| Nowadays people are spending upwards of $10,000 | | | | you're crawling into a cave to take a shower. In |
| on a total bathroom remodel. Homeowners are opting | | | | addition, consider regrouting your current tub and tile. |
| for more spacious and ornate bathrooms complete | | | | This simple task can go a long way in eliminating any |
| with natural stone floors and multiple showerheads. But, | | | | dingy appearances that have accumulated over |
| if your budget can't quite handle the expense of a | | | | several years of use. Another option is the installation |
| jetted tub or marble shower, there are plenty of | | | | of a prefabricated tub or shower surround, which can |
| options that provide heightened style without a | | | | replace or be installed over top of your existing |
| heightened credit card bill. | | | | shower depending on the model and type chosen. |
| The best place to start is with paint. Adding a splash | | | | Finally, consider adding a luxurious shower head, such |
| of color can do wonders for your bathroom. Start by | | | | as a rain-like or massaging shower head for a extra |
| changing the color of your walls to a light and airy hue. | | | | touch. |
| The best options are blues, light purples and neutral | | | | The final element that distinguishes a luxurious |
| colors, all of which convey a calming and soothing feel | | | | bathroom from a standard bathroom is the lighting and |
| that is perfect for feeling relaxed in your bathroom. | | | | flooring. Lighting, while often overlooked, can be an |
| Another option for a quick upgrade that adds color is | | | | excellent way to control the feel of your bathroom. A |
| to change the faucets and fixtures. Adding a splash of | | | | good idea is to install a diverse set of lighting such as |
| class or style can quickly change the entire look and | | | | overhead can lights near the vanity area and indirect |
| feel of your bathroom. A hot trend right now is | | | | ambient lighting that is ideal for low-key and relaxing |
| brushed brass fixtures, which convey a rich and classy | | | | baths. |
| feel that complements neutral colors. Other popular | | | | Flooring is also a popular upgrade with natural stone |
| options are faucets that buck the standard look with a | | | | and tile being especially popular in lavish bathrooms. |
| unique layout or design. | | | | Since these types of flooring can be cold, many |
| The primary area of focus in today's lavish bathrooms | | | | homeowners opt to install sub-floor heating systems |
| is the shower. If you prefer to have a bath tub, there | | | | that warm floors with heated water. A more |
| are three general types to choose from: standard | | | | economical choice is to use low-voltage electric mats, |
| drop-in tubs, free-standing tubs or walk-in tubs. Many | | | | which are smaller in size yet provide just enough of a |
| homeowners are opting for air-jet tubs with provide | | | | warm area to stand while getting ready each morning. |
| therapeutic and massaging effects while also allowing | | | | In addition to these remodeling ideas, top the bathroom |
| homeowners to use bath salts or bubbles. If you | | | | off with accessories that accentuate the look and feel |
| prefer the shower only layout, the possibilities are | | | | of your bathroom. If you're looking for an elegant |
| endless. Today's showers are virtually human | | | | appeal, small yet stately glass containers with a |
| carwashes with the ability to install multiple shower | | | | stainless steel top to store cotton balls and Q-tips are |
| heads with a variety of sprays and angles. | | | | popular accents. If you looking for a warm and low |
| If these options are not for you, try going with a few | | | | key feel, a popular choice is baskets to store lotions |
| simple upgrades. Adding a high window near the top of | | | | and towels. Finally, top it off with new drawer pulls or |
| your bath or shower can allow natural light to enter the | | | | towel rods to match the updated look and to carry the |
| area, which opens everything up and you feel less like | | | | theme throughout your bathroom. |