wasn't until this past Dec/09 that I really got into the "spirit" of renovating the house by renovating my bathroom. A complete gut and haul out for a major makeover kind of renovation job.

With the moving in of my Uncle at the end of Nov, while he recovers from the major cancer treatments he received for 45 days straight I found that my 1 bathroom wasn't going to work. Not for a 72 year young man who couldn't lift his leg up high enough to get into a bathtub and not even enough room to turn around in the bathroom, let alone dry off, dress and brush your hair.

It was an old, smelly and wayyy past it's prime kind of bathroom that needed a major makeover. The colors in there were originally Lime green tiles and white walls, cream colored bathtub (not because of the paint but rather age) and sink. Oh and of course we can't forget that lovely gold flecked off white lino on the floor that had more cracks in it then something with crackle paint on it!

I had wanted to renovate the bathroom for 5 years (that is how long I have lived in this place). My husband would have nothing to do with the changes I wanted. Stating that the landlord wouldn't allow it. Was he wrong!