Home Improvement Information


How to Remodel A Small Bathroom


Not all bathrooms can be lavish spaces with whirlpool tubs and two separate vanities. For some bathrooms, space is at a premium and knocking out walls is not an option, but remodeling must be done. Small bathroom remodeling presents its own complications, but with the right information, a small bathroom-remodeling project can shine.

Before beginning your small bathroom remodeling, design a floor plan that maximizes the room's useable space. Don't be afraid to design up by incorporating free-floating cabinets. Use mirrors to stretch a small bathroom's space, and keep the color scheme simple. Keep a small bathroom bright, fresh, and inviting with coordinated colors and accessories.

Pare down the scale in your bathroom. Big items take up more space in the bathroom and look bulky. Corner sinks are simple and small. These sinks free up visual space below, but don't provide the counter space and cabinet space that a traditional sink provides. Another option is a pedestal sink. These sinks have a more classic design and are free standing. Wall-mounted sinks save space but do not have counter space. Both types of sinks do not provide storage space underneath. Most home-improvement stores stock smaller sinks, or you can custom order one from a cabinet shop for a price.

A simple way to conserve space is to do away with a tub and just use a shower. Smaller tubs, however, are available, although most cannot handle whirlpool faucets. Any tub less than five feet long will probably spill the water sprayed by the whirlpool faucets.

Pick a toilet that can sit close to the wall to conserve space, and the size of the seat and tank design determine just how much space the toilet will use. Also pay attention to the size of the home's original toilet. Older homes have toilets with 10 to 14 inches between the wall and the toilet drain, but newer homes typically have 12 inches. The wrong toilet won't fit. Buying a toilet with a low tank takes up less visual space and compact toilets leave more room, but as with any small bathroom remodeling project, use these suggestions to find a toilet that is both stylish and fits in the room.

Finally, limit what you bring into the bathroom. To save space in a cramped bathroom, for example, it may be best to have a dressing area in a bedroom. Limit the number of accessories -- clutter can easily make a small bathroom look smaller.

Planning a small remodeling may take extra planning, but the resulting clean, beautiful, an uncluttered bathroom will be an inviting space.

Bathroom Remodeling Info provides detailed information on bathroom remodeling ideas, costs, plans, and checklists. Bathroom Remodeling Info is the sister site of Kitchen Remodeling Web.


MORE RESOURCES:

Inspire ushers in fall season of fun, home improvement
Hometownlife.com
The calendar still says summer, but the recent cool temperatures, start of the football season and colorful leaves are harbingers of autumn. ...



Showbiz Spy

Tim Allen Wants to Make a Comeback to Primetime TV?
Gossip On This (blog)
The former “Home Improvement” star, who just lent his voice to his famous Buzz Lightyear character for the summer hit movie “Toy Story 3,” is reportedly in ...
Tim Allen Back On TV Next Year?Gather.com
Tim Allen may make TV comeback, becomes the voice of ChevroletOnTheRedCarpet.com (blog)
Tim Allen Headed Back to TV?!ScreenCrave.com
Thaindian.com -Showbiz Spy -Post Chronicle
all 19 news articles »


Home Improvement Show coming
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
... construction project, or even financing for it all, you might want to mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Home Improvement Show at the Cain Center. ...



FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT: Ways to seed your lawn
Newton Kansan
By Anonymous By hand: For smaller areas, remove the dead grass, roughen the soil with a rake and sprinkle a thin layer of seed evenly across the soil. ...

and more »


Fall Home & Remodeling Show to Feature Design Experts and Chefs
Sussex Sun
Contestants on a popular reality TV show, a cable television design expert, and local home improvement and remodeling experts, will share their ideas, ...



A 10 in the Valley! DirectBuy of Delaware Valley celebrates 10 years in business.
PRLog.Org (press release)
The leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, DirectBuy of Delaware Valley offers products ranging from light fixtures to ...
A 10 in the Valley! DirectBuy of Delaware Valley celebrates 10 years in business.ClickPress (press release)

all 2 news articles »


At Home with Marni: Curb appeal matters
San Jose Mercury News
This week a local TV producer stopped by to talk about my doing a home improvement segment. I think he really wanted to scout out my house to see if I knew ...



Lowe's 2Q Net Up 9.6% But Sales Growth Light; View Cautious
Wall Street Journal
(LOW) fiscal second-quarter earnings increase 9.6%, though sales disappointed and the home-improvement retailer's results and outlook added evidence that ...
Lowe's Profit Rises 9.6% to $832 MillionNew York Times
Lowe's Reports Second Quarter Sales and Earnings ResultsMarketWatch (press release)
Lowe's Comes In LowForbes
The Associated Press -Automated Trader -Financial Times
all 523 news articles »


Avoiding home repair scams focus of Powder Springs seminar
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Homeowners and future homeowners are invited to a seminar to learn how to avoid home improvement scams. Powder Springs Mayor Pat Vaughn and ...



Daily Record (subscription)

Beware the cheap driveway fix
Daily Record (subscription)
“Before hiring or paying anyone, a homeowner should contact the Maryland Home Improvement Commission to check the license status of the individual and ...


Google News

home | site map
© 2007