Tips for Remodeling a Bathroom

July 1st, 2015

 Remodeling a Bathroom

Bathrooms are an integral part of every home where every member spends quality personal time. This makes it important to invest thought, time and resources in to this personal space. Usage over the years wears out a bathroom and may require remodeling at periodic intervals. Whenever you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom, keeping in mind a few things will help you recreate this personal space and make the most out of it.

• Shower enclosures

It is quite common to have shower enclosures in a bathroom. They not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the space but also lend a neat and tidy look. When it comes to choosing one, you can opt for either a framed one or a frameless one. A frameless shower enclosure looks simple, minimalist and is versatile and you don’t really have to bother with its compatibility with other aspects. While a framed one will help you give a definitive look and appeal to your bathroom aiding you to style the shower area with different colors, designs, frames, etc.

• Glass

When you are choosing a glass shower enclosure, you can choose what glass you want. You can choose from transparent to opaque or translucent glasses, depending upon how much you wish disclose. This is a highly private space with many home owners opting for complete obscurity, blocking the area from rest of the bathroom. Every kind of glass has its advantages and disadvantages. Like frameless enclosures, clear glass goes with every other thing that you have planned for the bathroom whereas obscure glasses mean more options for designs, colors, etc. and more detailed planning for the rest of the bathroom.

• Shape of enclosure

The shape of the bathroom and position of the shower area are two important determinants for the shape of the enclosure. Shower enclosures congruent to the shape of the bathroom are best advised as it looks well matched. If you are remodeling your bathroom, it is a good opportunity to alter its shape through structural changes. You can expand it and incorporate things that you were unable to earlier.

• Fixtures and Accessories

If you are remodeling your bathroom it almost goes without saying that you need to replace the accessories and fixtures with new ones. The shower, taps, bathroom sink, toilet seat, custom mirrors, etc. all can be changed in sync with the new look and decor of the bathroom as planned by you. You can retain fixtures if they are in great shape but best if replaced to give the space a brand new look.

• Doors

You can choose from swinging or sliding glass shower doors depending upon the space you can spare for movement of doors. This would also depend upon your choice of functionality of doors. If you are short of space or wish to use available space optimally, it is best to install sliding doors while if you have enough space you can go for swinging ones.

• Budget

Last but not the least you should be well aware as to how much you are willing to spend for the remodeling of your bathroom. There are options to suit every pocket and you can make your choice accordingly.

The above points are important considerations if you are undertaking a remodeling project for your bathroom. These will help you get started and you can always seek professional guidance from glass companies in Toronto to decide what is best for you.