Homeowners trying to use the do-it-yourself method often wonder if there is one correct way of designing and remodeling a bathroom. When you look online for tips and tricks, you will find many different opinions on what your options are and might feel confused as to what to do for your bathroom remodeling project. When you hire professionals, you can be sure that your bathroom design is being done the correct way. When you are talking to contractors, you will know they are on the right track if they are keeping the following tips in mind:

  1. Toilet Placement- very rarely will you open the bathroom door and come face to face with the toilet. A great rule of thumb is to put the toilet towards the back of the bathroom, or somewhere inconspicuous and position the sink towards the front instead.
  2. Do not Forget to Plan Lighting- The big parts of bathroom remodeling—new toilet, bathtub, showers, vanities, paint, flooring etc., are often at the front of your mind when designing your new bathroom; however, many people forget an essential element—the Lighting! Make sure there is a lighting plan included on your floor plan including outlets.
  3. Creative Ways to Save Space- If your bathroom remodeling plan cannot include expanding or creating an addition you can make more space by getting creative with your design plan. Consider replacing the tub with a shower, using corner vanities, or not having a vanity at all to open the space.
  4. Ventilation- The worst thing to forget when bathroom remodeling is the ventilation. Mold and mildew can grow in damp spaces and you will need to have proper ventilation of the bathroom to keep the space dry when not in use.

The contractors helping with your bathroom remodeling should be talking to you about these four aspects and including these ideas on their blueprints for your design. You can rely on the best contractors to not make mistakes in the way they design your bathroom.

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