5 Great Bathroom Trends: It Will Become Your Favorite room!

A renovated bathroom

Your bathroom is arguably one of the most important rooms in your home. It is where you polish and prime yourself to start every day. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t include this room in their home improvement plans. Changing up your bathroom design or improving your use of accessories is a good start, but not the kind of thing that’s going to change how relaxed or pampered you’ll feel when you’re inside.

All of these ideas will bring new life to your bathroom, and we can help. Our bathroom remodelomg team works affordably and with the highest standards.

 

Love Your Bathroom Again

When was the last time you really updated your bathroom decor? When was the last time you had the walls painted? How long have you had that bathtub? Change is not always a bad thing. If you are in a situation where you dread spending any time around it, it’s time to call in for some bathroom renovations. It will be just what you need to make it a room you love.

 

Idea #1: Heated Ceramic Tiles

As you hire a contractor to remodel your bathroom, you should consider remodeling ideas that will make your bathroom more comfortable. How about some bathroom tile ideas? No one likes walking across an ice cold tiled floor in the morning as they start their day; and a floor mat or towel soaking up water on the floor beside the tub is not exactly sanitary.

Having a contractor install heated ceramic tiles that are waterproof and slip resistant is just what you need. The floor will be toasty warm, you will not have to worry about falling, and water damage will no longer be a concern.

 

Idea #2: One Large Bathroom Sink

His and her sinks are an adorable thought, but you should think about the lack of counter space that comes with them. With a big sink, with even multiple faucets comes additional counter space, which is perfect if someone in your home has a lot of cosmetic products. Don’t ever leave your bathroom vanity out of your design ideas. It’s often the “centerpiece” of the room. The bathroom cabinets and mirrors that are included will have a large impact on the feel of the entire room.

 

Idea #3: Curbless Walk-In Shower

Here’s a great idea for those looking for small bathroom ideas. Curbless walk-in showers are becoming more popular because they are safe, easy to clean, and stylish. If you have someone who is overweight, handicapped, or elderly living in your home, a walk-in shower without a curb is a much more convenient way for them to shower. No curb means no falling hazard as you (or anyone in your family) gets in and out of the shower every day.

 

Idea #4: Exhaust Fan

According to a report by the National Association of Home Builders, an exhaust fan is the most requested bathroom feature. The question is: does your bathroom have one?

Building codes require all bathrooms to have a fan or a functioning window. If you have a bathroom with a functioning window instead of a fan, do you really want to open it during the winter season to let out the extra humidity every time you shower? Have an exhaust fan installed to remove excess humidity from the bathroom during the months you do not want the window open.

An exhaust fan will make sure the moisture levels in your bathroom are always comfortable. It will also prevent mold and mildew from having enough moisture to grow.

 

Idea #5: Motion Activated Faucets

Go modern with your bathroom decorating ideas! Motion activated faucets are extremely popular in places of business because they are efficient. They can be just as efficient in a home. Think about the last time you brushed your teeth. Do you leave the water running the entire time or do you turn it on and off as you need it? Leaving it running the entire time is a huge waste of water and constantly turning it on and off is time consuming.

A motion activated faucet would allow you to turn the water on when you need it and turn it off when you are done with ease. It provides an opportunity for you to save tons of money on your water bill.

If you have children, you can even have a motion activated faucet installed with temperature control. This way, hot water will never scald anyone who uses the sink.

You should love every room in your home, and this includes your bathroom. If you dread going into your bathroom, it is time for a change. Hiring a contractor to make some quick modifications to your bathroom is all you need to fall in love with it again.

 

What you need to know about energy efficient doors.

Everyone spends a lot of time talking about energy efficient appliances for the kitchen like dishwashers, washers and dryers; and for bigger appliances like heat pumps and water heaters. Sometimes even about windows. But we hardly ever hear of energy efficiency as it relates to doors. Yes, in fact, doors to your home (front doors, side doors, back doors), can all be energy efficient as well.

They not only do an excellent job of protecting the people and objects inside the home, but the right ones can also protect from the elements coming in or the heat/air going out. An important distinction when trying to be energy efficient. Considering how much heat or air conditioning you are losing to a non-energy-efficient door, or how much heat or cold air is coming into your home therefore making you crank up the A/C or heat, means you’re not only spending more money on utilities, but not being very energy efficient.

Energy Star

This is a program from the government that is operated by the Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) to determine if certain items (like the dishwasher or your door) are energy efficient. There are two main things they assess in order to rate the item.

When speaking about doors, it’s all about air and heat coming in or going out. Non-solar heat (i.e. heat that doesn’t directly come from the sun so the heating inside your home). The EPA measures something called the “U Factor” which is the amount of “non-solar heat” that goes through a door. A lower the U Factor value means your door is doing an excellent job at insulating your home from non-solar heat; in other words keeping the heat out during the warm months and keeping the heat in during the cold months.

Then, of course, they consider the solar heat, or solar radiation that goes through the door. This is called the “Solar Heat Gain Coefficient” or SHGC. You want your SGHC to be low because this means it is more energy efficient and will help to keep your home cool in the summer (protecting from the sun’s heat) and warm in the winter (protecting from the cold elements outdoors).

Other Considerations

Of course, it’s hard to know if something is energy efficient just with the naked eye. What makes something energy efficient happens “behind the scenes” so it’s important to know the factors that can affect these ratings.

For instance, depending on whether your door is made of solid wood, or if there are panels of glass, these ratings can change as it adds a whole other level of consideration. Also, what is the door actually made of? Is it solid wood or steel, or is it hollow inside?

What are the benefits?

And of course, like everything else that is good for you or the environment, the price tag reflects this. But it also reflects the extra work that goes into manufacturing these doors. And in the long run, if you spend a little extra up-front, you’ll save monthly on your utilities bill because you’re not losing as much energy. You’re helping the environment by using less energy and reducing your carbon footprint. And of course, by being able to maintain a steady indoor temperature during the winter and summer, you’ll be that much more comfortable in your own home.