9 Things to Include in Your Client’s Bathroom Remodel

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It’s probably no surprise that beautiful bathrooms are one of the most sought-after remodels. Since this space fulfills many everyday needs, it has to function at a high level. Not to mention, bathrooms are the perfect place to add luxurious upgrades that help your clients unwind at the end of a long day. Explore how you can give your clients a dream bathroom they will never want to leave below.

Give your clients a spa experience in their new bathroom remodel with a steam shower and Chromatherapy. This Old House defines a steam shower as, “A moisture-sealed shower enclosure equipped to deliver clouds of steam before, during, or after your shower.” Some steam shower systems are very eco-friendly. For example, some brands can provide 20 minutes of steam that only uses 2 gallons of water. This gives your clients more time to relax without worrying about their increasing water bill.

Chromatherapy, also known as color therapy, is used to improve mental and physical health. By using different colors, our moods can be subtly changed creating more happiness, peace, relaxation, or energy. Many brands offer shower heads with Chromatherapy lights like Kohler. With this perfect duo, your client will never want to leave.

There are endless ideas today about what makes a great bathroom. How it’s designed and styled can make a big impact so pay attention to the details. Things like floating shelves or open shelving for baskets add a nice break from cabinetry and create an open, casual feel. These moments also create space for unique lighting solutions.

Along with open shelves, use designer cabinet hardware on the bathroom vanity. Often you will find better styles with unique designs and more durable finishes for everyday use. By using a combination of knobs, pulls and cabinet latches, it transforms the vanity into an elevated furniture piece.

Lastly, when homeowners are ready to invest into their home, the experience is everything. Spa-inspired bathrooms are very popular right now so use elements from nature and natural stone to make a statement. For instance, organic tile or a large stone slab will transform a vanity backsplash or focal point wall with a free-standing tub. Let the creative juices flow for a truly memorable space.

Smaller spaces need to maximize storage. Make sure your client’s newly remodeled bathroom includes enough cabinet accessories to stay organized. If space allows, every bathroom could use a linen closet, plenty of drawer storage, and roll-out trays. Step it up by adding a pull-out laundry hamper, tall countertop-mounted wall cabinets, and a custom makeup station with seating.

The color scheme of kitchens and bathrooms sets the tone for the entire home. Give your clients a color palette that’s polished and timeless. Most timeless colors tend to come from nature so try different shades of cream, brown, green, blue and even black to add depth. By using these tones, your project will have a relaxing spa-like feel that your clients will love.

Employ your creativity by using lighting throughout the bathroom remodel. Lighting is a great way to add interest and function at the same time. Try adding sconces next to the mirror for an elevated look and easier makeup application, or use LED strip lights behind the mirror for a fun glow. Pendants are also great at lighting up focal points like soaker tubs or custom vanity cabinets.

This product is not typically in the bathroom, but it still has a big impact. Tankless water heaters are great for houses that need a constant flow of warm water. Not only are they compact and space-saving, but they save water and can last up to 20 years while saving your homeowner up to 40 percent on their utility bill.

Bathrooms are one of the most heavily used rooms in the home. They tend to accumulate dirt and grime so do your clients a favor and source a durable countertop for their vanity cabinets. Long-lasting bathroom countertops include anything from granite and quartz, to concrete, marble and terrazzo. Surfaces that come pre-sealed and have anti-microbial properties will be the easiest to use long-term so keep that in mind when choosing this design element.

One way to make your client cozy and comfy in their new bathroom is by adding heat. Radiant floor heat, heated towel bars and warming drawers for towels are all tasteful ways to add a spa-like atmosphere. No one likes walking onto a cold bathroom floor in the morning, so consider adding in-floor heat. Warm towel bars and warming drawers are just another way to go above and beyond making sure the bathroom is always comfortable.

Everyone loves high-quality house tech. Now that your client’s bathroom has everything else, top it off with some extras. Explore touch-free motion sensor lighting from brands like Lutron. Install hands-free motion sensors to prevent the spread of germs. And lastly, surround sound speaker systems and a TV will give your clients everything they could have dreamed of in their newly remodeled dream bathroom.

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