The 2024 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study was released recently and it revealed the items that homeowners are changing while doing a bathroom remodel.  If you are considering tackling this project at your own Locust Grove home, then chances are some of these changes are on your list.  Take a look at the bathroom trends below for some inspiration for your own project.

Top Ten Features to Upgrade

Homeowners are looking to update the following features in their bathrooms whether the remodel is a complete gut or just a cosmetic facelift.

  • Faucets
  • Flooring
  • Light fixtures
  • Wall finish
  • Shower 
  • Countertops
  • Sinks
  • Vanity Cabinet
  • Toilet
  • Mirrors

With homeowners being more strategic in where they spend money during a remodel, changing things like a faucet, replacing flooring (usually a more reasonably priced endeavor in a bathroom because of the smaller footprint), or switching up light fixtures are all ways to make a dramatic change to the space. These smaller remodels are more popular right now than a complete gut of the bathroom because of increased costs for materials and labor.

In the survey, homeowners indicated that they are updating the systems in their bathrooms (ex: tankless water heaters or ventilation fans).  While these may not be pretty cosmetic changes, they do certainly increase the comfort of the homeowner using the bathroom.

Shower vs. Bathtub

The decision whether to keep a shower and bathtub in a bathroom usually comes down to personal preference. While having at least one bathtub in your Locust Grove home is always ideal for resale purposes, many homeowners are ditching the bathtub in the primary bathroom and upgrading the shower space.

If keeping the bath is a must, then homeowners typically go for a shower/tub combo during the remodel.  When homeowners decide to go the shower route, many opt for one with a low curb or even curbless (a walk in design) which can be beneficial for mobility purposes later in life.  Tile for flooring and the shower walls is the popular choice for finishing the space with regular rectangular tile pieces being favored for the shower walls.

Vanity Changes

Updating a vanity during a remodel is another way for homeowners to make big impacts in the bathroom.  The purchases for pre-made stock vanities that are ready to install has increased over the year.  Since the cost of a vanity increases as the length does, many homeowners are sticking with the popular forty-eight inch variety.  Adding one of these vanities into your Locust Grove home is simpler too because they often come with the countertop as well.

Meanwhile, for homeowners that have gotten some expert assistance with the remodel or have a non-standard space for the vanity, creating semi-custom pieces continues to be a popular route.  Soft close drawers and doors are also popular features that homeowners are looking for when purchasing a vanity.

If you are thinking about opting for wood for your vanity at your Locust Grove home, then you aren’t alone.  It is the top choice for vanities followed by white.

Lights, Camera, Action

Having sufficient light in the bathroom is important, so homeowners remodeling this space are turning towards recessed lighting when the natural light in the room is not sufficient.  Sconces next to mirrors and ceiling lights were also popular lighting options found in the study.

Also helping to bring light into the bathroom are mirrors.  When remodeling, the popular option for a new mirror is a single larger piece over the vanity.

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