What are some tips for large bathroom remodeling?

When asked "What are some tips for large bathroom remodeling?" Jason Flippo, who is the owner and president of Signature Home Improvement Inc, which is a business that concentrates on remodeling kitchens and living areas, says, "One thing that plays a big part in bathroom remodeling, as far as looks go, is how tall the ceilings are. If you have an older house, the ceilings are only 8 feet tall or 7 feet tall in the bathrooms, but some of the newer houses have bathroom ceilings that are 10-12 feet tall. If you have tall ceilings like that, you can put more or taller crown molding around the ceiling. In a small bathroom, you might not want to put in any crown molding because the ceilings are too low. So that's one thing that you can do." Another tip he offers is to use recess lighting, which is the thing in the new houses. This lighting is recessed into the ceilings. If you have a big bathroom with tall ceilings, you could do an actual light fixture that hangs down from the ceiling almost like a miniature chandelier type of light. For a unique and surprising twist: "You can do things like rugs, like a nice area rug on the floor, in a big bathroom. It looks really neat versus a small bathroom where there is no room."

Jason also comments, "You might change the colors a little bit differently in a large bathroom than a small one." One common misconception is that a darker color will "close-in" a space when in actuality, especially in larger bathrooms; it can make it cozier without making it seem smaller. Pick a hue that says "sanctuary" to you whether it is a spa-light green or a luxurious deep burgundy.

There are so many choices available in terms of tubs, showers and sinks. As well as a variety of fixtures that can add elegance or hominess depending upon the design. The trick is to decide what look you are going for first by "shopping around" for inspiration in books, magazines, brochures and just by walking around at your local home improvement store. There is also the option of hiring a designer. For a larger space, the time you save by having an expert's help might be worth the extra money in the long run.

With a larger bathroom remodeling project you have the options of adding extra amenities such as a sauna or whirlpool, which others with a smaller space don't have. The trick is to fit all that you want in without taking away from the bathroom's spaciousness or its storage capacity. There is no point on having extra's such as a Jacuzzi yet nowhere to tuck away the towels that you need in order to use it. Or large expansive make-up mirrors, but you have to store all your cosmetics and toiletries in another room. Careful planning must be a top priority in a larger bathroom remodel as much as in a small one in order to not become overanxious with all of the luxury and forget about the functionality and convenience.