New Trends for Bathroom Remodeling
SilverMark has been remodeling bathrooms for homeowners in the Twin Cities for years. And while we’ve done many bathroom remodels, there are always fresh ideas thanks to the latest products and materials that give us new ways to create bathrooms that are wonderfully functional and beautiful. Whether you’re dreaming of a spa-like retreat or a fun, kid-friendly bathroom, today’s new remodeling trends offer inspiration.
Here are some of our favorites:
  A more organic feel
Angular features are typical in bathrooms, but today there’s a growing trend toward softer shapes. Whether your own tastes are for traditional or contemporary décor, you’ll find that bathroom designers are including many more organic elements such as rounded counters, mirrors with softened edges, gently curved lighting fixtures, and architectural details such as arches. These organic touches not only soften the flow of the room, they help balance the feel of angular elements, including Asian touches which are becoming increasingly popular in bathroom design.
Stand-out details
Many homeowners engage in bathroom remodeling to create a truly personalized retreat. That’s why more bathrooms are including artwork, antiques, furniture and finishes that were once reserved for the more public spaces of the home. For instance, your bathroom can be designed around the colors, texture and mood of a favorite painting. Also important are stand-out details such as pairing an irregularly textured pebbled wall with a marbled surface of glass tile. Even portions of wall can be treated as artwork by framing them with molding and adding dramatic color.
 Larger showers
Many homeowners are trading in their bathtubs for an extra large shower equipped with multiple shower heads, steam, built-in seats and other spa-like amenities. Frameless glass showers are a great way to enjoy an extra large shower while extending the bathroom’s expansive appearance.
Floating fixtures
New product designs make it possible for bathroom fixtures to be placed almost anywhere. For example, toilets can be mounted on a wall rather than anchored to the floor and bathroom vanities can literally float anywhere in the room. This means your bathroom remodeling project can be truly design driven, with space expertly planned to give even a smaller bathroom a luxuriously open, spacious feel.
If you’re thinking about bathroom remodeling, we’d be happy to help. Our gallery of bathroom remodeling photos is great for gathering ideas. Then, give us a call and let’s explore ways to turn that “inspiration” into your own dream bathroom.
Warm Up to Heated Floors
Stepping onto cold bathroom floor tiles can really ruin that relaxed, pampered feeling you get after a warm bath or steamy shower. That’s why when it comes to bathroom remodeling, heated floors can make such a difference, and one of our favorite products is the floor heating system from a company called Danfoss.
  The Danfoss system consists of a heating mat that’s installed before we install your bathroom flooring. The result is soft, silent heat that typically costs no more to operate than several light bulbs. In fact, the way we design and install the system, it typically uses less energy than a comparable forced air system. The benefit, of course, is that the bathroom and the bathroom floor stay pleasantly warm.
We choose to work with Danfoss because we find that they make a superior product that, under normal conditions, will last for the life of your home. If you’re interested in learning more about making heating floors part of your bathroom remodel, just give us a call.
Thanks for the Referrals!
Most of our business comes from recommendations from those who know us best – our past clients, friends and suppliers. We greatly value and appreciate each referral not just for the business it brings the company but for the jobs it helps us provide our staff and suppliers. If you or someone you know is considering remodeling their home, please suggest they contact us for a complimentary consultation.
 See you next month!
Terry
Terry Streich, President
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