Bathroom

The most renovated room in the house

The bathroom is a place for nurturing. From infancy, we learn that it’s a space for gentle care. Later, we come to know it a place for, well, relief. It’s a spot for relaxation and rejuvenation for our whole body. It could be that the sense of renewal we get in the bathroom is the reason that many of us feel it’s worth a renewal of its own. In fact, it could be argued that the personal well-being we gain from it makes the bathroom worth more time and a bigger chunk of your renovating budget.


Inspiration

The inspiration for your bathroom renovation can come from anywhere. You already know what you don’t like about your existing bathroom; why not look to things that you love or things that help you relax to find ideas for your new room? You might be inspired by the spa you visited for a massage. Or maybe you love being outdoors and want to bring a little nature inside. Your budget may impede your inspiration from reaching the level of luxury you want, but with some creativity you can get the same effect without spending the money.

Necessity

A bathroom has to incorporate necessary fixtures like the toilet, tub and faucets, but that doesn’t mean the room has to look utilitarian. The elements of design that you add can make the room seem like a retreat that you wantto be in instead of a room you have to be in. Pictures, shelves, cabinets, mirrors and other bathroom accessories can help you achieve the bathroom of your dreams.

Materials

The best materials for use in the bathroom should be durable and easy to clean. Conversely, it’s best to stay away from some materials, like carpet that doesn’t dry well and wallpaper that can stain easily. If you intend for a major renovation to stand the test of time, you should use only quality materials.

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How can I make my real small bathroom bigger?
Posted on 1/31/2010 1:06:00 PM by Anonymous
I 'm tiling a shower ceiling that the electrician has installed 2 recessed can lights into the sheetrock. I've set my hardiboard & recut for for installing can lights. What is the proper way to install the can lights and wiring/box back in to the shower ceiling ? NOTE: lights do have adjusters to accomadate width of board and tile
Posted on 11/24/2009 9:58:00 PM by Anonymous
creating a ceramic shower with cement base how do i install the membrane on cement base
Posted on 11/17/2009 8:16:00 PM by Anonymous
Best floor tile to use in bathrooms.
Posted on 11/15/2009 5:41:00 PM by Anonymous
When you put ceramic around your tub and window . Do you have to put some main wall, glue to hold up ceramic. I am a woman that would like to change a panel. I am tired of panel around the wall. Thank You Anonymous
Posted on 10/27/2009 4:10:00 PM by Anonymous
I want to replace our reg bathtub with a new jet tub is this a project for a professional or can I do it myself?
Posted on 9/23/2009 3:08:00 PM by Anonymous
What was the tip again about putting a water bottle inside the toilet tank to help conserve on water ? Also, I have a huge clamadis plant on our deck (in a huge container). What should I do to this for the Winter season? It is even grown over the top of the trellis.
Posted on 9/8/2009 1:09:00 PM by Anonymous
Is $17,500.00CDN too much for a complete bathroom renovation? I want to gut everything out and start from scratch. My condominium is 31 years old and it needs a lot of work. I decided to start with the bathroom. I would appreciate your response. Thank you in advance. ghis.urbain@gmail.com
Posted on 8/19/2009 2:32:00 AM by Anonymous
Is wallpaper in are should the walls be painted
Posted on 8/4/2009 10:51:00 AM by Anonymous