A bathroom remodel is a big project that requires extensive planning for it to turn out right.

Considering the size of the investment that goes into most bathroom renovations, mistakes can be costly and hard to resolve.

Avoid problems after the fact by planning with a knowledgeable contractor who can help you keep clear of these bathroom remodel issues.

The end result will be a big, beautiful bathroom just the way you imagined it with no regrets!

1. Poor Ventilation or Drainage

If it is not properly handled, moisture can cause a huge amount of damage in a home, even in the bathroom.

Knowing this, be extra careful that your bathroom remodel includes enough ventilation to keep the room dry and, if adding a spa or shower stall, enough drainage to prevent water from standing.

This is a great time to add more of each to resolve existing ventilation or drainage deficiencies, too.

2. Not Getting the Lighting Right

Good lighting in the bathroom is a must, but too much can be equally problematic.

To get that perfect balance of natural light and bath lighting during a bathroom renovation, consider how bulb types, fixtures, windows, and mirrors all compliment each other to light up the space as well as the shape of the room.

Finding the perfect lighting design can be tricky, so it is best to work with an experienced remodeling contractor who can make suggestions.

3. Choosing The Wrong Materials

Bathrooms should be beautiful as well as durable, comfortable, and easy to maintain.

Bathroom remodeling is an opportunity to bring new materials and looks into this space; however, they should be chosen wisely.

Avoid materials that absorb water easily, scratch or chip easily, or require a lot of upkeep to keep them clean.

Opt to make the bathroom a more convenient space, not one that is harder to take care of.

4. Not Enough Storage

Storage is one thing that no house ever seems to have enough of, the bathrooms being no exception.

Though you likely want to keep fixtures to a minimum with your bathroom remodel to give the appearance of a larger, more comfortable space, not adding enough storage will just predispose it to clutter.

Choose fixtures and cabinetry that preserve a clean and minimalist appearance while hiding plenty of storage within.

5. Taking Out The Tub

Though that bathtub does take up a lot of real estate in the bathroom, removing it during a bathroom renovation could be a big mistake, even if you don’t use it.

Marketing research suggests that bathrooms with no bathtub detract from the value of the home should it ever be sold.

Most buyers want a bathtub in the master bathroom and will pass on a home without one.

6. Skimping On Things

When putting the money and effort into doing a bathroom remodeling project, don’t skimp on the things that you want and do it halfway.

Instead, wait until there is enough in the budget to put in the fixtures and amenities that you really want and end up completely happy with the new space.

7. Inefficient Layout

An efficient bathroom layout is one that considers critical things like plumbing, lighting, and ventilation first, then other fixtures and features second.

It may be possible to put things in different places; however, that may not lend itself to an efficient layout, either from a behind-the-scenes standpoint or even the use of open space.

This is yet another time when working with an experienced contractor is critical in order to plan out the best layout.