Whether you’re planning a new build or needing to upgrade your current home, the right bathroom design is extremely important. The bathroom is one area of your home you shouldn’t skimp on, as an elegant design will provide you with far more comfort and convenience, not to mention the fact that it will also add value. Here are some bathroom remodeling  ideas you can incorporate into your own building plan to create the bathroom of your dreams. Marble Nothing will add a look of timeless elegance to your bathroom more than a marble countertop will. There are also several other uses for marble, including shower stalls, tub surrounds, walls, and floors. Keep in mind that marble must be properly sealed to avoid damage, particularly when being placed inside your shower. Floors Aside from marble, there are a number of other flooring options to consider. A few popular choices include: Exotic wood...

The return on investment (ROI) of your bathroom remodeling  project is not a big deal when you schedule the project to benefit your family and you intend to remain in the home for a good five to 10 more years. Yet when you are upgrading the home’s look with an eye on selling the property in the near future, it makes sense to limit your expenditures to the types of remodels that pay you back the most. What are they? Middle of the road upgrades.  This bathroom remodel  passes by the whirlpool tub in favor of porcelain-over-steel tubs. It is not the cheap model, but it is not the luxury edition of tubs either. Sticking to the middle of the road with respect to hardware, fixtures and tiling results in a higher ROI than going for the luxury editions that a future homeowner may consider “over the top” and in need...

Bathroom remodeling  is one of the two biggest and best investments you can make in your home, the other being the kitchen. An updated bathroom can bring you a return as much as 80% or even higher. To help ensure that kind of return, you need to stay up on what people want. If you're considering bathroom remodeling, keep an eye on these 10 trends: LED Lighting  - Besides being trendy, LED lights save a lot of money. Though they cost anywhere from 5 to 10 times as much as an incandescent, they last 5 to 10 times longer and cost about 10 times less to operate. LED lighting also has a wider range of light variations than the compact fluorescent lights, which even at their best give the feeling of an office or a waiting room. LED lights can create the same warmth of traditional lighting at a significantly lower cost. Water-saving Toilets...

Are you considering  bathroom remodeling  for your home? Well, you shouldn't worry too much about cost since there are four simple ways that you can liven up the space without adding expensive and fancy appliances. Here's how: Updating the Medicine Cabinet:  Many medicine cabinets are plain in color and don't add too much excitement to the bathroom space. For this reason, you should consider adding wallpaper to the back of the medicine cabinet. This is going to liven up the space and provide a bit of a surprise when the medicine cabinet is opened up. The splash of color can even help you to wake up feeling refreshed in the morning when you go to get your toothpaste, or anything else that you may have stored in there.  Painting Cabinets:  If you do not have the funds to update the cabinets on top of updating the toilet, sink, and bathtub, then...

When it comes to  bathroom remodeling  for the bathroom that your kids use, you want to ensure that the space works perfectly for them. Creating a bathroom space that is fun, functional, and safe will ensure that your child will hopefully be motivated enough to shower, brush their teeth, wash their hands, and more on a regular basis. Here are some tips for remodeling the bathroom for your kids: Durable Counters:  Countertops that are durable and easy to clean will ensure that they last for a quality amount of time in your child's bathroom space. You also want to be sure that you can go in there and quickly wipe away dirt, toothpaste stains, and more without having to go in there to scrub the day away.  Consider New Bathroom Technology:  The technology available for bathroom features can excite your children and get them motivated to keep good hygiene. For example,...

When it comes to  bathroom remodeling , many people place the focus on upgrading for usefulness. While it's true that functionality is of prime importance to bathrooms, a remodeling plan should not immediately skimp on decorating things up a little bit. After all, you spend a lot of time in the bathroom. Why not enjoy that time a little more? Transparent Blocks They used to be called glass blocks, but today's transparent building material isn't the Art Deco standard of old office buildings. Glass blocks are more likely made of acrylics today and come in a vast array of colors, sizes and textures. A bathroom remodeling scheme utilize transparent blocks regardless of the budget. Just a few can be stacked to lend a frame around the shower or you could utterly transform the bathroom with a curved wall of blocks.  Powder Room Ever watch old movies where the women characters leave...

Bathrooms can easily be cluttered with towels and toiletries. Those planning a  bathroom remodeling  should keep organization in mind when designing the new bathroom. It may not be possible to increase the size of the bathroom when you remodel but increasing storage space is feasible. Consider these tips. Shelves and Cabinets An obstacle to keeping a bathroom clean is not having a place to store necessary items. If all of the items needed daily are kept on the sink counter, it will be cluttered and difficult to keep organized and clean. Adding a shelving unit can help provide necessary storage space. If enough room is available a storage cabinet unit or cupboard provides significant space for storing bathroom items out of sight.  Mirror Replacing a mirror with a medicine cabinet provides significant storage space for small items such as contact lens cases, lotions, nail clippers, etc. It is often possible to...

If you’re considering  bathroom remodeling , don’t forget about replacing your cabinet knobs. Replacing the cabinet knobs in your bathroom is one of the best ways to give this room an inexpensive facelift. It also requires a different strategy than when buying knobs for a kitchen, and here are some things you should keep in mind when shopping. Rustproof knobs  are always a good idea in the bathroom, as high levels of moisture can easily cause damage. For this reason, knobs made from aluminum or stainless steel can be good choices. Avoid plastic knobs, as high humidity levels can easily cause them to crack or break. Choosing knobs with  no   sharp edges  is a good idea, especially if you have small children in the house. You’re more likely to brush against the knobs of your bathroom cabinets than you are your kitchen cabinets. If you come in contact with sharp edges,...