How To Renovate Your Bathroom Space To Add Value To Your Home

The bathroom is a space in your home that can benefit from an upgrade or renovation every now and then. 

While it’s not always necessary, it’s one of those rooms that experiences the most footfall throughout the day, so it’s good to keep an eye on the quality of the bathroom over time. Wear and tear is typical for any room but you want to look out for signs of significant damage.

With that being said, if you’re looking to renovate your bathroom space and add value to your home this year, here are a few ways to do just that.

Consider what budget you have available

When you’re looking to renovate a space in your home, it’s good to assess the budget that you have available. The last thing you want is to go into a renovation and not have the money available to do it properly. Whether you’re making a few subtle changes or you’re gutting out the bathroom completely and starting from scratch, every project is going to cost differently.

You might only be able to afford a certain level of finish to the bathroom too depending on what budget is available. Therefore, it’s a good idea to look at your budget in comparison to what you’re looking to achieve with this bathroom renovation. 

Set your expectations at a level where you can realistically afford them without needing to plunge yourself into debt or worry about finances. When estimating the costs of everything required, always look to overestimate and that way, you won’t be shocked or surprised if things come at a higher price point.

Evaluate the functionality and layout

The functionality and layout of the space is important. While you might not be occupying the bathroom with multiple at once like you would a living room or kitchen, you should make the space functional for you to get around easily.

If you’re struggling to know what the new layout should look like, especially when you’re ripping out the existing bathroom layout to make way for a new one, a bathroom remodeler is an excellent option. They’ll be able to figure out exactly what you’re after and create a layout that works for your space and provides ultimate functionality that doesn’t mean bumping into things.

Assess whether any existing fixtures can be kept

Are there any existing features that you can hold onto instead of chucking out? For example, you might have certain mirrors in place or a roll-top bathtub that you only purchased a year or so ago and is still in great condition.

Instead of getting rid of anything and everything when doing a bathroom renovation, it might be that you can hold onto a few things or a lot of what’s already in place. Sometimes making the space feel modern and new again could be just replacing the shower or the toilet handle and other hardware in your bathroom.

Assess what existing fixtures you have and whether any of these can stick around so that you save a little money on your bathroom renovation project.

Make use of smart design for storage purposes

When it comes to bathrooms, they often don’t have much room to maneuver in, which means you’ll want to look at how you design the space for storage purposes. A lot of bathrooms contain storage containers that are either visible or hidden.

Depending on what amount of space you have to work with, you might want to utilize one or two storage ideas, or everything and anything that you find on the internet for guidance.

Storage ideas within the bathroom that can be incorporated within the design might be a cupboard that fits flush underneath the sink. Often enough this can also be shaped in a way that fits around the sink and the extra part of the sink that typically has the P-trap.

Light up the space in different ways

The bathroom isn’t always a space that has a lot of windows. In fact, some bathrooms have no windows whatsoever and as such, can feel like you’re in a dull and uninviting space as a result. Therefore everything you choose when it comes to lightning is important.

If you don’t have any windows in the bathroom, then it might be useful to have artificial light that can mimic the appearance of natural daylight. You could also opt for mirrors that light up either face on or around the outside of the mirror itself. 

There are lots of different lighting fixtures you can put into this space from LED spotlights to strip lighting across and under vanity counters. For some, a light might even be needed underneath the toilet so you can find your way in the dark to do your middle-of-the-night pee.

Explore what lighting options can help enhance your space, especially when working with limited lighting to begin with.

Make it accessible if necessary 

Accessibility isn’t always needed but it’s something to consider if you’re of a household that's getting older, rather than being young and just starting out the family. While some households need accessibility in their homes regardless, access features can be good for adding value to your home if you’re attracting specific buyers or a wider buyer market in general.

Making it accessible can be a great way of adding something more to your bathroom space and assisting those who might need help at some point down the line.

What does that look like? Well, perhaps a handrail in the bathtub will be useful for getting in and out of the bathtub easily. You could always put

Select durable features and bathroom furniture for long-lasting return

When it comes to updating a bathroom space, you want to select features that are durable and not going to fall apart within a few years of them being fitted. The same goes for any bathroom furniture you spend your money on. You want a long-lasting return when it comes to a bathroom renovation and it’s something that you don’t want to have to go back in and fix.

Look at all of the suppliers you’re using and ensure you’ve got the best product and fixtures possible for the budget you can afford. Just because you might be on a low budget, doesn’t mean you have to be satisfied with cheap and shoddy furniture or fixtures.

Ensure there’s enough ventilation to prevent damp and mold

Ventilation is an important one for your bathroom because you don’t want any mold or dampness growing in places around your home. If your bathroom isn’t ventilated properly then it not only the bathroom air quality but the rest of the home too. Too much moisture in your home is going to lead to mold and that’s something you want to avoid as best as possible.

With that in mind, look at what ventilation is currently being provided in your bathroom and if it needs fixing, then this is something you should be factoring into the budget plan for your bathroom renovation.

If you’re finding damp or mold in your home, it’s best to take action as soon as you can. Invest in dehumidifiers that will help clear the air of excess moisture and tackle any mold spots with the right cleaning products to ensure it’s gone for good. 

Invest in smart features

Smart features are great to have in your home and it’s something that can be done well within your bathroom too. Whether that’s having direct access to underfloor heating temperatures to the general temperature in the home.

Look at what smart features come with the latest toilets as well as the shower options you might have available. You can also get smart mirrors now so it’s worth exploring all of the options available and incorporating them where you see fit for purpose. Not everything will be relevant to what you’re looking for, so be selective in what technology you add to your bathroom space.

Take good care of the newly renovated bathroom over time

As with any renovation work you do on the home, it’s important to try and look after it as best as you can. When it comes to a newly renovated bathroom, you should be conducting the relevant maintenance requirements to keep it in good shape. From wiping down tiles to avoid excess moisture on walls to cleaning any discolored grouting.

There are plenty of tips in which you can look after the bathroom effectively and help ensure your bathroom renovation investment is one that keeps returning the goods every year. You should be doing a renovation such as this one every decade or so where appropriate. Look at whether your bathroom needs an update or just a level-up when it comes to maintenance. 

Renovating your bathroom space can provide great value to your home not just financially but for your well-being too. There’s nothing quite like coming home and relaxing in your bathtub or shower after a long day at work or play.