A bathroom remodel with a great new design can increase your home value. It will also make your daily cleaning more enjoyable and relaxing. 

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Medicine Cabinets

If you are looking for a reflective surface that provides as much storage as possible, you cannot go wrong with a mirrored medicine cabinet. It is an excellent design choice for small-sized bathrooms, but it can still serve plenty of function in large bathrooms by providing ample storage space. Deciding on hinges can help you bring a classic look to this kind of mirror for your bathroom.

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Soap Scum and Hard Water Spots

Vinegar is the perfect cleaner for soap scum and hard water spots. All you need to do is dip your sponge or rag into white vinegar. Coat the door and continue applying the vinegar. Do your best to keep wet vinegar on the shower door for at least five minutes. This will allow the hard water build up and the soap scum to dissolve and become a problem of the past.

If you have stubborn problems, you can try boiling the vinegar and then applying it. Just be very careful doing this.

Once your door is clean, rinse it with warm water.

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Rustproof knobs are always a good idea in the bathroom, as high levels of moisture can easily cause damage. For this reason, knobs made from aluminum or stainless steel can be good choices. Avoid plastic knobs, as high humidity levels can easily cause them to crack or break.

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Reason #1: Resale

While a bathroom remodel will no doubt benefit you, the homeowner, for personal reasons and luxury, it will also help you in the future when it comes time to sell. Remember, bathrooms sell houses. Even if the rest of the house is top notch, if a potential buyer thinks a bathroom is outdated or will be too much work, they may shy away from buying.

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Upgrading Your Fixtures

It makes sense to upgrade all of your fixtures in your bathroom, and this is because old fixtures generally lack the potential of energy-efficiency and quality. Although some homeowners think about spending the least amount of money possible on their bathroom fixtures, thinking of these purchases as investments will help you make the best decision. For instance, getting your hands on a superb sink, bath, shower, and toilet will not only ensure you are satisfied with your purchase, but save money from energy-efficiency.

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It can be a tough decision to know where to begin when thinking of a bathroom remodel project. Start with your budget! Determine what materials you will be purchasing fit the cost you have set for your remodeling project. Knowing your budget will make the actual remodeling process much easier.

The following are some suggestions you can out to use in your home for your next bathrom remodel project: 

1. Go Green!

2. Change Hardware in Bathroom such as Faucets/Showerheads

3. Checking the Ventilation

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Towel Racks

Attaching multiple towel racks to the backside of door can be a great way to organize and add storage. Many home improvement stores sell multiples which makes it easy, and cost-effective, to achieve.

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Framed Mirrors for Making the Right Choice

Getting a framed bathroom mirror is a popular choice for many homeowners. One of the reasons for its popularity is the fact that it does not require extensive decision-making, and this is because a framed mirror comes with the two main parts of a bathroom mirror, the frame and the glass. Also, Installation is easy because there is only one piece of install, so a professional can be in and out of your home in no time at all when purchasing a framed mirror for your bathroom.

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• Using high-end finishes is a cost-efficient way to make your bathroom look expensive without spending a ton of money. This could mean purchasing fixtures such as sink faucets and a glass shower panel that looks beautiful instead of spending a ton of money on larger pieces.
• Taking into consideration the latest trends for remodeling bathrooms can help inspire you in terms of colors to use and other details. By following trends, you can ensure that your bathroom is going to appeal to buyers if you're intended on selling your home soon.

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Frameless shower enclosures traditionally require the expertise of a glass fabrication expert and the use of architectural-quality glass. Just in case you are unfamiliar with it, architectural-quality glass tends to be stronger, safer, easier to maintain and more versatile than other forms of glass. Thus, it may be used to create a wide variety of unique, personalized shower enclosures.

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Besides the value of glass doors, many homeowners find this type of enclosure for showers to be appealing due to how easy it is to clean. Shower curtains can often trap quite a bit of moisture in the creases, often resulting in significant wear and mold occurring. 

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These shower doors make it easier to keep your bathroom looking spotless because you don't have to worry about seams or seals that can become dirty from regular use. You get a maximized view with a minimalist approach and will enjoy the sense of space you get with a frameless shower door.

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While it's true the at the beginning of any remodel the workload seems overwhelming, it doesn't have to be. With proper planning and a bit of know-how, renovating a room in your home can be extremely rewarding. 

Determine your budget. Under-budgeting is a huge mistake. Begin by estimating what you'd like to change in your bathroom, add up total expenses and costs (including any hired help you may need). Then, subtract the hours you may need to take off of work. Remember, time is money. (Pro tip: Keep a few extra bucks in a reserve for emergencies.)

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Sleek, Beautiful Look

The main benefit of upgrading to frameless shower doors in your bathroom is the beauty, style, and elegance they will bring to your bathroom. Their modern, sleek design will be the perfect complement to your newly redesigned bathroom. If you have never seen frameless shower doors, it is hard to explain their look; however, the elegant feel they will bring to your bathroom will not disappoint you.

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The Bathroom 

For her, it might mean a few minutes away from the kids and imagining herself drifting away into a wonderful, luxurious spa setting. For him, it might mean a few minutes of peace and quiet, with a design and a feel that makes him feel relaxed. Your bathroom can be a sanctuary for anyone in your home, but only if it's designed in such a way that it feels relaxing. Read more to check out other 2014 bathroom trends...

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Mirrors work to spread light in rooms which can not only brighten up dark corners but their reflections make any room look bigger. The key element is to choose what the mirror will be reflecting. For instance, a dining room wall is the perfect area to place a decorative mirror but you'll want to make sure it's not reflecting the sink or garbage area. An opposite decorative wall is a good reflective area or even facing a window or door to the outside. Read more to see all wall mirrors have to offer to your home...  

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Regardless of where you fit in to the equation - whether you're going to be moving soon, or you're planning to start building your new home, the most important part of the planning process for you is designing your new space according to your own preferences. Our custom mirrors as well as our other amazing products will add the perfect personal touch to any room of your home. 

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Whether your bathroom already consists of a tub and shower combo or you are installing one into a new home, it is such a great option to save space and money. For homeowners looking to replace their tub and shower combo, you might want to start the process by determining which model will look and fit best into your bathroom. Think about some of these tips below and make sure to check out the full article at HGTV.com to get some more ideas and pictures of some great tub and shower combos!

• Make sure plumbing matches predrilled holes with new kit

• One-piece kits best for new homes

• Add new shower heads/faucets

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Bamboo

Classy and environmentally eco-friendly, bamboo mixes simple care and elegant design. It comes in narrow- and wide-stock, strand-woven, and is durable and waterproof. It is also available in variable patterns that would compliment any bathroom redesign.

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When you decide to take on the project of bathroom remodeling, you will want to bring in a design that is functional, modern, and open. 

Tips for Successful Bathroom Design:

• Open Appearance: There are plenty of ways to achieve an open appearance of the bathroom in your home. For example, you can add large tiles to the floor, an accent wall behind the shower or tub and more windows for natural lighting.

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These different bathrooms will certainly give you several unique and stylish design ideas for your bathroom at home. Check just a few of these top ideas which are finalists for the 2014 National Kitchen and Bath Association competition: 

• Accessible Bathroom from Indoors/Outside

• Natural Materials & Unique Architectural Design

• Asian/Contemporary Theme

Take a look at these unique trends and designs to get some ideas for your bathroom by checking out the full article. Imagine one of these lovely rooms in your home! 

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• Exterior Walls

Scrutinize all outside walls and trim for traces of marred clapboard, chipped bricks, broken shingles and bent siding. The exterior of the house is the only resistance you have against external forces impacting your dreams of renovation. Patch any cracks or holes in the stucco and repair or replace any parts of the exterior that is showing signs of wear. Eventually, your plan for total home renovations may allow for more extensive refinishing, but during the maintenance phase you just need to take steps from exterior walls making the renovation more work than necessary.

• Windows

Address any windows that stick or are difficult to open or close. This could potentially be the result of decades worth of paint layers.  If opening or closing windows that stick result in further damage, replace broken sash cords or make modifications to cure the problem of binding. Caulking windows not properly insulated can help keep the interior of the home from experiencing further damage during renovations. 

• Flooring

Refinish wood flooring and do whatever it takes to put an end to squeaky floorboards, steps or stairs as a necessary step in maintenance during the long process of completing all your home renovations. You can worry about redoing an entire floor later, but in the meantime any broken tile or ceramic flooring should be repaired or replaced. Waste no time in removing musty carpets and rugs because that smell will sink into any new items introduced into the home while renovations are taking place. 

• Steam Heat

Older homes in need of renovations will often be a younger homebuyer's introduction to the world of houses heated by steam. Learn how to flush radiators while you decide whether or not to replace this steam heating system with a furnace system or space heaters and room unit air conditioners. Leaky radiators or radiators that continually make a banging should eventually be replaced either with a new radiator or an entirely new heating system, but in the meantime maintenance may be limited merely to learning how steam heating systems work. 

• Roofing

Roofs should be inspected for loose, cracked or damaged shingles. A completely new roof may be part of your long term plans for home renovations, but in the meantime just make sure to replace any individual areas of disrepair. Don't forget to check that the metal flashing hasn't corroded, rusted, come undone or are otherwise suffered damage.

• Doors

Replace or repair interior doors that stick or loosely swing open. Check around all doors leading outdoors for signs of inefficient weather-stripping. While replacing old doors with updated models may be on your list of things to do as part of your overall plan for home renovations, a short-term fix may be limited merely to the addition of insulating material.

• Bathroom Fan with Timer

The bathroom fan exists to remove the moisture caused by the sudden increase in humidity that results from normal use. If properly used, the bathroom fan dramatically reduce incidence of mold and mildew in a bathroom. If not used at all, the results can be either a unregulated growth of mold and mildew, but it the fan is left going too long, its usefulness becomes trumped by the amount of energy it wastes. Bathroom renovations present the perfect opportunity to introduce fans with timers that keep it running long enough to do its job, but automatically turn the fan off to keep it from becoming an energy vampire.

• Concealed Toilet Brush

The brush used to clean out the toilet may be a tool no bathroom should be without, but it is also true that no bathroom could fail to benefit from its being hidden from view. Which is why part the process of bathroom renovations should always at least give a few minutes worth of consideration to the ridiculously simple solution of cutting a hole in the drywall next to the toilet behind the flip-down door of which sits the now concealed toilet brush. 

• Hands-Free Sink Faucet

Most bathroom renovations are certainly going to touch upon replacing existing sinks. While you ponder over standard issues of remodeling bathrooms like countertop material and whether to find more space by going with a pedestal sink, take time to think about why you rarely have to touch faucets in the bathrooms out in the business world anymore. The same sensor technology that saves you from picking up the germs left behind by other shoppers at the mall can also become part of the renovations of residential bathrooms. The advantages to your family's health alone make this home addition worthwhile. 

• Anti-Scald Shower Valve

Bathroom renovations in older homes should actually put installation of anti-scald shower valves up near the top of the list. A number of different options are your disposal including showerheads with built-in anti-scald technology, pressure-balancing valves and thermostatic valves. The differences between these options are primarily cost as well as the means by which they all accomplish the same goal: keeping you from becoming the victim of a sudden change in water temperature with the potential for serious injury caused by burns or falling in the tub. 

• Heated Towel Shelf

Tired of getting out the shower and facing the cold comfort of a towel exposed to room temperature? One of the most useful minor additions you can make to your bigger bathroom renovation plans is the introduction of a heated towel shelf. Imagine stepping out of the shower on a cold day and wrapping yourself in a luxuriously heated towel. For an additional benefit, situate the heated towel rack directly below your bathroom mirror and you can reduce or even eliminate fogging.

1. Everything Needs to Arrive

Certain products, such as custom countertops, marble materials or bathroom fixtures are created on an order-only basis. The manufacturers will not make the product until the order comes into the shop. While this creates a unique look to the new bathroom, it requires patience from the customer and the contractor. 

2. All Options Need To Be Considered

The customer and contractor need to communicate openly regarding all the options. If the customer is on a tight deadline, the contractor may choose to explore ready-made options. The contractor can help guide the customer through the vast bathroom choices based on the customer's building timeline and personal needs. 

3. Shower Storage 

The customer and contractor need to plan for shower storage. Many showers only have a small shelf to store product, which does not serve the typical family of four. Eliminate injuries and messes by considering in-the-wall shower storage areas.  

4. Make Sure the Underlayment is Removed 

This is a very time consuming task, but the old vinyl or flooring needs to go. Since the flooring may stick stubbornly, it's best to rip up the underlayment along with the flooring. Floor removal needs to be discussed with the contractor before the project begins.

5. Accent Tiles Spice It Up

Among the options for tiling are accent tiles. These are typically mosaic or glass, and are usually expensive, which is why they are used as accents. Line the top of the shower walls with these special pieces for a layered look. Be sure the conversation between contractor and customer includes accent pieces.

6. Curved Shower Rods

Have you ever been to a hotel room with a curved shower rod? There's much more space inside the shower. A curved shower rod is a simple, cheaper addition, but certainly one which will make the shower feel bigger.

7. Fix the Toilet

The contractor and customer should discuss the toilet, especially if the floor is to be retiled. The toilet may be raised too high to work properly after the remodel. If the contractor will need any extenders for the toilet, these need to be discussed in the pre-remodel details.

8. Don't Forget the Lighting

While the bathroom is being updated, it's smart to consider an upgraded lighting. Talk about energy saving options, such as LED lighting fixtures. The most common forgotten part of the bathroom remodel is the lighting, so make sure it's reviewed before the remodel.

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• Refinish: Refinishing what is already there is less costly in terms of materials and labor than complete replacement. Bathtubs, counter tops, and even tiles, can be refinished. Feel free to paint your floor tiles, as one creative DIY-er chose to do as part of her renovation. A vanity can look brand new with just a faucet replacement. Acrylic or porcelain over steel tubs are a fraction of the cost of replacing your tub, and faster. A water-saver type of new toilet is not only inexpensive, it will both reduce your water use costs and help the environment. 

• Choose the right paint color: For small rooms or bathrooms without good-size windows, a light colored paint will make your room feel more spacious. Large, window-lit spaces can be painted in darker, cozier colors. Be sure to use a paint that is formulated for bathroom use and resists mold and mildew.

• Use domestic and less costly materials: No longer do we need to rely on expensive, imported marble flooring to make this space feel comfortable. As reported in HGTV, there are several good flooring options for bathrooms, with advantages and cautions for each one. Consider using domestically manufactured tiles for the bathtub or shower area, which are less costly than many imports. Add a large mirror and new, brighter lighting to make the room feel larger. 

Even those who prefer the DIY route may need to turn to an experienced hand for support. And relying on an experienced, dependable contractor may increase the return on your investment in the long run.

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Nail Down a Budget

Changing the layout of your bathroom will cost more than to it will to make cosmetic upgrades. Be sure to think through the cost of materials, contractors, and come up with a reasonable budget for your project. 

Get Inspired

Look at magazines, talk to your friends, and start a collection of photos, articles, and ideas for your bathroom. This part of the process will help you determine the big picture plan for your renovation, as well as begin to identify some of the smaller details of the project, too.

Choose a Layout

Think through any changes to layout -- for example, do you want to move the toilet? -- and what that will mean for the plumbing and other design elements. Small bathrooms can be expanded, and large bathrooms can be rearranged as you desire. Just remember to ...

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The wall-mounted vanities you see above create the illusion of more space in a tight bathroom with its open underside. Their cool, sleek, European look can add style and a touch of flair to any bathroom. Sure, it might mean a little extra sweeping underneath, but with its clean lines and minimalist look floating vanities are definitely worth a few more passes with the broom.

As far as bathroom design trends go, this is an option to seriously "float" around for your next bathroom remodel!

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Design Expert Anne Hinte used used Moen’s Mirrorscape mirror trim to achieve a traditional look with modern flair. A variety of designs and colors are available and, as you can see from the picture, it looks great.

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According to an article from HGTV, due to new innovations in electric and gas fireplaces, creating a warm and toasty atmostphere in any bathroom has become easier and more practical. Many gas and electric fireplaces don't require a chimney, making it possible to install a fireplace in any room. Bathrooms are a new hotspot for fireplaces, as the warmth and comfort that a fireplace brings is the perfect complement for relaxing baths and steam showers. And, for those looking to raise the price of their home, a bathroom fireplace is definitely a unique selling point. 

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Firing Up Your Bathroom

• LED Lighting (68%) – energy efficient lighting offers a number of options for the bathroom

• Doorless/No-threshold showers (57%) – easy in out access with a clean, sleek look

• Accessibility/universal design (54%) – homeowners of all ages gain valuable benefits in everyday life, not just when older

Just like with kitchens, determine which of these will work best for your own bathrooms and work with a professional to help design the bathroom perfect for you! 

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• For lighting around smaller mirrors, the ALA recommends fixtures be mounted at least 28” apart and 60” of the floor for best results and the shadow free facial illumination necessary for daily grooming tasks. With larger mirrors, a horizontal strip of lights can be mounted above the mirror, typically at 78” from the floor.

• Toe kick lighting provides added safety for middle of the night bathroom trips and can be especially helpful for those who are visually challenged.

• In the shower/tub area, recessed down lights with shielded fixtures will provide appropriate illumination and minimize glare.

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