Easy Bathroom Makeover Tips From A Remodeling Contractor In Portland

By Allan Iacovelli


It takes both design skills and planning to remodel a bathroom of any size. Customers and contractors can work closely together to find the right fixtures, products and other elements for these spaces, their preferences and their budgets. Following are several tips for remodeling bathrooms that have been provided by a trusted Portland remodeling contractor.

If your bathroom is large, its trendy to put furnish the room with amenities like a wicker chair, an ottoman or a small table. Some people like to build a perch for doing makeup in the bathroom. Larger bathrooms have room for more features. If you have a large bathroom and like to soak in the tub, free standing tubs are popular and you can choose from several designs. A small bathroom lacks space, so minimalist cabinets keep the design simple and add more room. Patterned tile also livens up a simple bathroom design in a small or large space.

Hanging artwork and prints in bigger bathrooms can liven these spaces up as can patterned wall paper. Throw rugs that are rich with color are commonly used rather than simple bath mats. To save space in a small room, consider having wall-mounted faucets installed as these are available in both stainless steel and brass. If the room is bigger, add in some spa accessories for a nice, spa-like touch. Unique fixtures can enhance the lighting designs in these spaces as well.

Bathrooms commonly lack sufficient storage space so add in unique shelves or cabinets to increase this. Mosaic tiles at the back-splash or around the tub are also trendy. Freestanding cabinets and open shelves can additional increase the available storage area.

Curbless shower are quite popular among elderly people given how easy they are to maintain. People who have large-sized bathrooms can even build ADA compliant wet rooms. You may even want add in some electronics like Bluetooth devices, wireless speakers or a docking station.

Radiant floors provide warmth for your feet in the cold weather. Water efficient faucets, toilets and fixtures save water and money. Many homeowners are adding steam showers, which work by a person pushing a button sitting on a bench and being surrounded by steam for about 20 minutes. These are just a few of bathroom remodeling suggestions from a local Portland Remodeling Contractor.




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