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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.
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