Pros' Guide to Renovating Your Home

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Pros' Guide to Renovating Your Home Let there be no confusion: A bathroom renovation is continuing to cost you time, money, and maybe even a few gray hairs. The rate can reach from “a few thousand dollars to spruce up a present bathroom to six figures for a gut renovation of a high-end master bath. The trick is to accept upgrades that correspond with your lifestyle and systems—maybe you need a tub because you’ll get into it every day; a wall niche if there’s nowhere to store shampoo; two sinks because teeth brushing should not be an elbow war. We ask lots of questions about daily routine and storage needs and emphasize function first.

First elements first—before you still incite mood-boarding or falling in attachment with a home extension design you must recreate—ask yourself the boring questions. You may not still recognize they influence your bathroom requirements, but they do! Any designer worth hiring would run these past their clients before preparing to start. So arrange your answers ready, talk to your designer, and then commence accumulating inspo photos. Understand the Shower/Tub Basics If you have room for one, a freestanding tub is great for resale value in a kid-friendly neighborhood. But if your space isn't big enough for both a spacious walk-in shower and a bath (and you don't have small children to bathe), a shower/tub combo is best. "Back in the era, Jacuzzi-style bathtubs were all the rage, but the pendulum has swung back towards showers, especially in master bathrooms. Of course, there might also be a nice soaking tub in the high-end, but the walk-in shower is the top priority.


Curtains: “We fancy these for shower/tub combos,” since a manageable, adjustable shade performs it more natural to bathe children than a glass door. Bonus: It’s easy to swap out if your style changes.

Glass Doors: Villa extension Dubai can make a shower feel more spacious. Add some warmth with finishes: “Metal grids, pretty hardware, or a framing detail around the entrance. No Doors: The most maximum free-spirited of shower buildings (or lack thereof) is operating door less. Separate waterproof surfaces (and a central drain), and you won’t have to worry about splashing. And last but not least, you'll want to make sure your shower has the right fixtures. Besides standard faucets, drawer pull, and showerheads, some gadgets can be added to upgrade a bathroom without fullon home renovation in Dubai. These are two we particularly love. Thermostatic Shower Valve: It sounds complicated, but basically, this is what gives you the perfect bathwater temperature. “Installing a thermostatic shower valve, which automatically adjusts the hot and cold water to avoid scalding in the event of pressure changes, will add a few hundred dollars to total plumbing costs.


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