It’s wise to invest in renovations to improve your home, keep the look updated and add value to the property.

The bathroom and kitchen are the two rooms that reward you with the highest return on investment when you have them remodeled.

Follow these steps to ensure that your bathroom adds value to your home and is exactly what you had in mind.

Find inspiration by looking through remodeling magazines and online.

This is your chance to create your dream bathroom, and there are countless ideas that you may fall in love with.

Make sure that you are getting the right bathroom by looking for fresh ideas.

Your original showerhead may be six-feet high, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave it there.

Consider raising it to seven-feet to make the bathroom feel larger and make the shower more functional.

Facing the toilet in another direction can give you more options and create additional space, so consider moving fixtures around to make the bathroom more functional.

Create a floor plan of the bathroom on graph paper. You can then draw out different floor plan options to see if another arrangement will work better.

Storage is an important part of any bathroom. You don’t have to keep the plain linen closet, but you should have plenty of storage for your towels, toiletries and little extras.

Whether it’s a beautiful custom cabinet added to one wall or a simple vanity with extra drawers, make sure you keep the storage when investing in this home renovation.

Bathrooms are usually small, so that means you can look at more expensive options that would be out of your budget in the kitchen.

Consider adding beautiful granite counters, and look for upgraded vanities that will last longer.

Luxurious wallpaper is also a fantastic choice for the bathroom because you aren’t covering a great deal of wall space.

Bring your new fixtures home and store everything on site in the garage or another room.

Make sure you have all the flooring you need, and you should also pick up your mortar, grout, floats, pluming tools and other supplies you will need for the renovation.

Making trips to the store takes time, and the project will go smoothly if you have your supplies assembled ahead of time.

You are now ready to start this important home renovation.

Old fixtures that are being sold or recycled can go in a corner of the garage, and items that are destined for the landfill can go straight on a trailer.

With this preparation work taken care of ahead of time, the renovation will go faster. Call in the professionals if you are moving any plumbing or electrical lines.

Once the lines are rerouted, you are ready to start installing new fixtures and accessories.

There are many benefits to investing in regular home renovation projects.

When your bathroom and kitchen are updated and attractive, the value of your home will increase.

More importantly, your home will be more functional and enjoyable for you and your family.