The bathroom is a room virtually anyone entering your home is likely to use if they stay long enough. Your family uses it several times a day for very personal reasons. The bathroom also is where you handle the majority of your personal hygiene. For those reasons and many more, it's important to keep your bathroom updated with the latest bathroom fixtures and other improvements. Here are four common reasons why most people update their bathrooms and why you might want to as well.

1. Outdated Bathroom

A bathroom with vinyl flooring, peeling paint, and plumbing problems is a detriment to your home. If your bathroom looks like it was built decades ago, it's overdue for an update. According to Market Research, about 50% of interior design experts say a natural wood look is an emerging bathroom design trend that is gaining popularity. Whatever your preference might be, updating your bathroom fixtures and look will make it a much better and more useful space.

2. Changed Family Needs

You might have a small bathroom or one with just a small closet to hold a couple of personal items and some towels. Over time, your family might grow if you get married and have children. Rising living costs might convince you to take on a roommate, or maybe you will need to take care of an elderly family member. Whenever your family's needs change, the bathroom might need to change in order to continue supporting your household.

3. Improved Energy Efficiency

Updating your bathroom fixtures can go far in making your bathroom more energy efficient. You might install a tankless water heater that uses a heating element near the sink, tub, or shower to deliver hot water faster than when using an outdated water heater. New lighting could lower your electricity usage and costs. A modern toilet and shower head can reduce your water usage while improving your use of them. Installing new plumbing also protects against water leaks, sewage backups, and internal flooding.

4. Increased Home Value

It's possible to grow equity in your home by remodeling the bathroom. According to Zillow, every dollar spent on remodeling a bathroom boosts your home's value by $1.71. Zillow says that's the best return on investment you can get by improving your home. You also save money on utility costs, which makes the return on investment even greater.

You can call or visit Water & Company to learn more. Let's update your bathroom fixtures while improving your bathroom's usefulness and your home's value. We look forward to hearing from you!