What to consider when renovating your bathroom

Thinking about updating your bathroom and don’t know where to begin? The first thing to think about is scope. Will this be a full gut renovation or just a facelift, or somewhere in between? Here are some things you should consider before you get started! Sometimes, your space just needs a few things to give it a refreshed look. These would be cosmetic adjustments and What to Consider nothing structural. If you don’t have When Renovating the time, need, or budget for a full-on Your Bathroom renovation, here are some suggestions that don’t take too much effort but provide a lot of impact: • Give the room a general design update with a new shower curtain, new towels, and a new paint colour for the walls and/or vanity, and don’t forget colour for the ceiling! • Add accessories, i.e., plants, artwork and display beautifully packaged toiletries • Change out the window coverings Higher budget, but still cosmetic: • Update the countertop and/or backsplash. • Re-face (new doors) the vanity and any other cabinets in the room. While a full renovation can mean updating tiles, backsplash, countertops and sinks it’s important to consider one of the most crucial aspects of a bathroom, where you will be bathing. For a larger project, the big question that usually comes up is whether to keep the bath. Some people love soaking in the bath, and it’s definitely a necessity if you have small children! I recommend having one bathtub in the home for resale. Even if you’re not planning to sell right away, at some point down the line you will. In terms of showers, there are many different types to choose from. Rain showers, steam showers, body sprays and even ones that have sound and coloured lights. Curbless showers avoid a tripping hazard, think long-term needs. Making changes to your bathroom can be quite the project. A professional designer/decorator can help you lay out your floor space to make the most of every inch and/or provide suggestions for a facelift. jane@janenaresdesigns.com Jane Nares is an Interior Decorator based in Ladysmith. janenaresdesigns. com 250-252-0501