To stay on top of bathroom remodeling trends you have to look at how consumers are spending the little money they do have. Remodeling your bathroom right now is a hot topic for homeowners mainly because of the smaller size of the space, it is much more affordable to revamp than a larger kitchen remodeling project. Consumers are trying to save a buck and the most prominent trend in bathroom remodeling right now it to tackle the small makeover projects while waiting for the bigger alterations on their list when the money becomes available. Paying by cash instead of having to take out a home improvement loan and putting themselves in even more debt is also the in thing to do. Read the rest of this entry »

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You enter your bathroom and get a sense of disconnection, you can’t quite place your finger on it but it just seems a bit out of alignment. Most newbie bathroom remodelers are either unaware or just have not been thought the principles of good bathroom design. Straight lines, curved lines, edges, corners and decorative features of your bathroom fixtures and furnishings create a visual abundance of lines within your bathroom. Unfortunately there are no absolutes when it comes to designing a bathroom with style. So how do we overcome these pragmatic issues and optimally use these lines as a design element in your bathroom to create harmony and make your bathroom space feel more integrated? Based upon the fundamental principles of bathroom design, congruence can be created by strategically aligning these design elements as much as possible. Synchronization creates a smoother visual transition within your bathroom’s space thereby reducing any visual distractions. Any straight object, surface or edge in your bathroom creates a horizontal or vertical line which in turn carries the eye along its plane. Lining up design elements such as the top of your bathroom door with the top of your mirror with the top ledge of your window sill with the top of a linen cabinet creates visual consistency that causes the eye to flow around your bathroom as it moves from one element to the next without interruption. Read the rest of this entry »

Before using wiring tools for your bathroom, first time renovators should check with their local building inspectors prior to carrying out any electrical work in their washroom. From voltage testers to wire cutting pliers, putting together a comprehensive kit of quality electrician’s tools will initially cost you less than if you hired a professional trade person to do the job. Wiring your bathroom can be a major home renovation task but even unskilled technicians can master wiring their bathrooms with the proper tools and training. Often, the work takes only a few hours and essentially even longer jobs can be accomplished over a free weekend. The type of wiring tools needed depends on the type of job and the exact problem in the room. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are one of the lucky homeowners with more than one bathroom then scheduling your next bathroom project may not be much of an issue because if one of your baths is temporarily out of commission you can always use the other. However, if your only bathroom is in dire need of an upgrade then creating a detailed timeline will speed up the process so that you can get your remodeled bathroom up and running in no time with minimal disruption of service. Preparing a schedule for your bathroom project will not only establish a date for completion, it will also allow you to better negotiate contracts so that you can more appropriately schedule your time. The first initial step in establishing a project timeline is to figure out the sequence of construction that is needed to meet your remodeling goals. While the size and scope of most bathroom remodeling projects differ considerably depending upon what you want done in your bathroom, there are four general phases that the typical bathroom renovation goes through. Preconstruction, demolition, preparation of the space and the installation of fixtures and surface finishes and materials, all take time and you must estimate the time needed to complete each step. If this schedule is done correctly, it will establish a logical sequence of events to guide you as well as help to give your bathroom a sense of professionalism and finish. Read the rest of this entry »

Compartmentalizing your bathroom can increase functionality and privacy. If you have an ugly bathroom that you are embarrassed about, it’s time to upgrade it so it is not longer offensive and more functional. The bathroom is one of the most frequently remodeled rooms in the home because house owners not only want more bathrooms in their homes but they also want more amenities as well. One important factor that will influence the design style of your bathroom is the changing lifestyles of today’s families. Compartmentalization is in. Modern lifestyle trends dictate that bathrooms must accommodate the morning rush hour. This development has created more demand for bathrooms with more space and more amenities. According to statistics, the average size of a bathroom has doubled in size since the 1970’s. Double sinks, separate tubs and showers, and separate dressing rooms have spurred on the trend of compartmentalization in bathrooms to appropriately divide the space, effectively increasing privacy, functionality and the flow of bathroom tasks and traffic. Read the rest of this entry »

Small half-baths can create a big time impact on the guest that visits your household. Most of us have them in our homes; these handy little spaces are normally furnished with only a sink and toilet and sometimes go by the name “Powder Room” because of the tendency of guest to go in there to freshen up. The problem with these pint-sized baths is that they are so small, so how do we make that small ugly bathroom usable and inviting? Well the first and obvious solution is to place them in a convenient and accessible place on the first floor of your home near a public area. But remember that because some people are naturally shy when it comes to using the toilet, you want to place your half-bath partially down the hall where the bathroom doors do not open directly onto your living room or dining room space. The purpose of a half bath is to eliminate traffic that may congest the main bath in your home. Since these bath spaces are regularly used by guest, (sometimes called “guest bathrooms” for obvious reasons) you want to make the space appealing to leave a memorable lasting impression of you and your home on your visitors. Read the rest of this entry »

At bathroomgurureview we understand that not all bathrooms give the desirable impression you would like them to. You’re unhappy with how your bathroom looks. You think it’s ugly. You wish you could demolish it and renovate the whole thing. Unfortunately, you don’t have a big budget, and you don’t have a lot of time. Your best choice is to re-paint. Freshen up the room with a new color. Maybe you will discover the tone that helps to balance out the room and smudge out that ugliness that was once glaring at you every day. With this definitive guide to painting your unsightly bathroom, you will learn which tools you need, what paints to purchase and how much this is all going to cost so you can better plan out your budget. Follow these easy to understand washroom painting directions and you too can transform your unattractive bathroom into a room that is inviting and admirable. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to buying a cast iron tub, the amount of options and things that you will need to think about can be pretty overwhelming. Even after you have decided on and purchased the perfect tub for your home, the task of maintaining it is one that many people are not familiar with in the slightest. Thankfully, things do not need to be as difficult as they seem and we are going to get a closer look at some proof of that. Read the rest of this entry »

Attention to detail can transform an awkward and uninviting bathroom space into a haven where you can relax and enjoy the various textures in your bath. With the right choice of textures you can soothe and pamper your delicate skin. Surfaces should be inviting to the touch since the bathroom is one of the few rooms in the home where you can bare it all as nature intended and not feel embarrassed or guilty about it. Few bathroom remodelers even consider this factor into their bathroom renovation planning; yet in the bath the sumptuous feeling of the right textures can really enhance the whole bathing experience. When we think of texture in the bathroom we usually associated it with surface quality: smooth or rough, soft or coarse but in reality texture in your bathroom goes far beyond these superficial labels. Texture can also be interpreted in terms of depth, the unevenness of the grain or the elevation of its pile. Whether naturally occurring in nature or man-made, surfaces in your bathroom help define the global design and feel of the room so it’s important to get it right. Read the rest of this entry »

Is your ugly bathroom keeping you up at night just thinking about it? When it comes to refining the design of your bathroom, essentially it is a give and take improvement process. Since there are so many different ways to actually design your bathroom, there is no one correct solution to this dilemma. What someone may consider being a welcoming space; others may interpret as being an uninviting, crowded or even a downright ugly bathroom. Don’t fret though. There is help in refining the design of your less than perfect bathing area, it does however require a little bit of soul searching and the proper application of fundamental bathroom design principles. Read the rest of this entry »