Is a bathroom renovation in your Newton area home on your wish list in the coming months? Before contacting a general contractor or design-build firm to get the project going, have fun considering these design ideas, which can help update your bathroom and turn it into a beautiful, functional space.

1. Add a bench to the shower stall: If you’re taking out the tub and installing a walk-in shower stall, add a bench along the wall. A shower bench not only gives you a safe, comfortable place to sit if needed, but it also doubles as a convenient shelf for shower essentials. It’s also an aging-in-place upgrade.
2. Lower elevated bathtubs: Bathtubs with stairs may look elegant, but they can be dangerous, particularly when wet. During a bathroom renovation, have the general contractor lower the bathtub to floor level to improve safety and reduce the risk of falls. You can also take this opportunity to replace a standard bathtub with a more luxurious spa-like model.
3. Include a private toilet room: Today’s bathroom design often incorporates a separate room for the toilet, especially in master bathrooms. Adding a private toilet room provides more privacy to a shared bathroom space, assuming there’s plenty of legroom available.
4. Avoid metal frames: Removing the metal frame around your shower stall gives an updated look to your bathroom renovation immediately. Frameless designs add an appealing visual element of your bathroom’s design, not to mention a smart universal design decision.

Sage Builders LLC is the Newton area’s premier provider of residential design, construction and renovation services. Contact us today for expert assistance with renovating your home’s bathrooms to your specifications.

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