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There is no denying that our time at home can have a huge impact on our quality of life. Home for most of us means a safe and comfortable space, where we can rest, unwind, and spend time with our loved ones. After a long day, coming back to a comfortable house can lift our mood and help us to relax and to recharge. It’s no secret that a bathroom renovation is often prioritised during a renovation project, a newly renovated bathroom can provide a more comfortable space to get ready which can help us feel more relaxed and composed. When you have a serine environment that you are comfortable in, you are creating a safe space to engage in more self-care. Self-care is well known to help in improve our mood, reduce anxiety, help us feel more energised among overall improvements to your mental health.
In this topic, we will discover how a renovation can improve your mental health and quality of life.
Boost Well-being
A bathroom renovation allows you to make changes to your current bathroom layout and style, so that it can better meet your changing needs. As technology evolves and our understanding of well-being increases, we are seeing improvements in the way we design our living spaces to prioritise health. We aim to incorporate details that can help make our lives easier where we can and opt for configurations that will optimize ergonomics. For example, you may consider the option of using drawers on your vanity cabinet instead of doors with cupboards, as this will mean less bending down to reach items. Or in the case that hand movement is limited and using a handle is too finicky, you can opt to use a push-to-open vanity drawer to help you open and close the drawers easier.
Similarly, you could incorporate face level storage with a mirrored cabinet that is easier to access when compared to bending down access drawer storage for everyday essentials.
Not only can we consider our physical preferences when designing our spaces, we should also consider our mental needs too. Music is a tool widely used to help calm our minds, some people enjoy a long bath with music but don’t want to have to use their phone as it could be distracting, in this case think about incorporating speakers in the bathroom. Planning a bathroom renovation with an emphasis how you will use the space to maximise comfort will help you transform your bathroom to a comfortable oasis that can help cleanse your body, mind and soul.
When undertaking a bathroom renovation project, you can fix any issues and problems that may have become evident over time. By updating fixtures and tiles to replace old and run-down surfaces, you will be creating a space that is easier to clean and is more hygienic. If water drainage is an ongoing issue, make sure to incorporate the correct fall in the shower floor to ensure what water is adequately draining from floor surface and to help your bathroom dry quickly after each use. Ensure your bathroom has adequate ventilation to avoid damp and moldy surfaces. A modern bathroom with more storage allows you to organize your belongings and it saves you a lot of time on cleaning, which will give you more motivation to clean the bathroom regularly to prevent bacteria from spreading for a healthier life.
If you have limited space, consider using a back-to-wall freestanding bath as it will eliminate unreachable places behind the bath where dust can collect, which will help to minimise your cleaning efforts.
Floor surface is one of the important factors to ensure bathroom safety, you can use floor tiles, which are slip resistant to have a non-slip surface that will help you prevent slips and falls when using the bathroom. Plus, by adding a shower screen with a door instead of a shower will be the safest option to ensure water is contained within the shower space. When installing a shower screen, ensure the panels are manufactured in accordance with Australia Standards to ensure they are hardened and meet our strict safety regulations.
Over time, electrical requirements have changed and are now more regulated to ensure safety, particularly in the bathroom and kitchen, where proximity to water can increase the risk of injury. When renovating using modern day fixtures and fittings, you can rest assured that you home will be safer and compliant to safety regulations.
Technology is everywhere, and the bathroom is no exception. There is no denying that technology brings us convenience and makes our lives easier. Nowadays, you can improve sanitation and eliminate the fear of using the toilet in winter with a smart toilet that is equipped with great functions like auto flushing, nightlight features and control seat temperature. Enjoy the ultimate after bathing with a super soft and warm towel thanks to the heated towel ladder. And don’t forget to give yourself an LED mirror to get ready anytime even when you just have a hot bath, you don’t need to worry about the mirror steam up as it has an anti-frog element.
As mentioned above, the bathroom is a favorite place of many people for a lot of different activities to relax and refresh the body and thoughts. Besides bathing or brushing teeth in the bathroom, many people enjoy this space for reading news, cutting nails, applying makeup or skin care. When turning your dream bathroom into reality, you'll feel more comfortable and relaxed when you take care of yourself as that’s the bathroom layout and style you love. Enjoying your time in this area will encourage you to do these self-care activities more often. Taking care of yourself is one of the great ways to love yourself and love life.
Home is one of the important factors in creating a quality of life that has a significant impact on our personal and professional lives, thus improving the quality of our lives helps us to have a healthy mind and enjoyment to love life and work more efficiently. If you find that home issues are making you feel tired and distracted from your daily goals and impeding your health, consider a renovation project. You can start with a bathroom renovation as it is one of the most used rooms in the house. In case you wonder how to renovate a bathroom on a tight budget, you can make a detailed plan as it will help you ensure the project runs smoothly and efficiently in your budget and time you have set.
We hope that you find the motivation to start your renovation project after reading this topic. When your project is done, don't forget to share it with us on social media, we look forward to seeing how it goes! Feel free to contact us anytime when you need fixtures and fittings for your bathroom renovation.
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