Bathroom spa makeovers generally start with a jetted tub. There are as many sizes and options available as there are personal preferences—one-person and two-person tubs, built-in neck support—the features are endless. Almost every feature can be adjusted by the user. You can bring pulsing water jet hydrotherapy directly to sore, aching muscles, or get a gentle caress with the millions of bubbles provided by an air bath. Some models include a heated liner that adds another source of relaxing warmth, while others contain adjustable underwater lighting systems that allow you to change the color and level of light to accompany your mood.

If you don’t have time for a full soak in a tub, relaxation options are even available for the shower. Steam showers have become quite popular in many bathroom spa makeovers. They can be equipped with multiple heads that direct steam or water spray at different levels and from multiple directions. A spray head mounted in the ceiling directly above the shower stall can give you the feeling of standing outdoors in a gentle, relaxing rain shower. Bathroom spa fixtures come in all different sizes, configurations, and finishes to suit any taste.

Water is unquestionably the main focus in a bathroom spa, but many different amenities can be included in the spa design to increase that pampered feeling. If your remodeling project includes a new floor, you may want to think about installing a radiant heat system beneath the new surface to keep the floor warm on cold winter mornings. Warm towels can be provided by either a towel warming drawer installed within an existing vanity or from hot air pumped through a towel bar.

Bathroom lighting tends to be bright to allow the maximum light for grooming and makeup application. Adding softer, indirect light on a different circuit can permit the light to be dimmed to the desired level.

The addition of bathroom electronics has become popular as well. Have them professionally installed to eliminate their potential exposure to water, and you can easily add ambient sound, music, Internet connectivity, or television viewing to your relaxation experience.

With careful consideration, any bathroom can be transformed into a relaxing oasis. Check with your remodeling contractor to explore options for creating your in-home spa.

Make a budget for the new cabinet upgrade
Over 40% to 50% of the total budget will be devoted to your cabinet upgrade in your kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. Take this into account when setting your total budget, but make sure you choose your cabinets wisely, as this important step will set the tone of your new kitchen or bathroom and play a major role in transforming your space.

Take measurements where the cabinets are being placed
You can take initial measurements just to get a feel for what space you have available for new cabinets. But before ordering the cabinets, you will need a professional to come in and measure for you, ensuring the proper cabinets are ordered, and will fit in the space given.

Choose between stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets
Your budget will dictate the type of cabinet you will get as stock cabinets are the least expensive, but are limited to standard sizes and color. For more variety, you can choose a semi-custom cabinet which is factory-built in standard sizes, but have many options for storage, design and style. If you are looking for the high-end, you may choose the custom cabinet option, which gives you the most choices in color, style, wood, and finish. These cabinets are constructed in either a workroom to designer specifications or on-site.

Choose from the many options that cabinet design offers
Choosing between stock, semi-custom, and custom will also dictate the type of storage available. Stock cabinets have few options beyond drawers and cupboards, whereas semi-custom and custom cabinets offer an endless array of storage options such as pullout shelves, a lazy Susan, wine racks, vertical dividers for trays and cookie sheets, an appliance garage, or pullout bins.

Choose the quality of the cabinet you desire
The quality may depend on how long will leave in the home you are upgrading. If you are planning to “settle” down in this home, then you should choose top quality cabinets. Purchase cabinets that have solid frames, door and drawer fronts, reinforced corners and closed backs. Because the drawers and doors will be opened and closed many times a day, you want them to operate smoothly and quietly.

Choose what decorating style you want for the cabinet
If you are not sure what look you are going for in your kitchen or bathroom, look through magazines that show different styles and colors of cabinetry. Think about how the cabinets might go with your architecture of your home as well as the interior design of the other rooms.