When considering bathroom decorating, whether you are thinking of completely remodeling or simply a face-lift, your first step is to determine your needs.
Needs have to do with the people your bath will be servicing: how many of them there are and their ages, as well as how often they will be using it.
Are there just two of you, or do you have a large family? Maybe your home includes two working adults, both needing to get off to an early start each morning.
Or perhaps your schedules allow you to make use of the same bath at different times during the day.
What about children? Infants and young children have needs that are very different from those of the growing teenagers.
Is there an elderly person living with you, or one who visits often? Special features that make bathrooms convenient and safe for individuals with specific needs and limitations can be incorporated.
Now is also the time to think of future needs, such as career development or planning a new family.
Whether or not you will be staying in your home for years to come or want to move in a short time will also affect the type of decorating you'll be undertaking.
Considering the aspects of your life, will help you develop an image of your ideal bathroom.
Next you need to decide if you will be completely remodeling an existing bath, adding on an entirely new room, or simply redecorating a bathroom that is perfectly functional but in need of cosmetic changes.
Redesigning an existing bath generally includes replacing appliances and fixtures without changing the basic structure of the bath.
More extensive work makes adding on a new room a more realistic option.
Adding on also lets you have the fun of designing your dream bath, making the space exactly the size you want and giving you the chance to include amenities you might not otherwise be able to accommodate.
Another option to consider is the possibility of adding a half bath.
These small rooms, including only a toilet and a sink, can alleviate the stress of inadequate bathroom space without involving a large amount of time, effort and money.
An empty corner, an extra closet and even unused space under a stairway can be turned into a delightful and functional smaller bathroom.
Remodeling can be as simple as changing shower curtain or start small by replacing the shower curtain.
Besides, you can just add an extra wash basin.
Careful consideration of all these aspects from the people in your life to what type of bathroom restructuring you want to undertake is your first step toward a satisfying bathroom decorating experience.