If you are looking to make your house more functional while simultaneously enhancing its overall value, you cannot go wrong with a bathroom renovation. While this room was previously thought of as merely utilitarian, more and more homeowners are looking to bring the spa experience directly into their homes by converting this room into a welcoming haven of relaxation.
However, when mulling over the changes you can make to improve the style of this space, it is easy to end up focusing on elements such as the tiling, the lighting and so on without having a big picture in mind. Admittedly, these aspects are important, but you also need to consider elements that will revamp the entire room rather than bits and pieces of the space. To help you get this project right the first time around, here are some overlooked aspects of a bathroom renovation that will prove transformative for the long term.
Installing anti-skid flooring
Ceramic tiles remain a popular solution for a majority of Australian bathrooms despite the fact that this material is highly slippery when wet. Yet, some homeowners will stick to this flooring even when undertaking a bathroom renovation under the impression that they are the only water-resistant solution available, but this is a misconception. There is a wide variety of anti-skid materials in the market that you can choose from without having to worry about eventual moisture damage.
Tactile vinyl flooring, for example, is a cost-effective solution that you can choose for your bathroom without having to sacrifice visual appeal. Other materials that will add traction to your bathroom floor include mosaic glass tiles and sealed natural stone tiles. Anti-skid flooring is not only great for young children, but if you plan to live in that particular house for the long term, it is also a great investment for your later years.
Investing in an adequate amount of ventilation
Another aspect that is commonly underrated by some homeowners yet that is invaluable for keeping your bathroom free from mould is adequate ventilation. A misassumption some individuals have is that as long as the room came with a ventilation fan or has a window, this will be sufficient for continual airflow, but this is not always the case. If the capacity of the ventilation fan cannot match your specific needs, it is best to replace it so that you do not have to pay for mould remediation down the road.
Additionally, having a window does not mean it is large enough to keep this space dry. A few renovations you may want to consider when investing in supplemental ventilation include the installation of a skylight fan, an opening skylight or even multiple windows if you have enough space.
To learn more, contact a bathroom renovations team.
