It’s safe to say that the bathroom is one of the most used and important parts of our home.

So what happens if your shower is badly in need of a makeover to increase its value, up its efficiency, and just make it look better?

That’s where a shower remodel can come in handy.

At Envision Design, we want to help you get remodeling done right. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you transform your shower into your dream shower.

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5 tips that can take your shower remodel to the next level

Sometimes people like to add a new layer of grout and swap out the shower head and call it a day, but here are 5 tips you’ll want to keep in mind if you really want to transform your shower.

Never be left in the cold again

If you’ve ever been stuck in the cold while showering, you know that it’s miserable until you get your turn under the showerhead.

So if you’re going to do a remodel, make sure you add in additional shower heads and jets so that no one has to miss out on the warm water again.

These features can add additional water coverage for everyone in the shower so that it’s more luxurious and comfortable– not to mention they’ll up your resale value.

Ditch the old doors or curtain

Any shower remodel should aim to increase the efficiency of the space and bring it into the modern age.

There’s no better way to do this than to ditch the old patterned shower curtains or frosted doors. Instead, opt for frameless shower doors.

Frameless doors are often found in spas, so you’ll automatically be changing the entire feel of your bathroom while you’re also modernizing it.

Add in steam

We mentioned that a shower remodel should make sure you’re never left in the cold again.

One way to accomplish this is to add in steamers while you renovate.

Having steam can keep you comfortable and warm as you dry off and get ready for the day. Steam is also known to have some great health benefits, so this will help you look good and feel good.

Update your tiles

One of the biggest issue that people have with their showers is the way it looks. We’ve grown past those old yellow or tan shower tiles.

Instead, your shower remodel should bring it into the new century with some of the latest tile innovations, like gorgeous natural stone or gray accent tiles.

You can even find tile that resembles wood if you want to make your shower unique and luxurious.

Add in recessed lighting

If you’ve ever had to deal with a dimly lit shower, you can understand how dreary it can be.

Taking a shower should be something to relax and pep you up a little bit. So add some recessed lighting into your shower so that you can better your bathroom’s lighting and capture that spa-like luxury.

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Having a small bathroom can take the area you’re supposed to freshen up in feel like a cave.

But what can you do if you have a small bathroom and no space to expand it?

You have to get creative and make the most of your space to make it seem more open and efficient.

Here are some awesome small bathroom ideas to make it go from cramped to spacious.

5 small bathroom ideas you can use to transform your space

If having a small bathroom seems like a curse, don’t worry. You can make the most out of your space with just a few simple ideas.

Go vertical

If you’re running out of room, one of the last things you want to do is clutter up what little counterspace you do have.

That’s why you’ll want to go vertical.

Add in floating shelving to hold your bathroom trinkets, like makeup or small mirrors, so that you free up usable space below. To really add a chic touch, you can move your items into glass storage containers (even old candle jars).

Use paint to open the room up

Swap out your current paint for something that brightens up the room.

You can even c
hoose to have a fun “feature wall“, potentially the one where your sink is, to contrast with the rest of your bathroom and create an open focal point.

Colors like a very light gray, lavender, or powder blue can often make a space look bigger than it is.

Add in a large mirror

Swapping out a smaller mirror for one that’s large and framed can make your bathroom look bigger than it is.

Mirrors reflect light and give you the illusion of more space to get ready with, that way you’re not fighting for mirror space in the morning rush before school and work!

Improve your lighting

When your bathroom is already small and has bad lighting, it’s guaranteed to feel like a cave.

Avoid this by modernizing your bathroom lighting with recessed lights or updated fixtures.

A well-lit bathroom can open a space up and illuminate the available counter or floor space.

Avoid shower curtains

Making a small bathroom feel bigger means that you want to open things up as much as possible.

That’s why you choose colors that will brighten the room, mirrors to reflect more light and expand the space, and lighting to really bring everything together.

Shower curtains do the exact opposite of this. They’re bulky, out-dated, and take away your shower space from the rest of the bathroom.

In a bathroom that’s already small, swapping a shower curtain out for glass doors or frameless doors can make all the difference in opening up the space.

Envision Design put together this helpful guide of small bathroom ideas to help you transform your space into something you’ll enjoy being in.

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The bathroom and the kitchen are the first places people look to for a remodel, and for good reason. You spend a lot of time in both places, and you want to enjoy that time.

It’s one reason the bathroom has increasingly become the main place people choose to remodel, and bathroom remodeling trends this year are looking hot.

Why not turn your bathroom into a personal spa?

1. Bathroom Remodeling Trends: Technologically Wonderful Showers

If you are married or live with your partner, the shower is the place to be. If you have the space, expanding your shower might be the thing that will liven your relationship.

Integrating technology into your shower is the new wave in bathroom remodeling trends, and the Nebia Water System is at the top. It atomizes the water coming out of the faucet. You feel cleaner than ever after your shower, and you will know you haven’t wasted a drop.

2. Two Shower Heads

Have you ever gotten into the shower with someone and then fought to find space under the spray? Why would you put yourself through that kind of struggle when you could have two shower heads?

What’s great about today’s selection of shower heads is that you can add trendy adjustable holders, and, if one of you is much taller than the other, each shower head can be at the perfect height.

3. And A Bench

More than 200,000 people are injured from slip-fall accidents in the bathroom each year, and this isn’t the only reason a stone bench in your shower is a popular bathroom remodeling trend. Imagine sitting down and enjoying a hot shower as long as you want.

You could build in frosted glass walls and feel like you have all the space in the world. Go ahead and stretch out in your shower.

4. Turn Your Bathroom Into A Mini Spa

There’s nothing that says “luxurious relaxation” like having a spa in your bathroom, and no wonder this is among the popular bathroom remodeling trends. You’re getting a beautiful private space in your home where nobody can bother you.

Add some perfectly placed natural light, line your bathroom in granite or marble, and a space age looking tub. Hard lines are popular right now along with rounded fixtures like toilets, sinks, and tubs.

One of the other spa-like bathroom remodeling trends is chromatherapy. This is an atmosphere-enhancing feature designed to help you relax. Colored lights are placed strategically around the tub and around your bathroom creating an otherworldly vibe.

You deserve it.

5. Not to Mention, Classic White

Another popular bathroom remodeling trend is the return to an early 20th-century look, with clean lines, simple white tubs and classic white tiles.

If you have an older house, you might even have an old radiator lying around to really pull off that vintage look.

You deserve to pamper yourself, and you won’t regret remodeling your bathroom.

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Deciding to commit to a renovation is an awesome step! But part of the planning process means you’ll have to figure out the bathroom renovation cost you should expect.

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you budget your bathroom renovation so that you can really go for your dream bathroom!

Budgeting your bathroom renovation cost the right way

The first step with any home remodel is setting a budget for the job.

Unfortunately, that’s not something we’ve all learned to master yet.

That’s why you should keep these budgeting tricks in mind to cover your bathroom renovation cost without stressing about it.

Set yourself into a price range

Before you do anything else, you’ll want to figure out what price range you want to stay in with your remodel.  The average person spends about 9 thousand dollars on their bathroom renovations.

How much do you realistically see yourself spending? Knowing this can help inform the rest of your decisions.

Map out your ideal bathroom

What do you envision when you think about your bathroom renovation?

In order to figure out your bathroom renovation cost, you’ll want to have a list of the items you want to replace, refinish, or add to your bathroom.

As the process continues, you can tweak this list to encompass your goals while sticking within your price range.

Price your must-haves

So you have your list ready and know exactly what you want your renovated bathroom to have and what it should look like.

Now comes the hard part: pricing everything.

This means figuring out how much that each item will really cost you.

Then you’ll have to figure out if you will be doing the work yourself or if you will have to have professionals come in to make the process easier for you. If you decide you’ll need help, you’ll also have to factor in that cost too.

Decide if you can refinish items or if you have to replace them

Once you’ve gotten all the costs and items lined up, take a second look at what you have planned.

Do you need to get brand new cabinets just so they can be white or that beautiful dark wood you want? Or can you put in some elbow grease, refinish them, and save hundreds?

These kinds of choices can bump other items back into your list if they were cut to save costs.

Find costs in your home budget that you can cut

One you’ve budgeted your bathroom renovation cost, take a look at your overall home budget.

This is the point where you’ll want to ask yourself if you need your huge cable plan for the next few months or if you can swap it for a cheaper monthly online movie subscription.

Cut down on what you can and then set up an automatic transfer to a new account in your bank until you reach your estimated renovation cost.

If you want to check out more great tips on renovation and design, check out the rest of our blogs or look through our bathroom services to see how Envision Design can help you.