The Best Alternative to a New Home: A Bathroom Upgrade! In this economy, a new home may be too much to ask for. Although it’s a good market to buy in, you may have a hard time finding financing for a new home or selling your old home. So where can you make improvements to your home that will really increase its value and enhance its livability while you’re still there? Changes to a small space might be your answer; a bathroom renovation can give your living space the luxury you’ve been missing. Also, a home’s age is the most conspicuous in its bathroom. Beyond simple wear and tear, if you have dated fixtures, tile or colors in your bathroom, they are a dead give-away that your house hasn’t seen a makeover in quite a while. So, where do you start a bathroom makeover? Well, making sure the character of your bath matches the décor of your home is a start. If you’ve populated your home with modern furnishings, but your bathroom is stuck in the 1970s, the discontinuity can be distracting to you or to potential buyers. Choosing fixtures, tile colors and patterns that are modern and match your décor will create a flow within the home. Avoid having to do this often by choosing fixtures that are classic and will look good now, and that will age well and are versatile enough to look appropriate in years to come. Choosing fixtures for your bathroom is also a matter of space and layout. Small bathrooms are not improved by modern fixtures if they are too large for the space available! A relaxing bathroom is well designed to give the impression of space, even if the area truly isn’t there in the square footage. Sleek, clean fixtures can enhance a small bathroom by offering more uninterrupted space than ornate fixtures or patterned surfaces. Until you can upgrade to a new place entirely, your best alternative just might be a remodeled bathroom. With attention to detail, and a few design changes, a renovated bathroom can rejuvenate your entire home. Visit us at ellasbubbles.com