5 Benefits of Renovating a Bathroom

1. Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficiency

Sustainability is a major trend in bathroom remodeling. Using natural elements and buying eco-friendly products is more common than ever.



Try reclaiming or repurposing old fixtures that would otherwise sit in a landfill. You can also purchase from companies that use energy-efficient, biodegradable, or recycled materials.

A remodel is also a perfect time to replace any old, leaky fixtures. Faucets that drip one drip a second waste over 3,000 gallons per year, enough for 180 showers. Showerheads that leak 10 drips per minute waste 500 gallons per year, enough to wash 60 loads of dishes in the dishwasher.

This wasted water also drips onto your utility bills. Fixing leaks or getting better fixtures saves you at least 10% on your water bills.

2. Health and Safety

You shouldn't wait any longer for a remodel if your bathroom starts to smell or deteriorate. If you do, it can become a major safety and health issue.

A bathroom remodeling project opens up your floors and walls. That can uncover hidden dangers such as:

• Corroded pipes
• Cracked or chipped tiles
• Uneven floor framing
• Rotted wood
• Lead paint

A bathroom is also a prime spot for mold growth because it's damp and warm. Approximately 70% of homes already have it.

Taking care of all of these issues during bathroom renovations makes you and your family safer in the short and long term. It'll also improve your physical and mental health.

3. Functionality

Do you feel cramped every time you try to brush your teeth? Have you never had enough room for that luxurious jacuzzi tub you've always dreamed of?

Construction gives you more square footage, but you can make a bathroom feel larger without adding or tearing down any walls. Change the layout and experiment with where everything is placed. Add storage to remove clutter. Get rid of fixtures that you never use that are taking up space. Anything that makes the room easier and more comfortable to use is worth it.

4. Aesthetics

Three words are enough to justify renovating a bathroom; "it looks better." Bring on the luxurious lights, the prettier paint, and the fancy fixtures. Redo the walls and flooring to match until it all comes together to create your dream design.

This new beauty has a surprising mental effect. Making your bathroom look better will encourage you to keep it clean.

5. Home Value

A bathroom remodel makes your home a better place to live today and increases its future value. This makes it a project with a high return on investment.

Renters and buyers look for beautiful, renovated bathrooms with efficient features. You'll get more interested buyers and better offers if you ever decide to sell.

How to Start Renovating a Bathroom

Renovating a bathroom is a worthwhile home project. It'll make your home safer and more eco-friendly. You'll also get to enjoy its functionality and aesthetic beauty while you live in your home and earn more when you sell.

Contact us at ELS Home Builders to begin your bathroom remodel today.