5 Questions To Ask Before Your Bathroom Remodel Begins
If you are considering a bathroom remodel, or you've already begun the process, it may have come to your attention that a quality remodel requires thinking through a number of factors. Yes, everyone wants a beautiful space in the end, but it also needs to be functional for your lifestyle. With that in mind, here are five questions you need to ask before your bathroom remodel begins.
Who is going to use this bathroom?
Most of the time, a designer or contractor will ask you “How” are you going to use a space. However, in the case of a bathroom, we all pretty much know “How” it’s going to be used. The better question here is “Who” will be using this particular bathroom? Is it a master bath intended for adults only? A shared family bath? A bathroom for the kids? A powder room for guest use? Or maybe it’s a bathroom for someone with special needs. Answering this question will help your contractor understand who they are designing the space for, which will play a major role in determining what materials are used and what features will create the most function for your family.
What features would make your new bathroom more comfortable?
Speaking of features and function, once you have decided who is using the space, you can then move on to choosing features that provide the best and most comfortable environment. How many sinks will you need? Do you enjoy taking baths, and if so, would you want a shower/tub combo, or a stand alone tub? Will you require the privacy of a water closet? At this point, your contractor will begin to design a layout that takes all these needs/wants into consideration. Thereby, creating a bathroom that is the best fit for your home and your family.
Specifically, what will you need to store in your bathroom?
Storage is an important part of any design, but especially in a bathroom. Think carefully about what you want to store and where you may want to store it. Go through your daily routine to help you decide what is most important. Some items you may want to include are toiletries, cleaning supplies, linens, first aid, medications, makeup, hair products, etc. Once you’ve made a list of these items and thought through where you might like to store them, let your contractor know so that they can then factor that into the design.
What types of lighting do you want to include?
Have you ever tried to take a relaxing, bubble bath in a bathroom that only has bright, recessed lighting? Or maybe you’ve tried doing your makeup/shaving in a very dim lit bathroom? If so, you know how important it is to have the right lighting in your bathroom. It’s usually best to have a mixture of both task lighting and warmer, ambiance lighting. There may be a dreamy chandelier that you absolutely need over your standalone tub, or a wall mounted, LED lit mirror for your makeup application. If these details are thought about from the beginning, you are more likely to have an end result that meets your individual needs.
Have you considered water-saving fixtures?
Some homeowners don’t even realize that there are water-saving options available. Talking about these fixtures with a general contractor can open up a number of ways to incorporate bathroom faucets, shower heads, and toilets that not only help the environment, but save you money down the road. Who wouldn’t want that?
If you have any other questions about your upcoming bathroom remodel, please contact the Ability Remodeling Team today!