Whether you are preparing your home for sale or simply wanting to make it more liveable for yourself, bathroom renovations to your Toronto home are essential. For such a small room, there is any number of design options for the washroom – long gone are the days of one sink/one toilet fitting all!

 

Consider going elegant. A few classy fixtures will elevate the mundane room into something that gives you visual pleasure every time you visit. A mirror with gilt edging. A pedestal style sink. A bathtub with claw feet.

 

Speaking of that bathtub, lie in it before you buy it! It’s the same principle as testing a mattress – you may find you are more comfortable with a smaller tub, which will increase some of your bathroom renovation design options.

 

Is there space to grow? The more in-room storage you can find, the less you have to store in hall or bedroom closets. Make your bathroom convenient!

 

Flooring and countertops. The trend in flooring is stone, but there are all sorts of other choices too, from tiles to wood laminates. The same range of choice applies to countertops. A stunning marble counter will really add pizzazz to your room – plus, it’s easy to clean!

 

 

Your bathroom renovation may, in fact, be part of an overall redesign of your home. As our cities become more crowded, it is important to use space wisely. Many inner suburbs have small homes on large lots and tear-downs are common. But, demolishing a home and building a bigger one may not be the best solution; there are merits to a bungalow renovation.

 

Remember what attracted you to that bungalow in the first place. Chances are, its spacious yard was one of them – you will lose green space with a larger home. Many older bungalows possess a special kind of period charm, with their superior craftsmanship and an intimate living space. For people with mobility problems, the single-floor is a godsend.

 

What then do you want to change? A complete bathroom renovation will solve the issue of a tightly packed three-piece washroom. Walls can be opened up in the living area, bringing the kitchen more into the action and flow of the family. The back wall can be taken out and more living area added overlooking the backyard. A deck can be built out back, essentially adding another room for the good weather months.

 

 

Speaking of that deck, consider using a composite wood product. There are many advantages.

 

First and foremost is its durability. Composed of"wood flour” (sawdust), PVC or wood fibres and polyethylene, composite decking has many advantages over conventional treated wood. When installed in a residential setting, it often comes with a twenty-five year warranty. It is mould, rot and fungal decay resistant. It is also splinter and crack resistant. In addition, it is beautiful and gives you some design latitude. It comes in different colours and you can incorporate that palate in the floor design of the deck.

 

Your bathroom renovations in Toronto can enhance your home and set you off on a course of home improvement that will extend right into your backyard!