An average of 4 million homes is sold in America every year.

If you just purchased your first home, statistics show that this is unlikely to be your forever home. Over the years, you are likely to move houses an average 11 times!

A major concern for home owners-tuned sellers is how to sell quickly at a great price. One way to achieve both is by taking up home improvement projects.

Do you want to renovate your bathroom in a way that will look great and add extra value to your home? Here are seven smart bathroom remodel ideas.

1. Install a Tub or New Shower Head

Bathtubs exude a feeling of luxury and sophistication. If you only have a shower and a reasonable amount of space, consider having a bathtub installed.

The bathtubs in the market today come in varying sizes, designs and materials. This has made it much easier for homeowners to find a durable, easy to maintain tub in just the right size for your bathroom.

Aside from its sophistication, families with young ones prefer bathtubs to showers. When the time to sell comes, this becomes a major selling point.

If a bathtub is a no-no, consider getting a new showerhead. Again, the market leaves you spoilt for choice. Select a modern, efficient, and a chic one that will look great in your bathroom.

2. Bathroom Remodel Idea: No Window? Get One

This is one of the smaller, inexpensive projects that can give you a good return.
Inadequate ventilation leads to humidity, creating a stuffy, musty smell in the bathroom.

In time, this becomes a breeding ground of mold and mildew which can pose health risks to human beings.

A fan can serve the same purpose, but a window allows better, natural circulation and light.

Ensure the window is slanted so that water can slide off. It should also be frosted for privacy.

3. Have or Remove a Second Sink

Additional sinks are inexpensive to install as they can share the same supply and drainage as the existing ones.

For the master bathroom, two sinks will allow the residents to clean up simultaneously and to have a ‘his and her’s’ personalized space. Ultimately, it also saves time.

However, only do this if the bathroom is large enough.

If it’s cramped, an extra sink will make the bathroom look even tinier. If you feel the bathroom is small and has double sinks, you can consider removing one to create more room.

4. Floors and Walls

Updating your tiles can freshen up a bathroom and even give it a totally new personality.

This is another area where you will be spoilt for choice when you go shopping. Thanks to construction technology, there is the availability of a wide range of tiles with improved durability and aesthetical value.

Buy good quality grout that resists mold as well.

For safety concerns, smaller tiles are the most ideal for the floor as the extra grouting improves the grip.

Safety concerns aside, you will be able to play around with different colors, textures, and looks and even to mix and match the tiles to create your dream bathroom.

5. Lighting

In a sense, bathrooms are places of relaxation and unwinding. Windows, mirrors, and lighting fixtures can be used to create a bright, warm feeling in the bathroom.

Lighting serves as a safety feature as well by allowing someone to see their way around the bathroom and what they are doing.

Aside from installing a window, you can get bulbs that emit white light as these shine closest to natural light.

To create an illusion of space, you can have these hang from the ceiling so that they are not in the way of anything.

For larger bathrooms, you can use insulated walls and even floor lighting.

Dimmable lights are another option as well. These lights are excellent in helping to create the peaceful oasis a bathroom is supposed to be.

6. Increase Storage Spaces

Aside from the floor space, most buyers appreciate a bathroom with ample storage space.

Here, think about both the horizontal and vertical space. Utilizing the vertical space is especially important in smaller bathroom spaces.

Look into custom cabinets and sliding compartments to increase the storage.
A medicine cabinet should feature prominently. Having it above the vanity is a great way to utilize space that would otherwise go to waste.

Ensure to have it a safe distance above the vanity. An adequate clearance will prevent people from banging their heads when coming back up after bending over the sink.

7. Improve Functionality

This means working on anything in the bathroom that is a pain point.
This could be low water pressure, unsightly water supply, and sewer lines and broken faucets and fixtures.

A functional remodel basically improves functionality and ensures everything in the bathroom performs efficiently.

When it’s time to sell, most buyers will likely go for a house that needs the least amount of fixes.

8. Add a Splash of Color

Color is another inexpensive way of adding life into a drab-looking bathroom.
You can add color through vibrant paint and tile colors. Area rugs are another way to color your space and give the room a warm feeling.

Light fixtures, curtains, and plants can also help you bring in elements of color. Because these are inexpensive, you are in apposition to change things up from time to time.

Mirrors can also help the colors bounce off the wall and reflect throughout the bathroom. They can also make smaller bathrooms looks much larger.

Ready to Start?

Are you ready to get on a bathroom remodel? If so, these bathroom remodel tips will give you some ideas on build upon.

Like any other remodel, ensure to be clear on what you want, create a comprehensive budget, and hire a professional contractor to handle the job within the agreed timelines.

When the renovation is all done, you will have a good chance of landing a lucrative deal once you put the property on the market.

Check out our Home Sellers and Realtors section for more insights on how to get more out of your home.