4 Reasons to Remodel Your Bathroom

If you haven't upgraded your bathroom in a while, it may be time to consider a minor remodel. You can enjoy many benefits when you choose to remodel your bathroom, including a good ROI. If you would like to know more, check out these four reasons you may want to remodel your bathroom.

1. It's Outdated

Just like fashion, home design and décor have trends. If your bathroom reflects older trends, it may affect the resale price. Some common outdated trends include:

• All white surfaces and features
• Large, rectangular wall tiles
• Oversized bathtubs
• Wooden beams on the ceiling

Similarly, if the style no longer matches your personal taste or the rest of the house, it may be time to make some changes, such as:

• Adding color
• Installing a glass shower
• Installing new lighting
• Upgrading fixtures and faucets

2. It's Been Poorly Maintained 

Naturally, if your bathroom has issues with general wear and tear, a remodel can drastically improve the value of your home. Plus, a poorly maintained bathroom can lead to issues, particularly mold (and mildew) because of all the water and moisture in the bathroom. Other signs of a poorly maintained bathroom include:

• Clogged and slow drains
• Hard water stains
• Leaky faucets
• Peeling or chipping paint
• Peeling or loose flooring

When you do remodel, however, make sure to choose low-maintenance materials and features. Some good options include:

• Getting touchless faucets
• Keeping features and storage off the floor to make the floor easier to clean
• Using drain traps to prevent debris from clogging drains
• Using no-groove toilets
• Using tile for walls and flooring

In addition, make sure the bathroom has plenty of ventilation, including a ventilation system. This removes moisture from the air to reduce the risk of mold. Not only can mold destroy materials like walls and ceilings, but it can also cause irritation, especially for people with breathing issues like asthma.

3. The Bathroom Is Too Small

If your bathroom is too small, you may be able to extend it to make it physically larger. However, there are also ways you can make your bathroom look larger or save space. First, if you have a small bathroom, a glass shower can make the room look larger, but a pivoting door may take up too much room.

Getting rid of the bathtub entirely may also be helpful, especially if you have a large bathtub. Adding mirrors, large windows, and extra light can trick the eyes to make the bathroom look larger. Don't forget to add plenty of storage, such as installing countertops, drawers, cabinets, and shelves.

4. You Want a Good ROI

Ultimately, a minor bathroom remodel is a great idea because it has a good return on investment (ROI). In a perfect world, if you spent $10,000 to improve a home worth $300,000, your home would suddenly be worth $310,000. Unfortunately, life isn't perfect, and you don't usually recoup 100 percent of your investment.

For example, homeowners who add a sunroom may only see an ROI of about 45 to 50 percent. However, a bathroom renovation has an ROI of about 71 percent. As a result, you can easily boost the value of your home. In most cases, a minor to midrange remodel has a better ROI than a major upgrade, but it depends on the state of your bathroom.

If you want to boost the value of your home, the bathroom may be the best place to start. Not only will a good remodel make your bathroom cozier and more comfortable, but it can boost the value of your home, so you recoup much of the investment. If you would like to know more, contact us at Oak Creek Plumbing and Remodeling.