Bathroom Remodeling New York

New York City apartments are known for three things: they are very expensive, very chic, and very small. When we desire a change in such a small area, we need to give careful thought to using every square inch of available area to maximize space so we don’t feel crowded or overwhelmed.

First, lighting. Recent trends in bathroom remodeling, especially in the New York City area, focus on recessed lighting. These provide excellent sources of light while taking up zero room because they are built into the ceiling itself. Gone are the round bulbs that once were over a mirror – now wall sconces that hearken back to Victorian times (though modernly styled) are fashionable.

Color is bathrooms is tricky, and a personal choice. Some people have themed bathrooms such as the seaside or the forest. Blue and Green walls, respectively, work in these rooms. In general, striving to be as neutral as possible will help a house sell, but until the time comes to move on I would suggest indulging your color in the bathroom but keep the colors pale or light to give a feeling of airy space. Personally I find light blues, pale pinks, and cream to be flattering for small spaces.

Bathroom fixtures have come a long way as well. Depending on the size of your bathroom you may have a shower or a tub. Recent trends for bathtub focus on raised tubs that are then set into a large block with stairs leading to them. These are very fashionable but rather precarious for those of us who may not have perfect balance – besides, who does when getting out of a tub all wet? A practical solution is to err on the side of caution with these, and lower the tub height a bit when designing. Shower trends have gone towards fully glass sliding doors, which are easier to clean and contain heat and moisture better which is easier on the rest of the house.

A simple, fairly inexpressive way to give your bathroom a true feeling of luxury is by installing a towel warmer. Other inexpensive ideas have often been replacing window curtains and installing fuzzy toilet seat covers, but these trends have thankfully gone out of style because of the impracticality of them. Now instead of curtains, window treatments that create a glazed look are popular and very inexpensive, and instead of seat covers now we have toilet seat warmers for those who truly want to feel pampered!

Utilizing storage space can be done in clever ways. If you have a tub, build shelves into the outer shell. Sinks are now often built as a basin on TOP of vanities and the space underneath is prime real estate for storage. The area behind the bathroom door is rarely used, so why not built a closest behind the door for extra supplies?

The great thing about remodeling in large cities is the sheer amount of resources available. If you don’t want to take on the project yourself, there are dozens of contractors and sources a mere phone call away to assist you in your bathroom remodeling project.

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