The answer possibly depends on your role as

landlord because of hidden water damage discovered at inspection, or

homeowner because the good lady of the house told you so – right?

On the bright side renovating the bathroom is like upgrading your lifestyle. Think about, the bathroom is the first room you enter in the morning by setting the mood for the entire day. Often at night it is the calming down and restorative place for your soul.

For landlords commonly the bathroom causes frustration because of failing fixtures or fittings often ignored by tenants. As investor upgrading and adding value to the property results in rent increase and higher cash-flow that improves the borrowing capacity.

In both cases it makes sense to plan a well designed and timeless bathroom layout that won’t need to be renovated in near future. As bathroom solution I would recommend;

 A frameless glass shower

at adds a timeless modern touch and is ideal for sporty and active people. If you have a big bathroom you might choose a bath tub and a shower. For limited space a glass shower cabin opens the room and makes it not only functional but also elegant and bright.

 Bright Colors and Tiles

This makes a small room looks bigger. Durable tiles pay off on long-term.

Lighting

Move away from one only spot light at the ceiling and place lights at the mirror(s) and general lighting from overhead fixtures.

Mirrors

Large mirrors are important to open up space especially in small bathrooms. Smaller mirrors are for the purpose of checking makeup, shaving etc.

Flooring

Wooden floors properly sealed and stained are durable enough for normal bathrooms but floor tiles and PVC flooring has its benefits.

Accessories

Towel bars, tissue holders, soap dishes, and robe hooks are useful items. Think about size, style and practicality. Important are decorative features and the ease of cleaning. Nowadays freestanding pieces like a vanity or bathroom cupboards are important design elements.

We have done many bathroom renovations. That’s why I would like to share in blogs to come experiences for

• converting a low pressure to main pressure domestic water system
• implementing solar hot-water and
• few do’s and don’ts

Please feel free to contact me for having a chat about what your bathroom means to you and main areas of interests.

Remember – asking a question does not cost you anything

Klauster