A bathroom remodel is one of the most rewarding projects you can take on: a smaller footprint, daily impact, and a big improvement in comfort. Here are the ideas we recommend most often to Redmond homeowners, including what we learned building projects like our Sage Stone Retreat right here in Redmond.
Walk-in showers
Many homeowners are replacing little-used tubs with walk-in showers. Frameless glass, a built-in niche and a bench make a shower feel like a retreat, and a low or curbless entry makes it easier to use as you age in place.
If yours is the only tub in the house, keep one somewhere: families with young children, and some buyers, still want a tub.
Waterproofing and ventilation come first
In our damp climate, the work you don’t see matters most. A properly waterproofed shower system protects framing for decades, and an exhaust fan that vents outdoors and is sized for the room keeps mold and peeling paint away. We treat both as non-negotiable on every bathroom we build.
Heated floors
Radiant floor heating takes the chill off tile on a cold morning. It’s most cost-effective to install while the floor is already open during a remodel.
Storage that keeps counters clear
- Vanities with drawers instead of doors
- Recessed medicine cabinets or shower niches built between studs
- Tall linen cabinets where a closet won’t fit
Lighting and mirrors
Layered lighting makes a bathroom work: overhead light for the room, side lighting at the mirror for grooming, and a dimmable option for evenings. Backlit mirrors add a clean, modern look.
In a bathroom, the details behind the tile decide how long the beauty lasts.
ELV Renovations
Plan for permits
Moving plumbing or adding circuits usually means permits in Redmond. See our guide, Do You Need a Permit to Remodel in Redmond?
Explore our bathroom remodeling services, or contact us to talk through ideas for your space.
