Ideas for a DIY Bathroom Remodel Project

Doing a DIY bathroom remodel project does not have to be a back-breaking task. One of the main reasons why people give the bathroom a facelift is to do away with the dull look and make it feel fresh and clean.

The bathroom is considered the source of personal hygiene for all house members. As such, it should always remain clean, which means it should be constructed with high quality, easy to clean materials. Not everything in the room will need to go, and a bit of recycling and re-use will go a long way in saving you some money.

Look at the state of the shower, tile, light fixtures, the mirror, and any other material to see what you can still use. Determine which changes will give the bathroom a better look, with more space and comfort. New additions will transform the room, but attention should be paid to the available space. Avoid making the room too congested.

Mirrors in the bathroom are an inevitable necessity. However, this does not mean any size mirror will do. Deciding where to place the mirrors, and taking accurate measures is very important. A mirror placed in direct light from the window will create extra light in the room. If your bathroom is super small, a large mirror will make the room look larger.

Cabinets are also worth considering, when doing a DIY bathroom remodel project. Cabinets offer storage options, and can be added to the wall or floor. Make sure the medicine cabinet is for just that, and have another for the soaps and other bathroom products. The wall hung cabinets can also be fitted with a mirror on the exterior or interior sides of the doors. Recessed cabinets will give you much more room, and will give the illusion of a much bigger space. A bit of lighting using sconces can add some flare to the cabinets.

It is important to stick to light fixtures that are made specifically for the bathroom. Many of the lighting fixtures designed for bathrooms are to protect from the excess moisture in that room. A good choice for the lighting is white frosted bulbs and lenses. They lessen the glare thus lighting up the room day or night. Dimmer switches are also a nice addition to the bathroom to help set the lighting.

The above remodeling ideas are very simple, and can be done over the weekend. Decide just what you want to change, create a budget, buy your supplies, and when the weekend rolls around you will be ready to go.