Bathroom Design No Nos

Next to kitchens, bathrooms are the room that will add the most value to your home. The most important thing to remember when remodeling your bathroom is to do it at the right cost.  You don’t want to get everything at the cheapest rate possible, but you don’t want to spend so much that you don’t see any return on your investment either.  Here are a few things you can do to make sure you’re improving the value of your home, not diminishing it. 

Do not carpet your bathroom.  Not only is this an unappealing design, but carpet holds moisture.  If your bathroom is holding moisture it’s likely that it’s also holding mould and mildew.  Putting carpet in your bathroom is definitely a remodelling mistake.

It’s no secret that when in use bathrooms become stuffy and moist.  Don’t make the mistake of forgetting to provide your bathroom with proper ventilation.  If your bathroom isn’t properly ventilated, again, you will find yourself suffering from mold and mildew in your bathroom.

Using fiberglass in your bathroom is also a bad idea.  Fiberglass is relatively cheap and will break easily.  Instead provide your bathroom with porcelain, stainless steel, or tile.  While none of these materials are fool proof, they are certainly the most durable and stain resistant.  This makes them great options for your bathroom décor.

Bright colors are an additional bathroom faux pas.  Your bathroom should be neutral colors.  The bathroom is a place for relaxation so having a bright color will decrease the value of this room.  While you need to keep the bathroom relaxed, make sure it’s not too dark.  This is where you get ready in the morning so it’s important to make sure there is an appropriate amount of light to make morning routines easier.

Overcrowding your bathroom is another no no.  It can be hard to fit everything you want in a bathroom because generally they’re a small space.  Trying to cram everything into your bathroom will make the space even smaller and more difficult to use.  Having a spot for everything is a good way to eliminate this problem. Having a lot of open counter space will make your bathroom seem bigger so try to put everything away. His and hers sinks are another waste of space and an unnecessary item that make your bathroom look smaller.  The need for two sinks is seldom, especially when you start seeing all the water it uses.

Water efficiency is another big consideration to make when remodeling your bathroom. Today, there are many types of sinks and toilets that have water saving technology.  This will save you a lot of money in the long run and definitely increase the value of your bathroom. 

Remember these no nos when you’re remodeling your home and you won’t have to fret over poorly designed and functioning bathroom. The value of your home will increase if you take the proper bathroom remodel measures.

This article was written by Lauren Beerling, an affiliate of Brad Scott Construction