When it comes to the resale value of a home, renovating your bathroom
is arguably one of the most important investments you can make. But
there’s another, perhaps ultimately more beneficial, reason to consider a
bathroom makeover. “I’m a firm believer that the space one inhabits has
a huge influence on your personality and approach to life,” says New
York–based designer Susana Simonpietri, creative director of the
Brooklyn firm Chango & Co..
“Making your home beautiful and fresh is a great way to invite a daily
influx of joy into your life, which eventually trickles down to
everything you do. Nothing lifts your spirit like starting your day in a
room you love.”
Ready
to remodel your bathroom, but not sure where to start? Read on for
Simonpietri’s tips for how to get started in your own home and peruse 14
stunning before-and-after renovations that are sure to inspire.
1. Begin with a clear idea of what you want.
“Whether
the project is conducted by a design team or not, it’s really important
to know what you like and dislike about your space, which will inform a
comprehensive floor plan that integrates all of the desired changes,”
says Simonpietri. From there, you can think about aesthetics, from the
color palette to the types of fittings you’d like to incorporate.
2. Do your research.
“The
best clients are often the most informed,” the designer says. “Gather
as many images of spaces you love as you can—Pinterest and Instagram can
be fantastic sources of inspiration. The more trained your eye becomes
on what you love, the easier it will be to make decisions as you move
along. It will also give you a solid database to use and compare against
your selections.”
3. Know your budget.
“A flexible budget
will allow you to make unexpected design decisions during the process,
which add in cost but also significantly add to the space,” she says.
“Always leave yourself some extra funds for great fittings and finishes,
since ultimately that is what you will see daily, and things do come up
during construction.”
4. Hire the right people.
“To
achieve beautiful results, it’s important to start with a good team you
can trust, and who understands your budget and where to allocate your
funds so they shine,” Simonpietri says.
5. Be detail-oriented.
“When
working with white marble, as we did here, I cannot stress enough the
importance of dry runs with the material,” the designer says. “Your idea
of a beautifully laid-out marble vein along the floor is likely not the
same as the person who will be doing the tiling work, so make sure you
rehearse this before anything is glued down. And make sure to open all
of your tile boxes to sift through the material before starting to use
it—colors will vary, and the sorting process will allow you to have more
control over what is used where and what pieces to discard.” Most
people, Simonpietri included, also recommend ordering at least 15
percent more material than needed for this reason, plus any cracking or
breaking that often occurs during shipping and handling.
BEFORE
Simonpietri overhauled an en-suite master bath in a West Village high-rise apartment.
AFTER
Simonpietri
removed the existing tub, allowing for a larger shower stall and more
cabinetry and closet space. Gray wood paneling contrasts with sleek
marble flooring and countertops.
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