It’s fun to think about remodeling your house. There are so many things that you can do depending on what your budget is. If you own your home, then the best part is not having to ask for permission. You can simply save up the money and change what you want to change without too much trouble. One of the main ways that people begin to remodel their house is the bathroom. Bathroom remodeling can be simpler than other rooms as far as decision making but it has to be done quickly because that is one room that you cannot do without for a long period of time.

Bathroom remodeling companies like you to have at least some sort of idea before you meet with bathroom contractors to discuss design plans. While they can help you with some of the decisions, they’d like to know at least a little bit of what your plans are. Here are some things to consider regarding bathroom remodel designs.

The Bathtub
There are several things that you need to ask yourself about your bathtub. These questions determine the space amount that will be needed.

• Do you even want a bathtub or would you prefer just a standing shower?
• Do you want to combine the bathtub and shower or would you like separate areas for each?

These questions determine functionality such as the shape of the tub and if jets will be installed, etc.

• Do you do a lot of relaxing in the bathtub?
• Do you like to use a lot of bubbles?
• Do you need a headrest area?

These questions will help the bathroom remodeling companies decide what kind of material they should use to build the bath or shower.

• Are there any types of materials that you particularly do not like?
• Are you concerned about easy cleaning?

The Toilet
You can use the same format as above for asking yourself questions about the toilet. Bathroom remodeling companies will benefit from knowing your cleaning methods and material preferences. The average height of your family could also make a difference. Do you have small children that are learning to potty train? It might benefit you to have a lower piece that connects to the flushing system that the children can reach. All of these things play part when remodeling a bathroom.

The Sink
There is an average height that sinks are usually built to but if you were particularly tall or short, you may benefit from a customized height. You can also customize your faucet fixtures if necessary. For example, if you have young children that need to reach the sink to wash their hands or brush their teeth, instead of lowering the counter height and making it uncomfortable for the adults, you might choose to have an extendable faucet so the kids can pull it towards them in order to reach it.

Storage Space

• Are you going to keep extra towels and supplies in the bathroom or do you keep them somewhere else?
• Would you prefer to keep them in the bathroom but I don’t have enough storage space at the moment?
• What kinds of things will you be keeping in the bathroom?
• Will cleaning supplies and toilet paper and possible stools and we reaching the sink and toilet be stored in the bathroom?

One of the main things that you need to ask regarding every area of the bathroom in the size in general is if it needs to be a handicapped bathroom. This will determine what and where to put handrails as well as a possible seat in the shower and the size of the doorway and the space between the appliances in the walls. The height of everything might change as well if this is the case. Bathroom remodeling companies definitely need to know well in advance if the bathroom remodel is going to include making it handicapped accessible.

Make sure that the decisions you make are acceptable to the whole family. You don’t want to completely redo your bathroom only to find out that the rest of the family hates it. This could mean a lot of wasted time and money if you end up having to redo it only a few months later. A remodel should last you years, if it is done properly so make sure everyone is on board, so to speak.