A new year could mean a new home design for many, and one of the most remodeled parts of the house Is the bathroom.
According to Realtor's sources, requests for bathroom remodeling services rose to 64 percent in 2015. It was reported that most homeowners are looking into replacing run-down materials or have an aesthetic upgrade of the area.
Compared with kitchen remodeling, bathrooms are way more affordable to do, according to the site. It was reported that the average cost for installing cabinets is around $4,633, while the average cost for installing a new shower is around $3,169. Meanwhile, the cost for installing a new bathtub or shower line is around $2,522, while the installation of new flooring is around $2,969.
On the other hand, if bathroom remodeling is not within your budget as of the moment, Improve Net has some simple tips on how to make bathrooms look fresh this new year. It was suggested that for smaller bathrooms, it is best to use brighter and softer colors to create an illusion of larger space. Meanwhile, pedestal sinks are also perfect for small spaces and may provide a huge area to walk around.
Other items used in the bathroom can also have great creative designs. You can hang green and blue towels which should match green counter tops and sea-themed bathroom walls. For bigger bathrooms, it is wise to install extra cabinets where bathroom supplies and toiletries can be kept to avoid clutter. Other bathroom design ideas mentioned on the site is to use purple shower curtain and granite counters, which prove that small bathrooms can also be in style.
Decorating the bathroom with vintage finds is also highly suggested, considering that they never go out of trend. Aside from that, a large mirror in the bathroom is not only used for vanity but also creates an illusion that the space is larger than it actually is.
