{"id":1572,"date":"2021-10-13T05:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T05:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeandhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1420"},"modified":"2021-10-13T05:52:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T05:52:00","slug":"10-things-consider-remodeling-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandpointrealtyidaho.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/13\/10-things-consider-remodeling-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<div id=\"hzroot3445244\" style=\"width: 300px; text-align: center; font-size: 12px; padding: 0; border: 0; margin: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/ideabooks\/59865028\/list\/10-things-to-consider-before-remodeling-your-bathroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Things to Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; margin-bottom: 3px;\"><iframe id=\"HouzzWidget6118133\" style=\"border: 0 none; width: 300px; height: 275px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/jsGalleryWidget\/gallery\/59865028\/\/new_window=yes\/title_on=yes\/width=300\" name=\"HouzzWidget6118133\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"NO\" data-hzvt=\"MjAxOTAxMTI6MjkyOTp2aWV3R2FsbGVyeQ==\"><\/iframe>\n<div class=\"viewGalleryDescriptionHolder\">\n<div id=\"viewGalleryDescription\" class=\"viewGalleryDescription  \">Whether you have a simple powder room or a master\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/ideabooks\/4819986\/list\/en-suite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">en suite<\/a>, functionality should be at the heart of your bathroom remodel. Read on to learn tricks for gaining storage, improving lighting and drainage, and more to ensure that your renovated bathroom stands the test of time.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gallerySpaces\" class=\"out\">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  portrait \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo  trackMe\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/7da124d20436e18a_6291-w400-h506-b0-p0--transitional-bathroom.jpg?resize=400%2C506&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Transitional Bathroom by Arthur Rutenberg Homes - Cincinnati, OH\" width=\"400\" height=\"506\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/arhcincy\/arthur-rutenberg-homes-cincinnati-oh\"><span class=\"pro-name\">Arthur Rutenberg Homes \u2013 Cincinnati, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>1. Plumbing<\/b>\n<p>Residential plumbing typically uses 1\u00bd-inch pipes for drains. You\u2019d be surprised how much gunk and hair goes down that drain. The larger the drain, the less likely it is to clog. The cost difference to upgrade to a 2-inch drain is practically negligible, and unless your framing doesn\u2019t allow for it, you should consider increasing the drain in your shower to 2 inches.<\/p>\n<p>Also, If you live in a region where temperatures drop below freezing during the winter, it\u2019s important that your water supply lines don\u2019t get routed through an exterior wall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/professionals\/plumbing-contractors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a plumber in the Houzz pro directory<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  portrait \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo  trackMe\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/1ff141ab04389aa7_3456-w400-h560-b0-p0--beach-style-powder-room.jpg?resize=400%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beach Style Powder Room by 41 West\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/41west\/41-west\"><span class=\"pro-name\">41 West<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>2. Lighting<\/b>\n<p>Consider recessed light fixtures throughout your ceiling to brighten up the room. Include one (or two) in your shower with the proper shower trim. Install a dimmer switch so you can adjust the mood in your bathroom. You\u2019ll want to consider how you\u2019ll be using the mirror in your bathroom and whether you want aesthetic or functional lighting. Whether you\u2019ll be applying make-up or shaving, bright light fixtures properly placed go a long way to help you see what you\u2019re doing close up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/bathroom-lighting-and-vanity-lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find bathroom vanity lights in the Houzz Shop<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  portrait \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo  trackMe\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/2931066a069bba07_2686-w400-h518-b0-p0--contemporary.jpg?resize=400%2C518&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Contemporary  by Affecting Spaces\" width=\"400\" height=\"518\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/affectingspaces\/affecting-spaces\"><span class=\"pro-name\">Affecting Spaces<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>3. Medicine Cabinets<\/b>\n<p>Do you have the space to recess your medicine cabinet? Oftentimes this is a great way to save a few inches of space over a shallow vanity, and the additional framing typically isn\u2019t going to break the budget. If that\u2019s not an option, ensure that you have enough room at your vanity to have your medicine cabinet protrude by 4 to 5 inches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/products\/medicine-cabinets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop for medicine cabinets by type of mount<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  landscape \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo reloadMe trackMe rimg\" data-stnd=\"618,411\" data-full=\"660,439\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context reloadable\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/35d13c520628ac7f_1980-w618-h411-b0-p0--contemporary-bathroom.jpg?resize=618%2C411&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Contemporary Bathroom by Concept Interiors\" width=\"618\" height=\"411\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/conceptluxury\/concept-interiors\"><span class=\"pro-name\">Concept Interiors<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>4. Wall-Hung Toilets<\/b>\n<p>These fixtures have grown in popularity lately, and for good reason. They no longer break the bank, and they also save space since the tank is hidden behind the wall. But there is a big consideration with these special fixtures. Because of how these toilets drain, if you ever change your mind and opt for a floor-mounted unit, you\u2019ll have to rework the supply.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/products\/toilets\/mount_type--Wall-Mounted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop for wall-mounted toilets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  portrait \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo  trackMe\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/74a1b1a7010c82e6_4578-w400-h560-b0-p0--contemporary-bathroom.jpg?resize=400%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Contemporary Bathroom by Wettling Architects\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/wettlingarchitects\/wettling-architects\"><span class=\"pro-name\">Wettling Architects<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>5. A Window in the Shower<\/b>\n<p>This is a great feature if done properly. Some things to consider: Choose a frosted-glass panel for privacy and preferably one that opens for fresh air. Next, ensure that there are stone jambs along the entire installation so that this area is watertight. Also, ensure that the sill gets sloped down and away for proper drainage. Lastly, I always specify a tilt-and-turn window in a shower, because the screen is located on the outside of the window; the handles are plastic, so they won\u2019t rust; and the window provides full privacy even when tilted open.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  portrait \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo  trackMe\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/28b18bdc0771bf3c_5960-w400-h536-b0-p0--contemporary-bathroom.jpg?resize=400%2C536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Contemporary Bathroom by JM Kitchen &amp; Bath\" width=\"400\" height=\"536\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/lewissnyder\/jm-kitchen-and-bath\"><span class=\"pro-name\">JM Kitchen &amp; Bath<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>6. Shower Sills<\/b>\n<p>Like the windowsill, what\u2019s important here is that it is sloped properly into the shower. Try to choose a material that is solid, like stone or quartz. If you tile your shower curb, water can sit on the grout lines and eventually seep through to the framing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  portrait \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo  trackMe\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/0bf133ac0f05c8e7_8405-w400-h560-b0-p0--contemporary-bathroom.jpg?resize=400%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Contemporary Bathroom by Dyna Contracting\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/dynacontracting\/dyna-contracting\"><span class=\"pro-name\">Dyna Contracting<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>7. Shower Floors<\/b>\n<p>Larger tiles are typically more difficult to slope properly, and unless they\u2019re textured, they\u2019ll be slipperier because the grout lines are farther apart. Smaller tiles, whether textured or not, offer more traction and are typically the norm for shower floors \u2014 though the options are nearly limitless.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/products\/tile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop for bathroom tile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  landscape \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo reloadMe trackMe rimg\" data-stnd=\"618,463\" data-full=\"660,495\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context reloadable\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/7dc14ee5042d9c67_7375-w618-h463-b0-p0--bathroom.jpg?resize=618%2C463&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bathroom by Longevity Acrylics Inc.\" width=\"618\" height=\"463\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/longevityacrylics\/longevity-acrylics-inc\"><span class=\"pro-name\">Longevity Acrylics Inc.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>8. Shower Bases<\/b>\n<p>Gone are the days of boring beige prefabricated shower bases. More and more, I\u2019ve been using shower systems that have modern, clean bases made out of acrylic or porcelain. Don\u2019t overlook other options for your shower floor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  landscape \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo reloadMe trackMe rimg\" data-stnd=\"618,411\" data-full=\"660,439\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context reloadable\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/7b51b0410c23b18c_1752-w618-h411-b0-p0--contemporary-bathroom.jpg?resize=618%2C411&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Contemporary Bathroom by MILLWORX\" width=\"618\" height=\"411\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/millworx\/millworx\"><span class=\"pro-name\">MILLWORX<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>9. Drawer Storage<\/b>\n<p>Consider installing a vanity with drawer storage rather than doors. Drawers are easier to access and easier to organize. They can be cut out around the plumbing and can be extra large to accommodate large items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-container  landscape \">\n<div class=\"gallery-photo reloadMe trackMe rimg\" data-stnd=\"618,411\" data-full=\"660,439\">\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"hide-context reloadable\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/fimgs\/280186ce0be0a5d7_6387-w618-h411-b0-p0--contemporary-bathroom.jpg?resize=618%2C411&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Contemporary Bathroom by Design Loft Company\" width=\"618\" height=\"411\" data-pin-no-hover=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-photo-credit text-xs\"><a class=\"hz-username\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/designloft\/design-loft-company\"><span class=\"pro-name\">Design Loft Company<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-text\">\n<div class=\"thBuzz\"><b>10. Shower or Tub?\u00a0<\/b>\n<p>When considering a bathtub or a shower-only option, ask yourself how many baths you take a year. I often have to remind my clients that they are not renovating their homes for a future buyer, but rather for themselves. Even if you live in your house only for another five years, it\u2019s worth it to do it for yourself. And besides, there\u2019s no guaranteed way to tell what will appeal to a future buyer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10 Things to Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom Whether you have a simple powder room or a master\u00a0en suite, functionality should be at the heart of your bathroom remodel. Read on to learn tricks for gaining storage, improving lighting and drainage, and more to ensure that your renovated bathroom stands the test of time. 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