Essentials for a Bathroom Remodel

Metro Creative Services What began as a utilitarian space for personal sanitation has, in modern times, transformed into one of the most coveted rooms in the house. Bathrooms have become a place to re lax and unwind, and new bathrooms are on the tops of many homeowners’ wishlists. Bathrooms can be as lavish as budgets allow. Wish lists can include every thing from luxurious soaking tubs to rainfall showerheads to chaise lounges to televisions or home entertainment systems contained in the space. Those contemplating their own bathroom renovations may draw inspiration from the following features. • Hot water recirculation system: Few things can be as disappointing as de siring a hot bath or shower only to nd that the hot water tank has been drained. The home remodeling com pany Normandy Remodeling says that water recirculation systems provide on-demand hot water. In such systems, hot water may continuously run through the pipes or there may be a pump underneath a sink. Either way, one needn’t wait for the water to warm up any longer. • Double undermount sinks: Bath room time is at a premium, especially when people must prepare and leave the house together. Rather than jockeying for position around a single sink, dual sinks enable more breathing room and time efciency. Undermount sinks are easy to clean because there is no lip around where the sink meets the vanity, preventing the accumulation of grime and gunk. • Glass-free shower: Soap scum and water deposits can form on show er doors, even for homeowners who are diligent with cleaning. A sizable shower prevents water spray and af fords the ability to forgo glass doors or curtains, thereby cutting down on cleaning and making the room feel more modern. • Multihead shower: When redoing the shower, account for various shower heads so that the water can cascade across the body more completely. This provides a spa experience at home. • Touchless faucets and soap dispens ers: These aren’t just for public bathrooms anymore. Touchless faucets and dispensers are more sanitary and convenient. • Separate toilet room: A shared bath almost necessitates this type of setup. The toilet is housed inside its own small space and closed away from the rest of the bathroom. It’s more pri vate and convenient this way. • Heated ooring: You need not worry about stepping out of a warm shower onto a cold oor when heated oor ing is part of the equation. This option is available in various ooring materials as well. Remodeling a bathroom boils down to certain coveted features that can really set a space apart.

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