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1st TIP OF THE DAY: There are very few constants in the world of finances – but one of those constants is that people need houses to live in.  Putting money into your home, such as a master bathroom renovation, is a sure investment, mush more than the fickle world of the stock market, vehicles or even collectables.  And, not only is this investment good for your future finances, but it has practical results for you in a more pleasant bathroom to relax and be yourself in.

Planning A Bathroom An Important Part Of Home Design

Other than the kitchen, planning a bathroom may be one of the most important steps in home design. The kitchen and bathroom are two of the most used rooms in the house and there are certain fixtures and appliances that will need to be installed that are unique to those rooms. Making sure the bathroom is open and easily accessible can make a big difference in how the rest of the house is viewed.

There will be three main sections needed when planning a bathroom, the commode, the tub and the bathroom sink. Depending on the size allocated for the bathroom, it may be possible to use a double sink and an over-sized tub or Jacuzzi, but these are all things to consider when planning a bathroom. The number of people in the house that may need to be in the bathroom at the same time also need to be thought of, such as children getting ready for school. Even a two-bath household may run into problems if the plan was not thoroughly thought through.

It is becoming more common for two sinks to be installed in bathrooms that allow for two people to get ready at the same time, but in planning a bathroom if the space for the countertop is limited, installing two sinks with no space on the sides may be counter productive.

2ND TIP OF THE DAY : One of the rooms in the house used more often by most people is the bathroom. While spending a lot of money on the usually smallest room in the house may not be high on everyone’s list, since everyone uses this room quite often, bathroom remodeling can make its use more comfortable and convenient. There are different ways to improve the appearance and functionality of this small space, and bathroom remodeling does not have to put a major crimp in the bank account.

Consider Traffic Flow In Plans

It may sound odd, but there should be an appropriate traffic pattern included in planning a bathroom, especially if the room will have more than one door. For the most part, even with two doors most families use only one that enters into a common are of the house, such as a hall leading to the bedrooms. It should be easy for folks to leave the shower or bath and get to their rooms without having to go through a different room of the house.

There should also be space for spare towels, especially if visitors are common as well as personal hygiene items. While keeping male and female items separate may be more convenient it may not be possible, but by planning a bathroom properly, can make the room more likely to be available.

Traditional thinking says the bathroom does not have to be too large, however every day use says different. Believe it or not, there is a lot that happens in the bathroom and the family should be comfortable when they use the bathroom.

3rd TIP OF THE DAY: When considering a staggered plan, act on the bathroom remodeling ideas that will make the biggest improvement in appearance first, but there are some thing that should be done at the same time. For instance, when replacing an old sink, leaving the old cabinets in place will detract from the appearance.