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The Art of Whole House Makeovers

Embarking on a whole house makeover is a thrilling endeavor that goes beyond mere renovation—it’s a journey of transformation. Whether you’ve recently acquired a property that needs a complete overhaul or you’re looking to breathe new life into your existing home, a whole house makeover offers the opportunity to reimagine your living spaces. In this blog post, we’ll explore the magic of whole house makeovers and how they can redefine the way you experience your home.

Vision and Planning:

The first step in a whole house makeover is envisioning the desired outcome. What themes, styles, and functionalities do you want to incorporate? Collaborate with design professionals to translate your ideas into a comprehensive plan. Consider the overall flow of your home, identifying key areas for improvement.

Holistic Design Approach:

Unlike individual room renovations, a whole house makeover involves a holistic design approach. Cohesiveness across spaces is key. This could involve selecting a consistent color palette, flooring, or design elements that tie each room together. The aim is to create a unified, seamless aesthetic that enhances the overall ambiance of your home.

Functional Upgrades:

Beyond aesthetics, consider the functionality of each space. Modernizing kitchens with state-of-the-art appliances, revamping bathrooms for increased efficiency, safety and planning for future accessibility, and optimizing storage solutions throughout the home are common goals. A whole house makeover allows for a comprehensive assessment and enhancement of the functionality of every nook and cranny.

Technological Integration:

Embrace the conveniences of modern technology in your whole house makeover. Smart home systems, energy-efficient appliances, and automated features can elevate your living experience. Integration of these technologies not only enhances daily life but also contributes to the long-term sustainability of your home.

Embracing Trends and Timelessness:

Strike a balance between incorporating current design trends and creating a timeless appeal. While trendy elements can infuse freshness into your home, opting for timeless features ensures that your makeover withstands the test of time. This balance ensures a lasting aesthetic that remains relevant for years to come.

Budgeting and Project Management:

Undertaking a whole house makeover requires meticulous budgeting and project management. Work closely with professionals to establish a realistic budget and timeline. Factor in unforeseen circumstances and make contingency plans to ensure a smooth and stress-free renovation process.

A whole house makeover is more than a renovation; it’s a journey of self-expression and transformation. Whether you’re revitalizing a dated home or personalizing a new space, the key lies in careful planning, creative vision, and collaborating with experienced professionals. At Lenton Company, our designers and build team expertise guides you through the planning and execution phases, ensuring that your vision is brought to life with precision and quality craftsmanship. As you embark on this exciting endeavor, envision the lifestyle you want to achieve then watch as your living spaces become a true reflection of your dreams and aspirations.

BestBath walk-in shower enclosure with customized tile inlay.

Universal Design Considerations for Shower and Bath Remodels

Adaptability, also known as universal design, is trending in products that allow people of all abilities ease of use. From small children with limited dexterity to adults with temporary disabling injuries and those with the normal effects of aging, adaptability characteristics are becoming an integral part of a manufacturer’s design.

Features like spa-like showers without the potential tripping hazard of a curb, a connected shower seat, and a shower head on a glide bar for comfort and ease are finding their way into residential bathrooms providing extra utility, as well as aesthetically pleasing.

Roll-in showers are designed for people to directly roll into the stall using a specially designed shower wheelchair. A beveled threshold about 0.5″ high allows the wheelchair to roll over.

Universal design marries adaptability with beauty over the whole range of human ability. Even fashionable towel bars are doing double duty as grab bars with the addition of extra blocking behind the walls to make that level of support possible. Small details have big impacts. Toilets 2-inches higher than the standard 15- to 16-inch-tall fixture reduces strain on a user’s knees when getting up.

It wasn’t that long ago when a homeowner’s choice when remodeling a bathroom was between expensive custom tile work or relatively inexpensive big box store prefabrication enclosures. Today we’ve found a happy middle ground. BestBath, located in Caldwell, Idaho, bridges the gap as an industry leader offering design and engineering services to assist in creating bathroom units that meet a homeowner’s unique requirements for space, configurations, compliance, and type of users. Lenton Company is proud to be a BestBath dealer.

According to its website, BestBath became a world-leading manufacturer of bathing products by focusing on being first in product quality and first in creating products for people of all abilities.

Their products range from walk-in tubs to traditional shower inserts designed to be useful, beautiful, and easily modified as individual needs and abilities change. With accessibility in mind, BestBath products provide the function and value needed today and for many years to come.

BestBath single and multi-piece showers are the perfect fit for home bathroom remodeling projects where safety and accessibility are a concern. Removing the barriers of slippery, traditional tubs is an important step to living in place as homeowners make arrangements to remain in the home they love.