What to Consider When Remodeling Your Bath

For many homeowners the master bathroom is a refuge from a busy work and family life, a place for a relaxing spa-like experience. For large families, the bathroom has to accommodate a range of ages and needs.

There are many decisions to make when redesigning your bath, from plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, shower and bath enclosures, lighting, etc. To help you decide what you really want and need, M/R Plumbing has put together a list of some of the questions you should ask yourself when remodeling your bath.

• What features would make the bath more enjoyable for you?
  
• How would you like to use your bath?
  
• Is it a bath for the entire family or a master bath?
  
• How many people will be using the bath? Will there enough sinks and counter space for everyone?
  
• If you have a growing family, is there enough room in the house? Will an addition be needed to make sufficient space?
  
• Do you prefer to take a shower or a baths? Do you have space for separate shower and bath tub, or would a combined shower and bath work best?
  
• Do you prefer a traditional looking bath with features like a claw foot tub? Or, do you like more high-tech design like a steam shower and sauna?
• Storage is one of the most important considerations when designing a bath. Look at your current space needs and think about the toiletries, cleaning supplies and linens you may need to store in your new bath.
  
• What kind of lighting will be needed? Will lighting fixtures be a design feature?
  
• How important is privacy? If the whole family is using the bath, consider partitioning the sink and bath areas.
• If there are older persons in the house, consider features that can make their life easier. Comfort height toilets, grab bars and faucets with large levers can make the bath safer, more comfortable and convenient.

For more advice, visit our plumbing showroom in Crestwood IL.  Here you’ll discover all the latest plumbing fixtures, bath & shower enclosures and a wealth of bath design ideas. Our knowledgeable staff will answer your questions and help you get your bath remodeling off to a successful start!