If one or more of the bathrooms in your Victoria home is in need of an update, you may be considering a home renovation project. While remodeling your bathroom is a great way to add value and enhance your lifestyle, completing the wrong renovations wastes time and money, and more importantly, it does not grant your family the end result you are hoping for. Before taking on the bathroom reno in your Victoria home, ask yourself questions about how you use your bathroom and what you are hoping to accomplish by renovating.

Know the Purpose of Your Renovation

Bathrooms are very personal spaces, and they serve a lot of different purposes. While a master bathroom might provide you and your spouse with a private retreat at the end of a hard day, the hall bath is more likely to serve a more utilitarian purpose such as bathing children. If you are planning to renovate your half bath, the purpose might be to impress guests and make them feel welcome in your home. Understanding what purpose your bathroom serves can help you to decide on the best design ideas, architectural changes and renovations in order to maximize your budget and your space.

In addition to recognizing the purpose of your bathroom, consider your family’s long term needs when planning your Victoria home renovation. If you plan to stay in your home for several years, you may want to incorporate changes such as adding grab bars that double as towel holders, easy entry bathtubs or walk-in showers, widened doorways for wheelchair access as you age or other options that will maximize your opportunities for safely aging in place. If your children are nearing adulthood and plan to remain at home, you may want to add bathroom entrances directly from their bedrooms or even add a secondary bathroom that gives them the privacy they will need. Considering longer term needs can help you to determine what your space lacks, what you need to add now and how you need to complete your renovation so that further modifications are possible when and if you need them.

Long Term Bathroom Renovations

While it is always important to consider the purpose of your bathroom and your family’s long-term needs, never discount the possibility of putting your home on the market. Even homeowners who plan to live in their houses forever sometimes experience unforeseen changes that force them to sell. If your Victoria bathroom renovations are too specific and you need to sell, it may impact your resale value or force you to take on additional, expensive renovations. For that reason, it is important to balance your family’s needs with design elements that are neutral and appealing to potential homebuyers. Renovating in this way takes some effort, and it is advisable to discuss your plans with a Victoria general contractor or real estate professional for assistance.

Getting the exact bathroom your family wants and needs involves planning ahead and consulting with industry experts who can help. At Alair Homes Victoria, we assist clients with bathroom renovations of all scopes and sizes. Our general contractors listen first and help homeowners to realize their dreams with honesty, integrity and value. By keeping our customers informed and involved every step of the way, we complete bathroom renovations that exceed their expectations. Call us to learn more.