Renovating your bathroom can be either a vision or a nightmare, depending on the skills you posses and the quantity you desire. The largest factor in whether it turns out to be a vision or a bust is how well your bathroom renovation has been thought through in advance.

Sometimes this renovation is an unexpected event due to damage from a water leak or some other kind of damage. Often the bathroom is a neglected room because of the work involved in remodeling it and the cost to do the work. Yet it is one of the most used and important rooms for a person’s comfort and pleasure.

One of the prime decisions to consider is whether the whole bathroom needs to be totally gutted and redone or if only parts of it needs to be refreshed. If the scope of work needing to be done is broad enough and requires a complete remodel, take advantage of the chance and make sure everything is up to date.

The inconvenience of living without the bathroom is an important factor to consider. Even if there is more than one bathroom in the house it is a major inconvenience to consider. If it is the only bathroom then the challenge of living without it or with only the toilet functioning can put stress on the family.

Unless you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, in addition to an interior decorator, you are going to require the assistance of some skilled tradesmen to complete the work. But don’t give up too quickly, (unless you are moving things around or the old plumbing is galvanized and needs to be replaced) if you are at all handy you are probably able to do most of it yourself. Being able to get the job done in a timely fashion may be a consideration as to whether you hire some or all of the work.

The location of the toilet is one if not the most important factorsin renovating your bathroom. This is both practical, as the drain for the toilet is a major drain and the hardest to relocate and get it to drain and vent properly. It is also important to design as it is best behind the door or out of the way or if possible in its own small room. The location of the bathtub is the second most important as it occupies a large area of the room and can be hard in a small bathroom to find room for. Or if your bathroom is large enough, you might want to consider installing a comfortable, calming whirlpool tub.

One thing every bathroom needs is an abundance of storage space intended for towels and other linen supplies. Other things that need to have a place are extra toiletries and a place for the abundance of medications we all seem to need at hand.

An exquisite bathroom requires the elements of comfort, luxury and elegance that reflect the tone of your home and your personality. Your bathroom is a place to drain away all the stress and burden of your work day. So make sure you give it the royal treatment.

Posted by Dave McIntosh on Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 at 4:49 pm.