6 Easy Bathroom Changes That Make A Big Impact

1. Replace the Bathtub With a Walk-In Shower

This remodel project is a bit on the involved side, and it's definitely a job for the professionals. However, replacing a tub shouldn't take longer than a weekend if you keep the location the same. Showers create a roomier appearance in a bathroom and can accommodate more needs than a bathtub can.

If you try to get too customized with your new walk-in shower, though, the cost and time can add up. Costly customizations include porcelain tiles and a curbless shower pan. Your quickest and most budget-friendly bet is a prefabricated kit, which includes the main components of the stall.

2. Opt for a Glass Shower Door

Perhaps a walk-in shower isn't the right option for your bathroom. You can still benefit from the beauty and utility of glass by replacing your shower curtain with a shower door.

The easiest way to accomplish this project is to have a frame installed for a sliding glass door. However, if your tub is in an alcove, consider a single-hinged door, which acts as a splash wall rather than a full-coverage door.

3. Install a Glass Shower Enclosure

If you do opt for a new walk-in shower, you'll almost certainly have it enclosed in glass. Depending on the configuration of your shower, this enclosure may consist of hinged doors or a sliding glass panel. Indeed, a big decision you'll make is whether you want a framed or frameless enclosure. They should take about the same in installation time, but the latter is a little costlier.

Even if you already have a glass shower enclosure, this could be an area of upgrade for you. For instance, you could switch from a framed to a frameless enclosure. Conversely, you could change out the existing frame to one that's more modern or more aligned with your new bathroom style. You could even upgrade the glass from standard to HD, colored, or patterned.

4. Upgrade the Shelving

Bathrooms almost never have enough storage, yet standard wooden shelves may not match your ideal aesthetic. Instead of wooden shelves, install custom-cut glass shelves to upgrade your storage space. If you use custom-cut glass, you can measure and maximize the available space and update your bathroom’s appearance whenever you like.

5. Hang Custom-Cut Mirrors

Light is also a limited commodity in bathrooms. Designers typically limit the number and size of windows to preserve privacy. This limitation means you get little natural light. You can maximize the natural — and electrical — light you do have by hanging custom mirrors. As with glass shelves, customizing the mirrors allows you to maximize the space.

If you don't need a medicine cabinet, start with that over-the-sink space to install your custom-cut mirror. You can easily make the installation look high-end with your choice of frame and by flanking the mirror with lights. If possible, look for other places in the bathroom to hang a custom mirror, especially somewhere it will reflect light.

6. Paint the Walls

Ultimately, one of the easiest and most cost-efficient ways to update your bathroom is with a coat of paint. Updated colors in your bathroom makes a big impact on its appearance, so spend some time choosing the colors. Likewise, invest in heavy-duty paint that resists humidity. After all, the bathroom is the most humid room in your house.

Make your bathroom routines more pleasant with small bathroom upgrades. Let Wadsworth Glass Inc.provide for your glass and mirror needs.