Bathrooms. They don’t always get given the same attention as kitchens when it comes to renovating and remodeling, but they absolutely deserve their time in the limelight as much as any other room in the home.
And, if your bathroom is displaying any (or all) of the 5 signs below, it could be trying its utmost to convince you that a wonderfully stylish, relaxing, and functional bathroom, is the order of the day!
1. The entire space is outdated
Just as with kitchens, bathroom trends come and go, and all it takes sometimes are a few finishes and design ideas that are no longer fashionable, for your bathroom to start looking utterly sorry for itself.
If your bathroom isn’t as stylish as it once was, or is looking every bit as old as it is, why not treat yourself to an upgrade and work with an experienced general contractor to design a bathroom that will keep on looking stylish, for years and years to come.
2. It’s hard to keep it hygienically clean
Bathrooms that are older tend to play host to more mold and mildew than newer ones, which by their very design, are easier to keep clean. This means that keeping your bathroom hygienically clean, is a constant battle, and one that you never seem any closer to winning. Unfortunately, years of built-up moisture is tough to eliminate, and if your bathroom is looking decidedly moldy and not smelling so fresh either, it could be time for an upgrade.
3. There are continual plumbing issues
Oftentimes, older bathrooms have had the same plumbing systems in place since they were first built, leaving them looking somewhat antiquated, and you with constant plumbing problems that are hard to fix. Renovating the entire space should give you the chance to swap out the original plumbing and update it.
4. It’s no longer energy efficient
Sustainability and saving money on energy bills is high on the agenda of most homeowners nowadays, and it’s often at the top of their list when renovating spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens. Older kitchens, however, are generally a lot less efficient, and offer up few chances to reduce energy and water bills, and help protect the environment.
By upgrading your bathroom and swapping some of the energy-draining fixtures, fittings and products for newer, energy efficient ones, you could enjoy some very real long term savings, making your renovation investment, a sound one.
5. There simply isn’t enough space for everything!
While you might not need as much storage in a bathroom as you do in a kitchen, it still plays an important role in helping to keep the space tidy, making it easier to clean and keep hygienic, and generally being more convenient for those using it. If your bathroom is bursting at the seams and has nowhere left for your toothbrush, let alone towels and bathing products, renovating it could help you reclaim some space, or add more.
Don’t forget that a professionally renovated bathroom can also add value to your home, which is never a bad thing! So, is it time you listened to your tired old, cramped and dingy bathroom, and gave it an upgrade?