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Posted on March 18, 2016 by

10 Reasons To Remodel Your Bathroom

Let the Remodeling Process Begin

You’ve looked at your bathroom so many times that the very site of it makes your skin go cold, so you’re ready to change your bathroom into something that you can love. You can start the remodeling process once you’ve come up with a concept as well as consulted with the plumbing company that will re-create your bathroom into a new work of art.

A budget should be the first thing you think about, especially if money is an object. Also, consider how quickly you want the remodeling project completed, and you’ll want to consider what you want the room to look like too.

Remodeling can be a lot of fun as well as challenging, but it’s something that can bring amazing beauty to any bathroom, especially when you add your finishing touches to the overall project.

St. Michael, MN bathroom remodelingThe Benefits of Bathroom Remodeling

  • Widen or extend bathroom size
  • Create a sitting area
  • Add a vanity section
  • Make the bathroom more desirable to use
  • Update the look of the room
  • Change the tub and shower
  • Add linen cabinets and/or drawers
  • Add more value to the home
  • Acomodate more than one user at a time
  • Get rid of a mold or mildew problem

Extend the Bathroom Size

Many St. Michael region homes have a lot of people living in them, especially children, and in some cases, the bathroom they have is no longer accommodating. Those who can afford to do so or can sacrifice another space in the home can expand their bathroom size, to put in additional fixtures or to make the bathroom more comfortable for those who have to use it.

Making the bathroom bigger is also a good way to put in a customized tub or shower, and other great additions can be put in the bathroom once it becomes bigger in size.

Create a Seating Area

It may seem foolish to some, but there are many luxurious bathrooms that not only allow you to shower or bathe, but may even have a sitting area where you can enjoy yourself in comfort and privacy until you’re ready to leave the room. Extending a bathroom's size can help you to get a sitting area if you want one, or if you have space in the bathroom you can utilize now, then you can always create a nice sitting area once the bathroom is remodeled.

Adding a Vanity

Women and men can both use a vanity, and having a section in the bathroom that allows a person to use the vanity can make it easier for everyone to get ready, instead of having to stand over the bathroom sink. Creating a vanity space or section in the bathroom can be a great addition to any remodeled bathroom.

A More Desirable Bathroom

Those who have a bathroom that they feel is very unattractive may simply use the bathroom only when it’s absolutely necessary, and they’ll never set foot in the bathroom otherwise. A beautiful bathroom can be attractive enough to where a person may go in there for hours and not want to come out.

Remodeling the bathroom can allow you to add things to the room that make it a lot more desirable to use, especially if you choose to add something like a hot tub with a TV overhead that allows you to spend quality time in the bathroom with your partner.

Update the Bathroom

If you’ve ever seen bathrooms that look incredibly old like they are from a different era, then the first thing you may be considering is that the bathroom needs a more modern look. Your bathroom can be remodeled to look more modern, especially since there are a lot of fixtures, flooring, wall tiles and more that can be added to the bathroom to make it look updated and like it’s from the here and now, and not from an era of the past.

Tub and Shower Upgrade

Who wouldn’t want a beautiful standalone tub or even a hot tub in their bathroom? Maybe you thought about a custom shower that is large in size and can accommodate two people at once. Remodeling your bathroom can allow you to add a specialized tub or shower that you can be proud of.

Linen Cabinets and Drawers

Remodeling the bathroom also means you can add more cabinets, which means more space for linens, and in some cases, drawers can be added to allow for more storage space as well.

St. Michael, MN bathroom remodeling 2Add Home Value

Ask any real estate agent, and they’ll be able to tell you that remodeling a bathroom can easily make your home more valuable.

Whether you’re in the market to sell or not doesn’t matter because remodeling the bathroom can be something you do for yourself, and when you’re ready to sell, then you’ve added thousands of dollars of value to your St. Michael home.

Accommodate Additional Users

Those with many members in the home may want to consider adding two toilets to one bathroom or even two showers to the bathroom, similar to a frat house. This is surprisingly something that some people have considered. Bathroom remodeling can be a great way to accommodate more people at once, so everyone can get in and out much quicker.

Mold and Mildew Problems

Whenever there’s mold or mildew in the walls or floors, you can always tear them up to get rid of the problem, but why not get rid of the problem as well as remodeling the bathroom at the same time?

Set up a Remodeling Project With Your Plumber

When you’re ready to have a great looking new bathroom, contact a plumbing company that specializes in remodeling, and get the bathroom that you’ve always wanted.

For great bathroom remodeling projects that are done right, contact B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C in St. Michael, MN at (763) 497-2290.