10 Reasons to Remodel Your Bathroom
There may be several reasons why you may need to remodel your bathroom. Some may be because you are not happy with how it is, or it is just time that it gets remodeled. If it is time, it is because it has been many years since it was renovated and has become outdated. For some, it is because the design you found in your home when you moved in, was meant for someone else. Circumstances may also force you to do some remodeling of your bathroom. After all, it is for your benefit. Below are some of the top ten reasons why you should consider bathroom remodeling.
TO INCREASE THE HOME’S SALE VALUE
Homes experience wear and tear over time. One such place that the impact is profoundly felt is the bathroom. The bathroom will look older than the rest of the house because of the hot water that causes moisture. Real estate agents know this. One of the important factors that they check when they are valuing a home is the condition of the bathroom. A bathroom in good condition will raise the value of the house. Therefore, if you are contemplating selling your house and moving, it is a good idea that you remodel your bathroom to increase its sale value.
FOR SAFETY REASONS
Some things indicate that your bathroom is not safe. Some of the common ones have something to do with tiles. You probably have ignored them for a long time, but if you know your bathroom tiles are slippery or are broken, your bathroom is not safe. There may also be water leakages, which make the floor slippery and walls damp. It may also come in contact with electrical cables. If your bathroom has any of these signs, then you should consider remodeling it.
THE PLUMBING NEEDS TO BE FIXED
The plumbing in the bathroom deteriorates with time. If you are experiencing constant problems in your bathroom that are plumbing related, then it is a sign that it needs to be redone to avoid them recurring. Mostly, you will be calling a plumber to fix something small, and then after a few days calling them to fix something else. This is annoying, inefficient and costly. You just need the bathroom to be fixed, and the best solution is for the bathroom to be remodeled.
EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
If you have lived in your home for over 20-30 years or older, the chances are high that the piping, fixtures, and toilets are made of materials that are not energy efficient and environment friendly. At that time, manufacturers didn’t factor in the issues of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. A more efficient bathroom will save you money in the long run and reduce strain on the environment. Remodeling the bathroom gives you the chance to replace the old inefficient pipes and fixtures that save on the electricity bills and curb water usage.
IF YOUR BATHROOM IS OUTDATED
Newer bathroom products keep on emerging on the market, and there are more attractive bathroom interior designs that make the bathrooms look modern. If you compare them and your bathroom and feel that yours looks old, then it is outdated, and something needs to be done about it. An outdated bathroom makes one feel unhappy and has an impact on your day because it is the first place you go when you get out of bed. You may even feel uncomfortable letting people into your bathroom. Remodel your bathroom because it will make you happy.
MOLD AND MILDEW ARE INCREASING
As the bathroom stays for long without being remodeled, mold and mildew keep on increasing. As a result, you will spend a lot of time cleaning the bathroom, and it becomes even more hectic. If you are experiencing this, then your bathroom needs some attention. Mildew and mold make it hard to clean your bathroom. Remodeling is something that will make your time cleaning easier and even make you happier. Mold can make you sick and cause long term health effects.
A NEED FOR MORE STORAGE SPACE
The longer you stay in a house, the smaller it becomes. This is because the number of items keeps on increasing. The number of people may also increase. You may have moved into the house alone and after some time you got married, your partner moved in, and now you have children. All of them have their items in addition to yours. Your lifestyle may have changed, and that comes with more hygiene and beauty products. With all that, the bathroom space becomes smaller and cannot comfortably accommodate all the items. Even moving around becomes a problem. These are clear indicators that you need to remodel your bathroom. With bathroom remodeling, you have the opportunity to reorganize the bathroom to fit the needs of everyone.
FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR FAMILY
As your family grows, you need to add some bathroom features to suit their needs. Especially if you now have kids in the house, you will need to redesign the bathroom to cater to them, such as adding a smaller tub. Apart from children, you may have aging family members or a physically handicapped person who uses a wheelchair. These family members cannot use the bathroom facilities as the average person does. Therefore, you will need to remodel your bathroom to cater to their needs.
TO ADD A COAT OF PROTECTION
Due to hot water, your bathroom experiences high amounts of heat and humidity. The steam produced creates moisture, which results in bacteria build up. Mold issues may also result. The moist and steam will get into the walls making them weak. With remodeling, there is the addition of a protective layer to protect the walls.
IT GIVES THE BATHROOM MORE AESTHETIC APPEAL
The bathroom is one of the rooms that gets old faster. It is also possible that you have remodeled other parts of the house, and you left out the bathroom. To get the bathroom to the same level with the rest of the house, you will need to remodel the bathroom. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment to discuss your vision!
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