These days, more homeowners are investing in home improvements and renovations. They don’t only plan on improving the house for the sake of maintenance. They also do this to improve home efficiency, boost curb appeal, and even take advantage of better property value.

When you are in the process of revamping your toilet and bath, aesthetics should not be your only consideration. Sure, those bathroom inspirations you can get on Instagram and Pinterest may have inspired you to start investing more in your home. But the last thing you want is to make permanent improvements that can’t even last long nor fit your needs.

For a more successful toilet and bath update, don’t take the following factors for granted.

1. Reconsider your plumbing

Many homeowners would start a toilet and bathroom renovation without much thought of their plumbing system. Just because you don’t plan to replace your entire plumbing system does not necessarily mean you should not even consider updating part of it. Even if moving your toilet or sink is not part of your original plan, it still pays to reconsider your plumbing.

There are four major signs that your plumbing now needs replacement. The first one is that your house has been around since the 1900s. Older homes usually have their original plumbing still, which is usually lead pipes.

The second one is that you have low water pressure in the whole house. The third one is when your water is discolored. Only allow the experts to update your plumbing system. 

They know exactly how to address your plumbing issues and even make the necessary replacements. Consider finding the right sizes of round steel pipes, as these usually last a lifetime. These are corrosion resistant which means you won’t have to worry about replacing them any time soon after installation.

While you’re at it, go on and update your taps. There are many tap options in the market that allow you to recreate your Pinterest inspiration. Quick research about the quality of your options can help you make the right decision.

2. Keep your essentials in mind

There is no reason to invest in certain elements just because they will look great in your new toilet and bath. One, this will only make the space look tight and can ruin your new bathroom’s accessibility. You can also end up paying for more even if you don’t even plan on using such features.

For instance, there is no reason to add a bathtub to every bathroom in the house when you and your family won’t even use it often. You can opt to place this in the master’s bathroom and settle for beautiful showers in other bathrooms. Focus on the needs of your family members instead of simply adding non-essentials that will only boost your expenses.

Don’t forget the amount of space your family needs. You want the bathroom to be as accessible as possible. This means you want to have enough space so that you can easily walk to the bathroom without bumping on something.

3. Update your lighting

Having your old lighting may help you save some cash. But since the bathroom can be a sacred space for self-care, it won’t hurt to splurge a bit more on the space. This could mean adding ambiance lighting, so you can enjoy your bubble baths more or additional vanity lights to make skincare regimes more exciting.

There is no reason for you to only stick to task lighting. You can mix things up to use different lighting styles while using the space. Don’t forget to leverage natural light, which can help lower your light energy consumption while giving the area a nice vibe.

4. Don’t let ventilation be an afterthought

We often get excited about giving the space a makeover that we forget about ventilation. A bathroom needs adequate ventilation for many reasons. Having a big bathroom is not enough reason to skip adding additional ventilation in the space.

Adequate ventilation reduces the risk of mold and mildew growth. If you are fond of steamy showers, you definitely need to step up your efforts, as this can quickly ruin your walls and plumbing. Proper ventilation ensures moisture won’t stay trapped in the space, bad odors are easily expelled, and the air inside the bath won’t be warm and sticky. You can also think for buying a proper dehumidifier for damp free environment.

Revamping your toilet and bath can be a great way to improve your home’s aesthetics, comfort levels, and value. It is not enough to stay on budget and manage to get the right contractors for the job. You also need to keep the primary considerations in mind to get the most out of your new bathroom investment.