What’s Trending in Primary Baths?
Many Rhode Island and Massachusetts homeowners report loving their homes and seeing them as ” forever homes” for one reason or another. Some love the location, some love the yard, and some love the character. There’s always something that makes your home yours. But, after some time, you may feel like your beloved home needs a refresher. Maybe your growing family needs more space, or the style feels outdated.
Many clients who come to us for design-build services dream of a bathroom that transforms their everyday routine. Trust us; a newly designed and functional bathroom can genuinely do that!
Now, where to start? Let’s figure out your pain points, a.k.a, your top reasons for wanting a bathroom renovation. All of our clients have unique needs, but we’ve listed the top reasons for you to get started.
Top Reasons to Renovate Your Bathroom
- Your shower is too small.
- We know many of you living in the New England area may be in a home that dates back to the 1800s. While we adore historical homes, we know they come with their quirks. One quirk? Tiny showers! There isn’t enough room in that dated shower to truly pamper yourself with that 13-step skincare routine. Here at Red House, we strongly support a luxurious bathing experience.
- We know many of you living in the New England area may be in a home that dates back to the 1800s. While we adore historical homes, we know they come with their quirks. One quirk? Tiny showers! There isn’t enough room in that dated shower to truly pamper yourself with that 13-step skincare routine. Here at Red House, we strongly support a luxurious bathing experience.
- Bad lighting
- It’s time to admit that the yellowing overhead light full of moths and dust has seen its final days. When daylight savings comes around, you find you can barely see yourself while getting ready in the morning! Lighting is absolutely essential when considering a bathroom renovation.
- It’s time to admit that the yellowing overhead light full of moths and dust has seen its final days. When daylight savings comes around, you find you can barely see yourself while getting ready in the morning! Lighting is absolutely essential when considering a bathroom renovation.
- Only one sink
- One sink can be tricky if two people share the same morning routine. Someone is left waiting or using the hallway mirror. Let’s level the playing field and give you both a dedicated space to prep for the day in perfect lighting.
- One sink can be tricky if two people share the same morning routine. Someone is left waiting or using the hallway mirror. Let’s level the playing field and give you both a dedicated space to prep for the day in perfect lighting.
- No counter space
- We get it. Saving space where you can is essential, and a large countertop isn’t always feasible in a bathroom. But what if you could maximize your counter space without sacrificing too much floor space? Red House makes that possible with custom cabinetry designs. We can tailor-make your vanity to give you all the space you need.
- We get it. Saving space where you can is essential, and a large countertop isn’t always feasible in a bathroom. But what if you could maximize your counter space without sacrificing too much floor space? Red House makes that possible with custom cabinetry designs. We can tailor-make your vanity to give you all the space you need.
- Lacking natural light
- Research indicates that getting sunlight first thing in the morning is highly beneficial for regulating your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm), boosting alertness, improving mood, and enhancing sleep quality at night. So, if you have to start your morning in the bathroom, let’s make it as positive as possible. Let the morning sun soak into your skin while you pamper yourself.
- Research indicates that getting sunlight first thing in the morning is highly beneficial for regulating your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm), boosting alertness, improving mood, and enhancing sleep quality at night. So, if you have to start your morning in the bathroom, let’s make it as positive as possible. Let the morning sun soak into your skin while you pamper yourself.
- Noisy fan/poor ventilation
- Both factors are extremely important for the longevity of your primary bathroom. Poor ventilation could lead to an excess of mildew and unpleasant smells over time. If you want your bathroom to truly feel fresh and clean all the time, prioritize ventilation. If you feel like ventilation hasn’t been an issue, but a noisy fan is driving you up a wall, we know how you feel! Nobody wants to spend their mornings listening to an overhead fan’s perpetual creaking and whining.
- Both factors are extremely important for the longevity of your primary bathroom. Poor ventilation could lead to an excess of mildew and unpleasant smells over time. If you want your bathroom to truly feel fresh and clean all the time, prioritize ventilation. If you feel like ventilation hasn’t been an issue, but a noisy fan is driving you up a wall, we know how you feel! Nobody wants to spend their mornings listening to an overhead fan’s perpetual creaking and whining.
- Unsightly shower curtains
- Shower curtains and their counterparts can be truly disappointing. Whether the shower rod comes crashing down at least once a week, the shower curtain is constantly stained with soap scum, or you can never settle on the design of the curtain, you may question why these contraptions ever existed. Over half of our clients ditch the shower curtain and never look back. The drastic change from a shower curtain to a glass door or tile enclosure is genuinely inspiring.
- Shower curtains and their counterparts can be truly disappointing. Whether the shower rod comes crashing down at least once a week, the shower curtain is constantly stained with soap scum, or you can never settle on the design of the curtain, you may question why these contraptions ever existed. Over half of our clients ditch the shower curtain and never look back. The drastic change from a shower curtain to a glass door or tile enclosure is genuinely inspiring.
- Less-than-ideal toilet location
- In our line of work, we’ve seen our share of funky toilet locations: toilets on raised pedestals, toilets blocking the door, toilets in the shower—there is no end to where people may place a toilet in their bathroom. Let’s streamline this layout and use square footage sparingly.
- In our line of work, we’ve seen our share of funky toilet locations: toilets on raised pedestals, toilets blocking the door, toilets in the shower—there is no end to where people may place a toilet in their bathroom. Let’s streamline this layout and use square footage sparingly.
- No bathtub
- Ah, this one is truly a crime. Some days, you just need a bubble bath and a glass of red.
Since most of our clients feel that their current home is their forever home, we also like to prioritize the ability to age in place. We work closely with our clients, no matter their life stage, to ensure we make selections that benefit them in the long run. Considerations like the height of the bathtub, the friction of the floor tiles, and the size of the doorways all come into play. This planning can also be crucial for families who plan on accommodating an aging family member. If the home is not prepared for this, it could lead to many costly purchases to make the space safe for everyday use.
Top 10 Bathroom Trends of 2024
You’ve decided it’s time to start planning a bathroom remodel, but maybe you’re unsure how to design the space. You want a timeless space that reflects your tastes and needs. We’ve identified some of the trends we are seeing in bathroom design in 2024.
