The past few years have seen home trends all over the house, and now it’s the bathroom’s turn! For Kansas City Bathroom Remodeling, nothing could make us happier! Below, we’ve listed a few of the upcoming year’s hottest trends. We can help you choose specific features that will bring your bathroom up-to-date and make it look glamorous for years to come!
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Granite countertops have been around for a long time, with good reason, but quartz has all the same benefits – lots of variants, durable, high-end finish – with a fresh new look!
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Brass will be making a major resurgence in the next year. Within the last year or two, designers have been incorporating one or two brass elements to give bathrooms a classic look. Now, manufacturers have picked up on the trend and are now offering fixtures in the shade. And as you know, rose gold is absolutely everywhere these days!
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Porcelain sinks may always be the most popular choice, but they can be a little boring. To give a pop of color or an unexpected texture to your plain countertops, consider adding a sink made of granite, fireclay, quartz, or natural stone.
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This is a great idea if you can’t decide between two coordinating or complementing cabinet options. Using two different cabinet facings in the bathroom for upper and lower cabinets creates visual interest and gets you away from basic white. It’s also a relief for homeowners wanting to update their bathroom but have a limited budget.
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We play with color in all the other rooms, so why not in the bathroom, too? Colorful sink basins, fixtures, and tile are ways to add in some color, or you could go more traditional and paint the walls and/or cabinets to work in the year’s trendiest colors, such as ultra-violet or navy.
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Doors are the one part of the bathroom you’ll use every time you enter the room. A custom door could be made of wood, have intricate designs, or incorporate frosted glass. There are lots of options beyond your plain contractor-grade white doors that will update your bathroom!
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Subway tile has ruled for the last few years, and while it can make other colors and textures stand out, it’s pretty basic. If you’d like to bring a little more attention to your surround tile, an update on your tile is a good way to do that. You’ll have choices of color, pattern, and shape that will be extremely popular for 2018. 

There are ways to combine some of these trends, such as making your two-toned cabinets different colors. The important thing in design is to choose a few elements that you really love and go from there rather than trying to integrate every new trend into the same room. You’ll date it just as quickly doing that as you would not remodeling it at all!

Kansas City Bathroom Remodeling has done more than a few bathroom remodels, and with that experience comes the knowledge of what to do before, during, and after you remodel your bathroom in order to make the project successful. Before the contractor arrives, there are several things you can do to ensure the project goes well.
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It’s not common knowledge for most homeowners to know what to do every step of the way. You should definitely have a professional guide you through the process if you’re unsure of your own remodeling knowledge. Below, we’ve provided a general checklist you can work through yourself before a contractor ever shows up, just to be sure your product is do-able. 

• Make a budget and educate yourself about how much elements of the project will cost. You can have an educated estimate before the contractor gives you a quote, so you’ll know if you’re being taken advantage of! 

 

• Think of a few ways to hide the toilet. If your toilet is exposed, you can hide it to give your bathroom a more luxurious appearance. You can set it apart in a separate room, or you can camouflage it with a half wall or cabinets. 

 

• Choose a few things that you love about the bathroom and preserve those elements. Vintage elements are in high demand these days, so if you have a claw-foot tub or authentic tile, you might want to hang on to it for aesthetics and to save yourself some money, too. 

 

• Consider your current lighting scheme and whether or not it works. If you need more lighting over the vanity or in the shower, you can let your contractor know up front. If all is well, you’ll only have to think about updating the fixtures. 

 

• Research standard bathroom dimensions. Find out how much space a Jack and Jill sink or a standard bathtub takes up. Know how high your countertops will be. These things will help you start on a design and know what’s possible before you consult a contractor. 

 

• Choose a few luxurious touches. You don’t have to go all out on every element, but choosing just a few areas to splurge will make your bathroom remodel look more expensive than it actually was. Think about which areas you’d like to emphasize so you can let your contractor know upfront. 

 

• Realize you have several tub/shower options. We surprise homeowners all the time when we tell them that they can convert a tub into a shower or tile a shower and change its entry angle. You may be able to add a tub even in a very small bathroom thanks to smaller, modern versions. 

​Once you’ve prepared yourself for the questions your contractor will inevitably ask, you won’t feel so pressured to make a decision right away once the project begins. Look at lots of photos before your bathroom remodel, and have a clear idea of what you want from the outset. You’ll stay within budget and get results that you’re 100% satisfied with as well!  As always, it is important to choose a Kansas City bathroom remodeling professional that is going to help you get those results!  Give us a call today!!

When you are considering a home remodeling project for your Kansas City area home, it’s important to know what the future holds so you can get the most value from your remodel. If you plan on living in the house for a good long while, you should cater the remodeling decisions to your own personal tastes. On the other hand, if selling is your intention, then you’ll need to choose remodeling projects that offer the highest return for your ultimate goal of selling the home. 

For about $10,000, you can do any of the following projects and get a 95-100+% return on your selling price and make the home more appealing to buyers, and it will definitely sell more quickly.
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A bathroom update that costs about $10,000 consists of replacing the sink, vanity, tub, surrounding tile, flooring, and fixtures. 
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If funds are limited due to the other big purchases, you can always have your tub re-glazed for a fraction of the cost of a new one. Caulking makes everything look clean and neat again without a whole lot of extra effort, and a coat of paint changes things quickly, too. Sellers who update their bathrooms see a 100% return on improvements like these.

A minor kitchen update would be anything short of changing the floorplan. Cosmetic changes such as paint, countertops, and cabinet re-facing are pretty inexpensive, so you can combine these things with pricier updates such as replacing the floor, adding new appliances, and changing the lighting. A professional designer can advise you about which improvements will keep you within your budget while helping you simultaneously get a nearly 100% return on your kitchen remodeling investment.
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A few thousand dollars goes a long way for landscaping! Homeowners who spend just $3,000 to $4,000 on professional landscaping improve the curb appeal of their home and get a 100% return on their investment. 
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Swapping out the windows can open up a space and make the home more energy efficient. Likewise, painting the front door, replacing the siding, or building and decking out a pergola will improve the look of your home and make it eye-catching right away for potential buyers. For around $10,000, you could add a deck, patio, or porch as well.
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You might have to spend a little more than the $10,000 budget to see a return on an attic or basement conversion, but adding a bedroom with or without a bathroom or additional family space can increase the acceptable asking price of your home by tens of thousands. 

You’ll have to be strategic with attic and basement work, though. Improvements like insulation can lower the utility costs, but they could go way up if your current system isn’t large enough to heat and cool another room. 

If you have a limited amount of money to spend on improvements before putting your home on the market, consider one of these four areas to get the most out of your money!