What You Need to Know About Designing a Half Bathroom

There are several reasons why people will want to add a half bath or powder room in their next bathroom remodeling project. It’s not particularly essential but that’s not to say it won’t add any value to your home. Half baths can come in all shapes and sizes and can fit that odd little spot in your place that you haven’t figured out what to do about yet.

Sizing considerations are just one of the many things that you need to weigh once you’ve decided on getting a half bath. Here are a few other points you need to think about:

Setting Goals

From bathroom additions to kitchen remodeling, all good projects begin with a plan, and all good plans form from a clear vision. Think about what you want your half bath to accomplish and use that to direct all designing decisions. Half baths and powder rooms serve as a quick way to freshen up or use the bathrooms without having to go use other more private bathrooms in your home. Finding inspiration can be challenging, but you can get great ideas and references from remodeling magazines and the Internet.

Understand the Requirements

What most homeowners don’t realize is that bathroom remodeling, or any remodeling project for that matter, takes time and resources. Sometimes, there are certain impossible situations that even the world’s best designers and builders cannot do. For example, it’s physically impossible to fit multiple amenities in a room with limited floor space so it’s best to keep your goals in line with the limitations of your home.

Cover Up Bad Designs

Not all homes are built perfectly. You’ll always find areas that can do with a little improvement. It could be a kitchen that needs some cabinet resurfacing, or it could be an odd corner in your home where support beams jut out in weird and inconvenient angles. You can use a half bath to transform these bad designs into a much more visually appealing and useful space, giving your home more value while adding to its functionality.

Consult With Professionals

Building a half bath might not be on the same scale as a full home remodel, or even a kitchen renovation, but it’s still work that’s best handled by a professional. You can work closely with your designer to make sure that your styling goals are met, but do not attempt to DIY the whole project. 

At DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Stuart, we can help you build the half bath of your dreams. Give us a call at (772) 288-6255 or fill out our contact form to start a conversation today. We serve homeowners in Jupiter as well as all nearby areas in FL.