{"id":1206,"date":"2022-09-26T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2025-06-18T06:23:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:23:48","slug":"tips-for-a-successful-bathroom-remodel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/tips-for-a-successful-bathroom-remodel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for a Successful Bathroom Remodel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bathroom-remodel-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"womans-hand-feeling-water-coming-from-showerhead\" class=\"wp-image-1207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bathroom-remodel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bathroom-remodel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bathroom-remodel.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that the average person spends more than 2 years of their life in the bathroom? If you\u2019re going to spend so much time in there, it\u2019s nice to have something pretty to look at!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not surprisingly, bathroom remodels are one of the most popular types of home improvement projects. If you\u2019re considering diving in, here are a few tips for a successful bathroom remodel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Choose Bathroom Colors That Enhance Space<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathrooms tend to be smaller rooms and choosing the wrong color can make them seem cramped and tiny. Darker colors make a space seem smaller and cozier, which doesn\u2019t always work in a bathroom.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for lighter, brighter colors that will visually open up the space. It\u2019s amazing how much just the color you choose can affect the visual size of the room.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Optimize Bathroom Lighting for Function and Style<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning <\/span><a href=\"\/remodeling\/bathroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Louis, MO bathroom remodeling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, think about the lighting as it also has an effect on the apparent size of the space. People often like directed lighting in a bathroom for putting on makeup or inspecting their appearance so be sure to put lights around the mirror for this purpose.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you need ambient lighting in the rest of the room as well. Otherwise, the space will seem smaller and more closed off.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Install Practical Towel and Storage Hooks<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tired of having towels and small items always on the bathroom counter? Use the walls instead!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add hooks for towels, clothing, and other items that you can hang. Shelves are great for small items like personal care products, tissues, and a toothbrush holder.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Enhance Visual Space with a Strategic Mirror<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a great tip, especially in a small bathroom. Mirrors are another awesome trick for making a space seem bigger. Plus, they help bounce the light around so that the bathroom is more well-lit without having to add more lights.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Use Durable Wall Materials Like Tile or Wainscotting<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathrooms are wet places and water doesn\u2019t mix well with typical wall materials. A great way to protect your bathroom walls from water damage is to install wainscotting or tile on the lower sections of the walls.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Hiring a Bathroom Remodeling Professional<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are definitely simple tasks in a bathroom remodel that savvy DIYers can handle themselves. However, there are also some tricky aspects, particularly if you\u2019ll be adding new plumbing fixtures. For guidance, it\u2019s smart to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/some-tips-on-making-your-bathroom-remodel-go-smoothly\/\">follow tips for smooth bathroom remodeling<\/a> so you know what to expect and avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, do you know how to slope the shower floor for proper drainage? How about correctly sizing a toilet? (Did you even know you had to think about toilet size?)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistakes here can be costly, so<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/3-common-diy-bathroom-remodeling-mistakes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoid common DIY remodel mistakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by bringing in trained professionals who handle these challenges regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s always nice to save a little money on projects like this. But all too often, homeowners bite off more than they can chew. To make your efforts worthwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-ensure-successful-bathroom-remodel\/\">consider how to ensure remodeling success<\/a> before committing to a DIY approach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you turn your bathroom into a space you\u2019ll love!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><b>Reach out to Performance Plumbing today for professional and reliable plumbing services.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not surprisingly, bathroom remodels are one of the most popular types of home improvement projects. 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