Top Home Improvement Projects to Consider – Part 2: Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects that homeowners invest in – for a number of good reasons. It offers a wide range of benefits, from personal comfort to utility efficiency and increased home value. But, if you’re still wondering why you should consider having it done, just take the time to think about this: aside from your bedroom, can you think of other rooms in your home that you are bound to spend time in within the day? Isn’t the bathroom at the top of that list?

Why Remodel Your Bathroom?

There are many reasons to remodel your bathroom, including the following:

• Improved safety. If you have kids and seniorsaround, you want a bathroom that can address their safety needs. Renovating your bathroom gives you the chance to add safety features, such as handrails, a walk-in tub, non-slip flooring and better lighting, among other things.
• Enhanced comfort. After a tiring day, you likely spend time showering or taking a leisurely bath before retiring. A neat, organized and cozy bathroom can help you relax and unwind on a daily basis.
• Storage and organization. Tired of your cluttered bathroom? By remodeling your bathroom, you can rearrange items and add or organize storage better.
• Increased energy and utility efficiency. Modern bathroom and lighting fixtures allow for less energy and utility (water) consumption.
• Maximum value. HGTV estimates that bathroom additions offerbetween 80 and 130 percent ROI while Remodeling magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report estimates that at least 50 percent of the cost of a bathroom remodel will be recouped.

What Aspects Should You Focus on in a Bathroom Remodeling Project?

If your home only has one bathroom and there’s still a space that you can utilize, it’s ideal to add another bathroom. For existing bathrooms, you should first focus on the items that you use most: the bathtub, shower, sink, faucets and toilet. Water pressure should be adequate, and lighting should be enough to brighten up the entire bathroom. Next up are the cabinetry and storage to make sure that the bathroom doesn’t look cluttered.

Kitchen and bathroom remodels can both improve your home’s interior, but how about the exterior? We’ll take a look at the benefits of adding a deck or porch in the next post.