Bathrooms

The #1 Choice for Homeowners

Bathrooms are the number one place that homeowners love to renovate, even more than kitchens. One reason why bathrooms get renovated more often than kitchens is simply because the space is smaller and you will typically spend less for a bathroom renovation project for less money than a kitchen project.

Two simple areas we’ve found that can quickly transform the look of a bathroom is lighting and mirrors. It is ironic that, in a room where people need to visually inspect their hair and faces, lighting is usually very dim and concentrated only in one spot—namely, from a ceiling fixture. At the very least, consider having added lighting around the bathroom mirror in the form of sconces.

Bathroom mirrors are so much more than checking makeup or primping hair. Properly sized and placed mirrors in bathrooms are an integral design elements which visually expands the room and adds light to the room. We often like to add a second mirror, in addition to the primary near located above the bathroom sink.

"Here’s a feng shui tip we always recommend: Never have your toilet positioned so that it is facing the door. Toilets should be positioned ninety degrees to the door or at least several feet away from the door."

Renovating Responsibly

We specialize in providing the right renovation for the right reasons. We believe a responsible renovation is to create a more beautiful or functional living space to get you through a specific time frame. Planning a renovation based on the amount of time you are living in your home is the most efficient way to manage your investment. Here is a reliable guide to consider when planning your new bathroom reno.

Living in your home less than 5 years / 18-24k

Demo
New tile on floor 2-5 per sq ft
Pre-fab mirrors and accessories found at places like winners (toilet paper holder etc.)
Pre-fab vanity’s
Fiberglass insert for tub or shower, no tile in bath tub/ shower area
Cloth shower curtain
Plumbing and electrical stay the same
Basic upgrade of shower components, shower head, controls, tub filler (3pc)
New paint
No building permit required

Living in your home 5-12 years / 22-28k

Demo
New custom tile on floor and around fiberglass tub 3-6 per sq. ft
Shower curtain
Prefab vanity
Basic finishes (mirror etc.)
Basic lighting, upgrade or add bathroom fan
Limited drywall removal
Small amount of movement for plumbing
Upgrade of shower components, rain head shower, hand held wand, tub filler (3-4 pc)
New paint
Building permit possibly required and/or possible electrical permit required

Living in your home 10-25 years / 28-36k

Demo all or most drywall
Custom tile, tub, shower pan and niches for shower gels etc. pan.  5-9$ per sq. ft tile choices
Custom shower door glass
Prefab or custom vanity
Upgraded finishes (custom mirror size, etc)
All new lighting, bathroom fan and duct work
Heated floors
Upgrade plumbing fixtures new faucet upgrade shower controls. Rain head, wand, tub filler hydrostatic heat control for shower
Total reconfigure of plumbing locations (House dependent)
New paint
Electrical permit required and/or possible plumbing and building permit