Fall In Love With Your Bathroom Again!

Nothing dates a house more quickly in Colorado Springs than a bathroom that time has forgotten. Yet any drab or outdated bathroom can be drastically revitalized. There are many bath products available which can give you as beautiful a bathroom as you could possibly want. Many homeowners want the bathroom to be totally utilitarian, but others want a room in which to pamper themselves. How about you? Would you like to fall in love with your bathroom again?

Your answer, and your budget, will determine the best way to remodel. Do you want to work within the existing space of your current bathroom? Do you want to expand by taking space from somewhere else? Maybe you would rather build an
addition to house your new bath.

If you have an extra bedroom, you could move the bathroom to this space or expand a current bath into a portion of it. This will mean that plumbing must be moved but it will also add a modern, spacious bathroom to your home, which will help the resale value. An addition or even a small bump-out could be the solution. This takes the largest investment but will give you the bathroom you’ve always dreamed about.

If you’ve decided to remodel, start with an analysis of your existing bathroom:

What is the condition of the sink, toilet, and tub/shower? If it’s an older toilet, you might update the look, perhaps with a one-piece style. Many Colorado Springs homeowners are moving up to jetted tubs for that relaxing soak after a long day. Jetted tubs are great for that relaxing soak after a long day.

Does the sink have a vanity for storage? If it does, but you just don’t like it, consider replacing it with a one of the many beautiful vanities that are
available today.

Does the sink have dripping faucets? If so, you know how inconvenient this can be. Why not switch to a single operating lever, which is easier to use and gives a better mix of temperatures.

Does your tub include a shower? One can easily be added with a combination tub/shower valve.

Think about reinforcing the walls, adding grab bars, and widening doors for those with physical disabilities or for your later years.

Is your medicine cabinet small and outdated? Consider the various styles of newer cabinets, perhaps with recessed or decorative lighting.

How is the tile? Are you tired of battling the dirt and mildew? Is the grout cracked and the caulk missing? With today's products and technology, all the drudgery can be eliminated and you can once again be proud of your bathroom.

If a window is suffering the effects of humidity it may be best to replace it with an energy efficient window system. And don’t forget deco glass block has made a comeback.

Many older bathrooms don’t have adequate ventilation. You may want to add a quiet fan to avoid the build up of moisture, which can deteriorate materials and add to the increase of mold and mildew.

Are electrical outlets a problem? Face it, the number of electrical appliances you use in your daily ritual has multiplied since the time that many houses were built. This means that you probably want more outlets. These and any that are replaced should be protective GFI outlets for your family’s safety.

Today’s bathroom can be all you want it to be. Enjoy the opportunity to explore the variety of materials, styles and colors available to you. In the end, you’ll reap the pleasures afforded you in the design of a bathroom providing both form and function. You can ‘fall in love’ with your bathroom again!