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Sometimes our old bathrooms look deteriorated and out of date. And yes, a bathroom is a private place, but remember that a home is also an asset and that keeping its value as high as possible, is always a Good decision. Bathrooms are one of the places in the house that are best to see if the owners are careful and attentive to keeping the property and its ítems in good shape, and also taking good care of bathrooms and kitchens is vital for the health of the people dwelling in it.

If you are to start a bathroom remodeling project, remember that the disposition of the elements in the bathroom is vital. If for instance the bathroom is going to be used by people with different ages, the disposition and safecty of those elements must be kept in mind. If there are elderly people among the users, the inclusión of a chair and handlers they can use to balance their body weight is important, as also is the right illumination and the use of surfaces that do not represent danger in terms of being slippery. And this, of course, is applicable to the bathroom´s floor, but is especially important for showers and bathtubs (which by the way, can be resurfaced rather than replaced, thus making the whole project much cheaper and faster).

There are other interesting and easy to implement tips to improve bathrooms. Sometimes, the sole change of towels and curtains creates an astonishing effect. Adding plants and living colors to dark or totally white bathrooms can have a totally unsuspected impact and make a dull place become a full of life beauty and relaxation room. The use of cristal shelves, one or two art pieces and a bigger window or a skylight can be the last touch to have a very original and vivid bathroom you and your loved ones will enjoy for sure.