Five Practical Reasons to Expand Your Bathroom Sooner Rather Than Later

Of all the rooms in our homes, the bathrooms may be the ones we look at the most closely. The space is intimate and essential. So, if it has been some time since you renovated your bathroom, there’s a good chance that you’ve envisioned remodeling or expanding the space. 

It may be a “someday” project. But there are some good reasons why “someday” should be scheduled sooner rather than later. If you are considering a bathroom renovation, think about whether it makes sense to wait after reading these practical benefits that a new bathroom can provide.

#1 – Protection for Yourself and Your Family

While people are well aware of the dangers a bathroom can pose for children, not enough people understand the risks adults face in the bathroom. The Centers for Disease Control conducted a study and reported that every year, approximately 235,000 adults seek treatment in the emergency room for injuries that occur in their bathrooms.

When you work with a custom contractor to expand or renovate your bathroom, you gain the opportunity to add features to increase safety and reconfigure the space to reduce risks. Every day that you wait to make these changes increases the risk that dangers in the current bathroom scheme will cause an accident with potentially devastating injuries. So, it makes sense to take steps to improve the safety of your bathroom now rather than wait.

What can you do during a bathroom renovation or expansion to make your bathroom less hazardous? Falls are by far the most common cause of injuries in bathrooms. We all know that bathtubs can be slippery, but people fall and suffer injuries all over the bathroom while using the sink, toilet, shower, or even just entering or leaving the room. Let’s look at the steps you can take to reduce the risks.

Improve the Lighting

A bathroom expansion project offers the perfect chance to install a lighting system that provides light throughout the space rather than a typical lighting arrangement where light is concentrated at one or two points, creating contrasts and shadows that can make it difficult to gauge distance and focus on concentrated tasks. For instance, the team at Marcela Montoya Remodeling can develop a light plan that provides even illumination to create a serene mood but that allows for increased intensity in times of need, such as when applying makeup or reading directions.

Replace Slick Surfaces

Some tile and stone surfaces become extremely slick in humid conditions. A bathroom renovation allows you to replace slippery surfaces with elegant stone or tile with a honed or textured finish that reduces the likelihood of slip-and-fall accidents.

Barrier-Free Showers and Easy-Access Tubs

Expanding your bathroom can enable you to add features such as an Italian shower room that allows you to enter the shower without stepping over a barrier, making it easier to keep your balance when entering and even allowing you to wheel in when walking is an issue. You can also add a tub that is designed to be easy to enter and exit without the need to step down or balance on one leg, decreasing the risk of accidents. Systems can be designed to channel water away quickly and drain it out of sight, reducing the likelihood of water pooling to create a slip hazard.  

Smart Safety Technology

During bathroom remodeling projects, we often install smart tech features designed to increase safety, particularly in emergency situations. For instance, you can include a medical alert system that can be activated by voice or button. Your door locks can be configured so that they can be unlocked from the outside in case someone in the bathroom needs assistance. Your lighting can be set up for voice activation as well so that if you need to see something in detail, your lighting increases on demand.

Making it Easier to Stand

Many bathroom falls occur while someone is trying to stand or maintain their footing. Installing features to make it easier to stand upright or maintain balance can be extremely important in preventing dangerous falls. This could include installing a higher toilet, adding grab bars, and reconfiguring the space so that there are walls within easy reach when moving around.

#2 – Save Time by Improving the Functionality of the Room

You can’t buy more time, but by investing in a bathroom renovation that reimagines your space, you can recapture time that you’ve been losing each day to inefficiency. At Marcela Montoya Remodeling, we approach renovation projects from a functional design perspective. We consider how you currently use the space and how you could be using the space more effectively to accomplish functions with greater ease. When your bathroom is more efficient, you can get ready to start your day more quickly, giving you back precious time in your life.

#3 – Do More for the Environment

Your bathroom renovation can include features that save energy and cut down on water consumption. So, the sooner you implement the changes, the greater the impact your actions can have on our fragile environment.

We can work with you to choose sustainable materials that are sourced and transported responsibly to make your project a win-win for you and the planet.

#4 – Boost Your Mood and Increase Productivity

We spend concentrated time in our bathrooms each day. When your bathroom has been expanded or renovated to provide an atmosphere that you enjoy, your mood improves each time you set foot in the room. The joy of using a space that you love can not only make you feel better, but studies have shown that it can increase your productivity as well.

#5 – Get Enjoyment from Your Investment

A bathroom renovation increases the value of your home, so it’s a wise investment in your home’s equity. If you’re going to make that investment and take advantage of the financial benefits, doesn’t it make sense to invest now while you have the time to enjoy the value of your investment?

Schedule a Design Consultation to Get the Benefits of a Luxury Bathroom Renovation

At Marcela Montoya Remodeling, we design projects tailored to your specific goals, and we work to your satisfaction. We won’t try to pressure you to “buy now” to get a “great deal” because we always price our jobs fairly, and our focus is on satisfaction rather than sales tactics. We believe that expanding or renovating your bathroom can make your home safer and your day-to-day life more enjoyable and productive, and we’d love to talk to you about what your project could include. We invite you to schedule a complimentary design consultation with Marcela to learn about the possibilities for creating the luxury bathroom of your dreams sooner rather than later. Just call us at 954-900-9992 or contact us online to get started.

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