Bathroom remodeling may seem like an easy task, considering its size. Though there can be a tendency by homeowners to forget key elements and make errors, in their excitement to make a newly remodelled bathroom.
Keep in mind these five common mistakes to avoid in bathroom remodels:
1. Improper planning: Have a proper plan in place. Include the following in your plan – a rough sketch of the finished project, the material cost of what will go into the room along with what needs to be taken out. From the long-term perspective, this is handy in saving time. As it enables saving trips to the hardware store.
2. Inappropriate Lighting: In consideration of the size of the bathroom, lighting need not be very heavy. You may want to apply layers of lighting so that the options of low, bright & centered are open. A good idea would be to install lights around the mirror, wall lighting & even LED lighting.
3. Insufficient storage: Ensure not to compromise on the storage space of your bathroom. As much as a minimal look may seem appealing, it can maybe at the most house a few rolls of toilet paper, some shampoo bottles, soap, loofah and basic dental hygiene instruments.Where will the hand towels, lotion, scrubber, washing brush, makeup items, etc. be placed then??
4. Adequate Ventilation: Let’s admit it. We have somewhere all faced it. The steam from hot water or the odour from daily use of the bathroom can be quite suffocating & annoying. This is the reason to provide for a proper ventilation system. So, the inclusion of the latest model of exhaust fan, air freshener, ventilation window and a dehumidifier, could do the trick for stable & fresh oxygenation.
5. Withdraw focus or Ignore progress towards the end: It is advisable to schedule the remodeling of your bathroom in batches or sections of your bathroom. For example, take up the bathtub one day, then tile the next & so on. By doing this, a sense of accomplishment at the end of each task can be ticked off.So, take your bathroom remodeling one step at a time so that each can be executed with the best available options for satisfaction & its effective use afterward without any regrets.
