How To Generate Design Ideas For A Bathroom Remodel

Starting a bathroom renovation project should be an exciting time. However, many folks hit a wall when it comes to generating ideas that go beyond replacing the old stuff with new things. Here are three ways to produce more satisfying ideas for a bathroom remodel. 

Begin with Needs

A good way to get the creative juices flowing is just to assess what the bathroom needs. If the shower has plumbing problems and is especially dated, then you know that remodeling should be a focal point for the project. Once you see the available options for the shower, you can start building the remodeling plan for the overall bathroom to match your preferred shower design.

The layout will also guide a design well. If the current layout forces you to navigate around the sink, then you'll likely want to rearrange the spacing of the bathroom's fixtures. The goal of creating a more walkable and livable bathroom will direct your design ideas.

Storage is another practical factor that can guide design ideas. If you need to add storage to a bathroom, you'll have to find a place in the layout for it. Accommodating the new storage system will dictate some of your design choices.

Visual Compatibility with the House

You should also think about how compatible a proposed design will be with the rest of the house. Bathrooms do have some room to stand out a bit from the rest of the residence. However, you probably don't want to create a hypermodern bathroom in a Victorian house unless you're planning to continue remodeling the other rooms to match the new aesthetic. There isn't anything wrong with pushing the boundary a bit, but you don't want visitors to feel shocked by how the bathroom's design stands out from the rest of the place.

Budgeting

Especially if you're overwhelmed by a multitude of ideas, a better approach may be to trim them down. Your budget is one of the sharpest tools for cutting design ideas. If you have seven competing ideas and three just won't fit in the budget, then the reality is that you have four ideas. You might be able to mix and match elements of designs to arrive at something that makes budget sense, too.

Money is the measure of a remodel, and the fastest way to test ideas is to see if you'd actually fight to keep them in the budget. If you wouldn't, then that's your answer regarding a specific design component.

Reach out to a bathroom remodel contractor to learn more.