Bathroom renovation is happening now like ever before. Renovation of bathroom and kitchen is done more than any other part of your room. Thanks to the buzzing real-estate trends, today all of us want to renovate our bathroom like how we see in the luxurious hotels and spas. People have started adopting luxurious living and bathroom and kitchen is probably the first thing they would remodel along with other rooms and areas of a flat.
Some time people remodel their bathroom before even considering the entire home remodeling, because they want their bathroom to be fully equipped, functional and luxurious. If you are planning to renovate your bathroom and wondering how and where to start, then you are about to discover some of the amazing tips and ideas to renovate your bathroom.
Here’re the bathroom renovation tips for you
You see, we have started adopting everything that we see in the west and that’s good; after all there is no harm in learning and adopting things that could ease our life. More or less we the people on this planet earth are following global trend. I am still trying to keep it relevant to Indian homes because there are certain things which are still not so commonly used in our bathroom for example we still prefer water over paper.
But anyways, without getting into all of that, let’s find out how to do bathroom renovation in India, for a typical Indian family. Bathroom renovation tips and ideas presented here is just give you a starting point. There are plenty of things that you can experiment with and consider implementing when renovating a bathroom. Just go for it and have fun along the way.
Are you ready? Let’s move on then.
Usability and functionality
Usability and functionality is something that we can’t afford to ignore, irrespective of what we are doing. So keeping that in mind, you should plan to renovate your bathroom. Depending on the size of your bathroom, there are plenty of bathroom fittings and accessories that can be installed such as bathtub, shower, cabinets, geyser etc. Now you may not require a bathtub but you may prefer to have a western commode or an Indian style one.
So how do you take a call on which accessories you should install and of what type? Functionality and usability will help you take a call. Think based on both of these and take a call. We’ll be discussing about most of these tools and accessories that you may like to get installed and fitted in the bathroom.
Color and theme of bathroom remodeling
You know what, it’s better to collect ideas and take references and fix a theme for your bathroom remodeling project before you proceed any further. Not only it helps you decide on the color of other accessories and decorative elements, but also help you visualize how it’s going to look like after remodeling and renovation. Some of us may prefer to have a white color theme and other may like a mixture of blue and white or brown and white color theme for bathroom. White or off-white color theme is best suited for any bathroom because it gives you that fancy and sophisticated look and feel.
Shower
Shower in my opinion is a must to have thing in a bathroom. Whether your bathroom is small or big, you must have a shower. There are many types of showers like rain-shower or under-floor heating with plenty of design variations. Form the traditional one to the most advanced and latest showers that releases water from top as well as sides with a hand shower. Some time people like to have shower screen and if you are thinking of installing one, prefer to have clear or transparent kind of glass screen especially your bathroom is small. Depending on your budget, you have the options to choose from a wide range of showers.
Bathtub
Bathtubs are not so common especially in Indian homes. But when you have space and you think you need one, you should get it installed. Bathtub comes in different shapes, but curvy and rounded ones are most modern and popular bathtub these days. Bathtub can give you truly relaxing experience.
Bathroom Faucets
There are plenty of choices available for bathroom faucets and you should not hesitate in investing in a good faucet. Modern faucets are trendy and stylish, but when buying one just think of long term usability. Also know if it can be repaired for some silly faults, because replacing the entire faucet could be a tedious and costly affair. But anyways this is not an optional thing and you have to have them in the bathroom.
Flooring
Even if titles are most popular when it comes to bathroom floors but you have other flooring options as well like marbles and processed stones. Depending on your budget and style preferences, you may opt out to have any one of them. Whether you are using tiles, stones or marbles, choosing the right set of color for bathroom floors are important. If the bathroom you are remodeling is small, then you should go for lighter color shades for walls and floors but if you have a large bathroom, you may consider the combination of light color wall with deep color for bathroom flooring.
Cabinets and storage space in the bathroom
You need a cabinet in the bathroom to store essential items like soap, shampoo, cleanser etc. Consider creating some storage cabinets in the bathroom. Best way to create cabinets is to have it near the sink. The way you create storage space in your kitchen under the kitchen top, you can consider doing same in the bathroom. Think logically and create space as you may need them. You may also install standalone storage cabinet in your bathroom, so you have the choices.
Lighting
Always go for softer lights in the bathroom which is energy efficient. There are plenty of choices out there but always think of the color combination of wall and floors before you chose the shade of the light. Today LED lights are popular, so you may go for them.
Everything else to consider when renovating a bathroom
You know what, there are plenty of things that can be done and professionally trained and experienced interior expert can give you plenty of input and ideas on how to remodel a bathroom and make it more functional, usable and stylish. But here’s is what else you may consider when renovating a bathroom in India:
Consider plenty of ventilation in the bathroom.
If you have smaller space, you may even consider sliding doors.
Install good quality mirror probably wider to get the feeling of a spacious bathroom.
Consider maintenance and repair issues when installing fitting and accessories.
Accommodate plants if you can because it will make your bathroom live.
Over to you
When renovating bathroom, wall, floor, lights and other basic elements creates all the impact. Think of usability, functionality and budget and start the planning. Collect ideas from online website, catalog, magazines etc and then sort out what you want to incorporate and install when remodeling the bathroom. There are interior experts available in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and other major cities in India who also offer bathroom renovation and remodeling services and you can hire one of them for advice or to get the entire bathroom renovation project executed.
What do you consider as must have’s when renovating a bathroom in India?
