Stone Age
One of the most important renovation projects you can undertake in your Chicago area home is a bath remodeling project. It is essential for any homeowner with an older home. We have come up with 8 ways that you, as a homeowner, can achieve that charming modern look through simple bath remodeling. These are sure to bring you out of the Stone Age!
1. Remove Soffits
While remodeling your bath, remove any soffits. In many rooms, this simple task will make it feel as if you doubled the size of the space. The room opens up and gains immediate height. This directly impacts the lighting in the room, so it no longer feels cave-like. Open space is an essential goal when remodeling your bathroom, as it achieves a much more modern look for your Chicagoland home.
2. Larger Tiles
Large tiles are a must in bath remodels. They provide an aesthetically pleasing, updated look, generally not found with smaller tiles. Large tiles are functional as they limit the amount of grout, minimizing future maintenance.
3. Remove Wallpaper on Walls and Ceiling
Though patience and know-how are required to remove wallpaper, it is worth the time and energy. Wallpaper is dated, so any bath remodeling that includes wallpaper removal is a great move for homeowners who are looking to modernize. From a practical standpoint, wallpaper in a bathroom – an inevitably wet and moisture-filled environment – just isn’t a good fit.
4. Stone Counter Tops
Most homeowners should consider replacing those old countertops with a sleek looking marble or granite. Stone remnants are priced at affordable rates, and are worth considering in any bath remodel. A stone remnant countertop installation is a great investment, as it will have the longevity and durability desired. Stone tops are timeless and classic, whether in the bathroom, kitchen, or any other space looking for an update.
5. Free Hanging or Framed Mirror Above Vanity
When planning a remodeling your bathroom, a great way to change the appearance to the room is to install a free hanging mirror. Large runs of vanities are best broken up with free hanging and framed mirrors. It also provides the opportunity to define the space into distinct his and hers areas. Another nice detail is to place sconces on each side of a free hanging mirror to provide a sense of elegance. Both will open up the space more than an attached mirror.
6. Frameless Shower Enclosure
A frameless shower enclosure provides a chic and classy look to any bathroom remodel. Not only is it stylish, but the frameless shower enclosure is more stream lined, making it much easier to clean. A frameless shower enclosure should be a “must” on your list if you are considering a serious remodel.
7. Eliminate Cultured Marble
The plastic film placed on cultured marble can burn and discolor, making it an unpractical investment. In addition, any bath remodeling that involves cultured marble often ends in frustration, as it is not a durable or long-lasting material for your home. We encourage all our customers who are remodeling to opt for the real thing. It’s worth it!
8. Eliminate all Polished Brass
Plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and door hardware from past decades, in the very dated polished brass finish, are often still lurking in homeowners’ bathrooms. Eliminating these will serve you well if you’re going for an updated look. Bath remodeling is all about modernizing, and polished brass is very outdated. Some of the most popular finish choices today are brushed nickel, polished chrome and polished nickel.
Are you interested in starting the process of a bath remodeling project in your Chicago area home? Schedule a free consultation with one of our professional kitchen and bath designers today, and explore other options to update any room in your homeby clicking here.
