There are many reasons why bathroom upgrades are consistently part of home remodeling plans. They improve a home’s functionality, they help increase its value and they make it a more pleasant place to live. In this blog, the bathroom remodelers at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park share bathroom upgrades that are worth the cost.
Plumbing
Plumbing upgrades may not sound as exciting as getting a new countertop or a hot tub, but they can dramatically improve your bathroom’s functionality. Simple changes such as increasing the size of the drainage pipes can reduce the likelihood of clogs and backups. Upgrading to new pipes can also address plumbing issues such as installation mistakes, as well as help ensure reliable performance for years down the line.
If you have an unfinished basement, adding plumbing makes perfect sense, even if you’re not planning on finishing the basement at the moment. When you’re ready to finish it out, you can save a lot of time and money by not having to rip out walls to install plumbing. Your remodeler will only need to connect to the existing plumbing, then skip to building the framing and drywall.
Heated Floors
The sensation of bare feet on cold tile floors has made many a homeowner dread going to the bathroom at night. If you’re one of them, then heated bathroom floors should be part of your next bathroom renovation. There are two types of floor heating systems to consider. Hydronic heating systems consist of a series of pipes laid under the floor. Hot water from the water heater is pumped through these pipes, then pumped back into the water heater for reheating. If you already have an existing water heater with a tank, this is an easy upgrade.
A second type of floor heating system consists of coils that are either embedded under the floor or hidden behind the baseboards. Functionally, they’re similar to toasters, hair dryers and electric furnaces: the coils are heated to a certain temperature, providing the desired level of heat. A floor heating system is independent of the HVAC system, which means you can turn it off and on without affecting house heating.
Storage Space
By opting for the maximum storage that your bathroom will allow, you can save on additional costs of storage expansion. In addition to the usual medicine cabinets and space for bathroom supplies, think about storage for spare towels and bathrobes for yourself and guests. Maximizing storage space without making the result look cluttered can be tricky, but you can achieve it with a skilled remodeling company like DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park.
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