How To Decide What Kind of Bathroom Refurbishment Is Right For You?
Designing a bathroom for your home is one of the major home improvement works which you will carry out. Most people only carry out this kind of project every decade or so, so it is vital that you not only think about what you would like, but also, what will remain fashionable, what will sell your house when it comes to moving (if it is possible in todays difficult home movers market?), and also what you actually want as a family or homeowner from your new bathroom refurbishment.It is also important to think about a few practical issues such as the legalities of installing a new bathroom, which, of course, now fall under various legislation with regards to fitting electrics in bathrooms and also some areas to consider with regards to minor works. You certainly do not want to be the proud owner of a fabulous new bathroom refurbishment, to then find that you need to start getting your home improvement project certified just as you are about to sell your house.
Let Your Bathroom Be A Reflection of Your Personality? Or Not?
If you are looking for a flambouyant bathroom you should consider whether this will add value to your home if in the future it comes to putting your property on the market. Consider adding flambouyancy that you can 'remove' if necessary if you need to 'tone things down' to cater for the average home buyer. For example, it might be worthwhile limiting your budding bathroom design flourishes to decorative lighting, decorative mirrors and cupboards or fancy bathroom accessories, and keeping the bulk of the bathroom - i.e. the bathroom wall tiling, bathroom suite and floor tiling, fairly neutral. Consider expressing yourself decoratively in emulsion on the bathroom walls, adding intricate towel holders, soap dispensers and the like so that you can paint over walls to neutralise when marketing your home, and remove the 'added extras' as necessary - bonus - you could even take your favourite toothbrush holder with you!
What Do You Want From Your Bathroom Refurbishment?
If your household rarely take baths - you're just too busy, so you're big shower people - why not look at the many options in steam cabinets, shower cabinets with radios and other hi-tech shower cabinets. If you're getting electric showers fitted, don't forget to ensure that your electrical installations are compliant with building regulations.
If your household are lovers of long soaks in the bath, or their idea of exercise is sitting in the gym spa, then consider getting a whirlpool type bath fitted and cutting back on expense with shower cubicles and steam cabinets.
Essentially, let your bathroom design be a reflection of yourself, however, even though the housing market is not moving yet, things can change, so it's important to remember that your home is a big asset and you might just want to sell it one day - so avoid 'the avocado bathroom suite' syndrome - your bathroom might be there longer than you are.
Getting Quotes Off Bathroom Fitters
Please feel free to use Top Tradespeople's free tradesmen quotes services to find and compare no obligation free quotes from local bathroom fitters and designers or other local tradesme.
