About five years ago I hired a professional to remodel my outdated second-floor bathroom. The project didn’t take long, and I was thrilled with the results upon completion because it looked so lovely and modern! There are now two sinks, beautiful floor tile, stone countertops, and best of all, a big bathtub for taking long soaks and roomy showers. The bathtub/shower is built into a recessed area and is tiled all around to be the focal point of the room. However, during my first shower after the remodel was completed, I noticed a water leak from the shower to the ground floor, right inside my front door. When I showered, water pooled and drained from the tile around the tub and landed below. Unfortunately, it wasn’t something a little caulking or grout could fix but fortunately coping with this bad remodel made me a better, more creative decorator as I learned how to live with it.
I did this by installing a glass panel that kept shower water within the bathtub. I chose a glass panel over a shower curtain because I didn’t want to hide the tile I loved so much (and paid so much for). It detracted very little from the look and completely stopped the leakage. This issue prompted me to think about how to fix other bathroom blunders. If your bathroom is suffering from a bad remodel or just has some quirks you can’t stand, look for products that lend themselves to flexibility. For example, let’s say the plumbing in your shower is not centered on the wall and for balance and aesthetic reasons, it drives you crazy.
Some showers, like the Triton Aspirante Electric Shower, have numerous water entry points so that you aren’t limited to where you can install it on the wall. If you have a shower issue like unsightly tile, choose a different focal point and make it bold. Eye-catching items within your bathroom will draw eyes to them rather than what you don’t want people to notice as much. A large, glossy black shower unit is just one way to command attention.
Another common problem is wall damage. Maybe it’s scratched paint, broken tile, or a small hole, but as long as the damage is not extensive, you may be able to cover it up until you can fix it. One useful way to do this is with towels. A large towel rail can cover a sizable area and keep your towels in a handy location. This Biasi Dolomite Curved Towel Rail takes it one step further by adding heat. Items like this can prove to be incredibly functional and decorative at the same time.
Similarly, mirrors can do wonders for hiding walls and making rooms appear larger than they are. The larger the mirror, the more it visually opens up the space. Mirrored cabinets can serve to make your space look large while offering storage for bathroom toiletries or medicines. The Ideal Standard Softmood Mirror Cabinet has a built-in light and comes in four finishes.
Hopefully, you’ve never had to deal with a bad remodel job and you won’t have to in the future. In the unfortunate event that you do, remember that creative decorating can be a lifesaver for your room, and many room quirks can make less noticeable with the right fixture
