Studies suggest 69 percent of homeowners are unhappy with their old, outdated bathrooms. Common complaints include insufficient storage, small showers and bad lighting. Popular bathroom upgrades include dimmable lighting and premium fixtures. Tired of stepping on cold bathroom floors? Install heated tiles for extra comfort on brisk, fall mornings.

While glass shower doors remain favorable over traditional shower curtains, smoked glass doors offer extra privacy and style. Separate your shower and bathtub and consider upgrading to a luxurious, stand-alone soaking tub with room for two. While you’re at it, double up on sink space, as double vanities remain in demand.

Multi-Purpose Bathrooms Maximize Space

Sometimes bathrooms need to be more than just a sink, shower and toilet. For smaller homes, maximizing functionality and storage space is crucial. One recent CCG bathroom renovation involved removing a linen closet and laundry shoot to add a small washer and dryer with storage. Mix concealed storage areas with open-concept shelving for a more modern vibe.

For this particular remodel, a ceiling-mounted shower curtain made the room appear taller while white hexagon floor tiles provided a clean, classic look. A custom vanity featuring white, shaker-style cabinetry and Niagara quartz countertops added texture.

A new tub surrounded by a glass knee wall and blue 4×8 shower tiles created a soothing effect. Polished chrome fixtures completed the look.

A Change of Season: Accessible Bathrooms Assist Aging Family Members

For those considering life’s next season, installing ADA accessible bathroom features might also be important. If you plan to age at home, popular options include low-rise or step-in shower/tub entrances, grab bars and eliminating steps. In-shower seating, like a bench or stool, is not only ADA accessible, but gaining popularity as homeowners of all ages seek a relaxing respite instead of a quick wash and dash.

Don’t let a bathroom upgrade fall by the wayside. Contact CCG today and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. Call 317-213-6246 or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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With more luxurious and spa-like designs for large and small bathrooms in the last decade,  consumers want to create a sense of sanctuary in their bathrooms to balance the scale against our technology filled workdays.

To create a personal haven, homeowners tend to choose bathroom fixtures and details that evoke nature, soothe the mind and pamper the body.

At Central Construction Group we understand how confusing the choices can be, so we compiled a list of 7 Bathroom Remodeling Trends for 2020 to transform any bathroom into a showpiece.

1. Bring Nature into your Remodeled Bathroom

Nature never goes out of style, but homeowners crave it this year. 

Start with a few succulents in hanging pots or a potted palm in the open shower to add natural elements. 

Wood plank walls, ceilings or floors also provide a soothing effect. But be sure to use wood materials designed to resist water. 

Even a carved walnut bowl of sea sponges on the vanity, or teak stool in the shower invite one to linger.

Natural light is also in high demand for bathroom remodels, but strategically plan how you capture the light to avoid any loss of privacy.

2. Neutrals and Nudes Return to the Bathroom

Saturated colors remained all the rage last year, but beige charges back onto the bathroom remodeling scene in 2020. Paints, stains, bathroom vanities and tile in beige and nude shades leave designers gushing.

Benjamin Moore even chose pink as a new neutral color of the year for 2020.

Nudes come in delightful, refreshing neutrals that play a strong supporting role without overpowering a space. They complement everything from the wood finish on your new console-type vanity to the white soaker tub.

White, after all, never goes out of style. Black also plays a neutral role, but keep in mind that black matte finishes show water spots.

3. Tile Remodeled Bathrooms with the Classics

A bathroom remodel is the perfect time to tile with the classics — subway tile, mosaic-like penny tile and natural stone tile — which always remain in style and provide visual interest and patterns.

Want to blend traditional with modern? Stand subway tiles on end or lay them in a herringbone pattern for a new take on the classics. This adds texture and appeal without overwhelming the senses. 

Add pops of color with shower curtains, towels and area rugs,without committing to a particular style for the next decade. Neutrals pair well with any colors that strike your fancy, and classic tile choices stand the test of time. 

4. Stand-alone Tubs Return to the Bathroom Remodel Wishlist

Stand-alone tubs speak of gentler times and promise unharried relaxation. They look equally at home in the center of the bathroom or in front of a window with a view.

Today’s freestanding tubs come in a staggering variety, from hand-carved stone and copper to acrylic. They also come in an array of shapes, from round and rectangular to ovular and  kidney-shaped.

Remodeling your bathroom? Treat yourself to the stand-alone tub you’ve always wanted and make it the visual centerpiece of your new bathroom. 

5. Open Showers Pack in the Style

Open showers fulfill a minimalist designer’s dream to create the perfect solution for the smaller bathroom remodel.

Open showers with a sleek and modern look make bathrooms feel larger because they lack physical and visual barriers. 

They also provide great versatility, giving you the option of going from modern to traditional with a change of tile choice. 

Smart and functional without the fuss, open showers remain in demand, especially among busy homeowners.

6. Vanities Transform

If it’s been a long time since your last bathroom remodel, you’ll probably appreciate the taller vanity counter heights, which make applying makeup or shaving a little easier on your back. 

Many vanities look more like a traditional console or coffee table found in other rooms of the house. While some come in a nontraditional bathroom look, they provide tons of convenient storage and style.

Most couples want separate vanities in the master bedroom and many find quartz countertops provide a beautiful marble-like look that’s easy to care for. 

7. Love your Home

The biggest trend in remodeling? Families are choosing to stay in their homes longer by remodeling instead of moving. Customizing the bathroom space allows them to enjoy their homes to the fullest.

Families want a bathroom where they can escape and let the day’s pressure dissolve in a steamy stand-alone tub or stunning open shower. They appreciate natural elements and fixtures that match the rest of the home, and not like an institution. 

Contact CCG today and let our 10 years of experience help you bring your bathroom remodeling ideas to life. We excel at guiding you through the choices to create the bathroom of your dreams. 

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As one of the most high-traffic rooms in your home, the bathroom needs to be practical and functional but also a place where you can relax and enjoy a little luxurious pampering. If bathroom remodeling is on your to-do list for 2019, Central Construction Group can help you design the ideal bathroom addition or remodel an existing bathroom to meet your style needs and budget, while also increasing your home’s value.

According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value 2019 Report, the national average for cost recouped on a mid-range bathroom addition is 60.6%; the ROI is 58.1% on an upscale bathroom addition, 67.2% on a mid-range bathroom remodel, and 60.2% on an upscale bathroom remodel. Breaking it down further for Indianapolis homeowners, the report indicates the best bet for recouping your investment is a mid-range bathroom remodel at 64.4%.

With CCG’s knowledgeable and experienced general contractor working with you, alongside a skilled interior designer, we can accurately assess your space to determine what’s possible and which materials will work best. Whether you want to remodel the master bath or update the smaller bathrooms in your home, CCG offers handy ideas for every room.

Master Bath Remodeling Ideas

For the master bathroom shown above, the Indianapolis homeowners hired CCG to remodel it by removing the bathtub, modernizing the existing shower, replacing the vanities, and installing new wall tile and flooring.

This large, luxurious shower includes a 5-by-6-foot space for showering, adorned with polished natural-stone marble mosaic flooring in an Origami pattern. It also includes a linear shower drain, which is a popular choice for many CCG clients. A linear drain’s elongated, rectangular shape enhances drainage and provides a seamless look in your shower design.

We installed 12-by-24-inch porcelain tile in a honed matte finish on the shower walls and wrapped the same tile around one vanity wall. The pattern is linear, so we stacked them straight atop each other. The shower includes four built-in corner shelves for soap and shampoo, and one low ledge to use while shaving your legs or washing your feet.

With a handheld showerhead and a fixed raincan showerhead, both in polished chrome, we created various options for everyone in the home. We also installed an on-and-off switch right outside the shower, so the family can warm up the shower before stepping in.

As the horizontal shower wall tile flows onto the wall over one vanity, we chose a different wall tile for the second vanity to add more visual interest in the bathroom. Here, we used a 4-by-12-inch natural marble tile with a polished look in a staggered, vertical pattern. It’s important to note that natural stone tile varies widely when it comes to color uniformity, but the end result can be very dramatic.

The custom vanities in a tinted gray finish are called floating vanities with big, roomy drawers and no toe kick, so the floor tile extends uniformly underneath. Finishing touches include: matching porcelain, white fireclay Kohler wading pool sinks; Caesarstone Quartz pure white countertops; wall-mounted faucets, vanity lights and vertical wall sconces.

For the bathroom flooring, the homeowner chose a porcelain, faux wood 8-by-48-inch tile with a heated system and thermostat. Nothing feels as good as a warm bathroom floor on a cold, wintery day in Indiana!

Small Bath Remodeling Ideas

For this project, CCG remodeled the entire home for an Indianapolis homeowner, including the master bath and two smaller bathrooms, which they referred to as the “Girls’ Bath” and “Boys’ Bath.”

In the girls’ bathroom, we painted the walls a Sleepy Blue color and applied a penny-round porcelain tile called Clear Sky in a mosaic pattern to the upper half of the bathtub and shower area. Below that, we added a white 8-by-20-inch tile with a light-gloss chair rail tile to divide the sections. The flooring is hexagon-shaped, white gloss porcelain tile.

This 60-inch double vanity comes as a package featuring a natural marble countertop with matching sinks and mirrors. The Sterling 20-inch tall bathtub is what we call an alcove install, or one with three walls around it.

The girls’ bath formerly served as the home’s master bath, but with only one sink. The homeowner wanted double sinks, so we moved an interior wall slightly back to accommodate the design.

Before deciding your bathroom is too small for a double sink or larger shower, call CCG for a free consultation. We can tell you if it’s possible to adjust your interior walls to add more space in your dream bathroom.

In the second small bathroom, we extended the footprint by about 3 feet to accommodate dual sinks. This bathroom also offered only one vanity before the remodel.

We added 8-by-20-inch white gloss tile to the shower walls, along with a 3-by-6-inch horizontal accent band in a black glossy tile and four marble corner shelves.

The flooring is natural Carrara marble tile in a 1-by-1-inch hex shape. The vanity package included two vanities in a gray gloss finish with matching sinks, countertops and medicine cabinets. We carried the same shower wall tile into the bathroom and painted the room in a Light French Gray.

Inspired by these bathroom remodeling ideas? Wonder what’s possible for your home updates? Call CCG at 317-213-6246 today for a free consultation.

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Most people use their bathrooms for very personal business, whether it’s washing off the day’s grit, prepping for the daily grind or making pitstops throughout the day. As one of the most high-traffic rooms in your home, you want your bathroom design to be functional but also provide a little personal sanctuary where you can relax and relieve the day’s stress.

With current bathroom remodeling trends leaning toward a more luxurious look and personal spa feel, we pulled together the top 5 bathroom design trends to consider before updating your personal space.

1. Bathroom Tile for Flooring, Showers

Luxury Vinyl Tile, or LVT, on bathroom floors is a huge trend for 2018, with more homeowners choosing the wood-like flooring look without the worry of the floor warping once it gets wet. LVT, which also comes in luxury vinyl planks, is extremely durable, very thin and virtually indestructible. It’s a little more expensive than other materials, but installation typically costs less.

In addition to floor tile, homeowners also like the look of large tiles on their shower walls to replace old, cheap-looking fiberglass shower enclosures. While white subway tiles remain popular, a variety of tile colors, designs and sizes are available to create a customized look for any size of bathroom. Keep in mind that larger tiles also require less grout (and easier cleaning!). For the shower floor, we love the smaller mosaic tile that creates a pebble look.

2. Showers and Bathtubs 

The popularity of the soaking tub or garden tub seems to be fizzling out, with homeowners choosing to remove the bathtub entirely and install a large, walk-in shower instead. Curbless showers, in particular, seem to be gaining traction among older homeowners who choose to remodel their bathrooms for easy access and with a goal toward staying in their homes as long as possible.

If your goal is to update the bathroom before selling your home, keep in mind that in real estate terms removing the bathtub means it will be listed as a three-quarter bathroom and not a full bath with tub, shower and toilet. This might be a big deal for homebuyers with small children, but today’s bathing trends are geared more toward shower lovers.

Nice finishing touches for a new shower include installing a built-in shower bench, built-in shower caddies and the perfect showerhead. Choose from dual showerheads, ceiling-mounted showerheads, wall-mounted showerheads or a multifunctional, hand-held showerhead for easier cleaning.

3. Bathroom Countertops and Vanities

For master bath remodels, a built-in custom double vanity with a quartz countertop really makes a luxurious statement. A durable material that requires little maintenance, quartz doesn’t need to be sealed like natural granite or marble. Providing an elegant and clean look, quartz falls somewhere in the middle on price.

Floating vanities with undermount sinks not only help to create an illusion of more space in the bathroom, but also provide more counterspace. White-painted bathroom cabinets are a popular trend, especially those with customized storage solutions to clean up that daily mess from hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons and other toiletries.

4. Heated Floors in the Bathroom

How many times have you walked into your bathroom on a cold, winter morning in Indiana and wished for the comfort of a heated floor? A little warmth goes a long way first thing in the morning.

If your bathroom remodel includes redoing the floors, consider adding radiant floor heating to the plan. Heated floors keep your porcelain tile, natural stone or LVT at the perfect temperature all day, and can even be applied to your shower floor. Add a little more sophistication with a heated towel rack to keep your bathroom towels nice and toasty.

5. Latest Trends in Toilets

Comfort-height toilets with elongated bowls and slow-close lids are the latest trends for the most-used seat in the home.

For true luxury, high-tech toilets can come with seat warmers, automatic lid openers, adjustable air dryers, built-in deodorizers and even wireless music players. Who needs a book, newspaper or phone for distraction anymore?

If bathroom remodeling figures into your plans for 2018, contact Central Construction Group for a quote today. We’ll help transform the most intimate room in your home into a personal sanctuary.

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