Things to Consider Before Beginning
a Bathroom Renovation

Best vs. Worst Materials

When planning your renovation, take into consideration which surface will get the most use. Most likely, your flooring and countertops will see the extent of everyday wear and tear, making it important to choose materials accordingly. While beautiful, marble is porous and requires a lot of maintenance to keep it looking at its best. If you don’t have time to wipe down your counters after each use, opt for a stone that can tolerate less maintenance, like Cosentino’s Silestone range. Made with 90% natural quartz, silestone counters are made to withstand scratches and scuffs, so you don’t need to panic everytime you drop a tube of mascara. 

Choosing a stone that requires minimal upkeep will ensure that your finishes have the longest lifespan possible, therefore extending any future renovations or making them obsolete altogether.

Timeless Finishes and Fixtures

Part of planning your renovation is making sure you never need to do another one. To accomplish this, pick out finishes and fixtures that will remain timeless. As trends fade and change, you don’t want to be stuck with a bathroom that was Pantone’s colour of the year twenty years ago. 

Trendy colours tend to lean more towards bright, pigmented shades like teal and mint green. For example, Better Homes & Garden predicts that Pantone’s Green Ash will be a trending wall colour in 2021. But as a new year rolls in, you’ll want your colour to transition with it. Opt for neutral colours like Farrow and Ball’s Wimborne White. This is a warm white with a hint of yellow that makes for a versatile and classic shade. For your shower or sink backsplash, opt for a modern, simple look like Fap Ceramiche’s Carrara collection. This is a subtle marble in a brilliant white finish that’s sure to remain an elegant stand-out in your bathroom for years to come.

What’s the Most Impactful Change You Can Make?

Before you even begin the planning process, think of the most impactful or important change you could make in your current bathroom. Not only will this help you decide whether you need a complete renovation or just a few new fixtures, but you can also determine your ultimate resale profit. Bridgewell Real Estate Group writes that an open-spaced shower, a luxurious tub, and a quality toilet can help increase the resale value in your home more than other changes. 

While making only a few changes may narrow down your creative possibilities, we still carry a huge selection of tubs, toilets, and showers made with unparalleled quality. For a sleek look, try our Kohler Veil toilet. For a functional, open concept shower, check out Fleurco’s Latitude Walk-in Shower Door. To give your bathroom the ultimate luxurious feel, opt for Aura’s Olsen Acrylic Freestanding Bathtub. 

Recognizing which pieces will bring the most overall benefits will shave off any unnecessary costs and save you a lot of time and effort in the long run.