Bathroom Remodeling
Remodeling a bath, whether it's the master, kids, or guest, yields one of the highest returns on investment at the time of a home's resale. But there are other, more emotional reasons for sprucing up the room as well. After all, it is the place where the day begins and ends and is also a calming retreat for many people.
If your project is large enough, you will almost certainly need a general contractor, and an architect or, better yet, a kitchen and bath designer may also be required. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) offers a certification program, and it may be helpful to choose a designer based on these designations: Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (two years' industry experience, two affidavits, and 30 annual education hours); Certified Kitchen or Bath Designer (seven years' industry experience, two affidavits and client references, and 60 annual education hours); Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (10 years' industry experience, three third-party endorsements, and 100 annual education hours).
Oftentimes kitchen and bath showrooms, design/build firms, and home improvement stores will not only sell fixtures and other products, but will also have an on-staff design team. However many kitchen and bath designers operate independently. Once a team of professionals has been selected, a reasonable budget can be developed.
Current bathroom trends include the installation of radiant heat flooring, towel warmers, and steam or customizable showers.
If your project is large enough, you will almost certainly need a general contractor, and an architect or, better yet, a kitchen and bath designer may also be required. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) offers a certification program, and it may be helpful to choose a designer based on these designations: Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (two years' industry experience, two affidavits, and 30 annual education hours); Certified Kitchen or Bath Designer (seven years' industry experience, two affidavits and client references, and 60 annual education hours); Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (10 years' industry experience, three third-party endorsements, and 100 annual education hours).
Oftentimes kitchen and bath showrooms, design/build firms, and home improvement stores will not only sell fixtures and other products, but will also have an on-staff design team. However many kitchen and bath designers operate independently. Once a team of professionals has been selected, a reasonable budget can be developed.
Current bathroom trends include the installation of radiant heat flooring, towel warmers, and steam or customizable showers.