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Bath Trends in 2009
The trends in bath design for the new year are expected to lean toward the idea of the bath as a retreat.  Master bathrooms and suites are very popular and include amenities like soaking tubs and large walk in showers.  Double vanities to ease in the morning rush; heated towel racks and built-in storage cabinetry are also emerging as items of necessity rather than luxury.

If your home was built in the 1990’s, chances are you have one of the ever popular whirlpool-style tubs in your master bath.  Removing this tub creates nearly endless possibilities for redesigning a bath.  Luxurious tile, stand-alone showers and built-in cabinetry work well in spaces that formerly were occupied by the whirlpool bath and many times do not require extensive reworking the original bath space.

AcCent Design specializes in custom cabinetry.  The extensive AcCent cabinetry selection includes quality brands such as Dura Supreme, a leader in custom cabinets.

Even though bathrooms tend to be some on of smallest rooms in a home, a bath remodel is one of the more complicated remodels to undertake.  Plumbing, electrical and the potential for hidden water damage make bathroom remodels perfect for the design-build approach used at AcCent Design.

Bath Remodels on a Budget
Upgrades that yield the best bang for the buck.

Leading real estate agencies agree, when selling a home the three most important areas of a house to potential buyers are curb appeal, the kitchen and the bathrooms.

If you are thinking of adding extra value to your home, remodeling the bath is an excellent investment.  Here is a quick tip list of things that make the most impact on a bathroom.

Lighting
A dark bathroom is a dingy bathroom.  Additional lighting and updated light fixtures add instant quality to baths.

Flooring
With the potential for water damage, quality flooring is a must when redoing a bath.  Heated underlayment to add comfort to beautiful tile is a creature comfort that can sell.

Going Green in the Bathroom

What’s good for you and the environment.

As one of the smaller rooms of a house, the bathroom is a great place to start incorporation green ideas into your daily life.

Some of the top ideas to make a big impact on our environment are:

Low-flow shower heads and faucets can reduce water consumption up to 30% in some cases.
Eliminate old toilets.  Older-style toilets consume as much as 5 gallons of water per flush as compared to new, water efficient models.

Lower the water heater thermostat to 120 degrees and insulating the heating unit save significant amounts of energy yearly.

Environmentally friendly cleaning products get the job done as well or better than more toxic cleaners and help reduce your family’s exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals.