2015 was here before you knew it! Now as your holiday guests leave your lovely home, you look around and realize that it may be time for a little indoor project during the cold wintry months. A wonderful way to increase the value of your home, not to mention bring a smile to your face, is with a bathroom remodel. Most experts agree remodels in general will not pay for themselves, but they can come close with bathrooms coming in at about 70-78% noted in several publications. That said always do a little of your own research as demographics can play a large part in return on investment numbers.

If you decide that a bathroom remodel sounds like the perfect option, to bring a little warmth and sunshine to your home you may want to take into consideration some of the top design ideas for 2015. 

It seems statement floor tiles are still all the vogue, rolling over as one of the top design ideas from 2014.

Nature is big this year for several remodel projects including bathrooms. Adding a touch of natural beauty to any bathroom can warm the vibe and making it more inviting.

Just as a natural look and feel is in vogue so is sustainability. Many home owners are becoming much more aware of the products used throughout their homes and are leaning toward recycled and reclaimed products.

A vertical garden, don’t get nervous the bathroom is a perfect place to try it out; they add a textural element to the room and a natural beauty.

Open suite master bath; yes you heard right! Move the tub, sinks and vanities to the master suite, making for an all-inclusive retreat like atmosphere.

High tech comes in the form of water control; new options provide everything from touchscreens to thermostatic mixers for just the right temperature.

Freestanding bathtubs; a blast from the past is back with vigor. Now bath manufacturers are featuring these lovely tubs in forms to rival a true piece of art.

Vanities are getting more and more custom; everything from his and her heights to just a general look to match the rest of the home. 

Tiles are being used more and more to create a geometric allure to one wall or an entire bathroom. Mixing different patterns can subtly enhance the room.

Showers were starting to become all the rage in 2014, and the predictions are for even more emphasis on size. Large showers with oversize glass panes are replacing small tiny cubicle showers.

It seems gray is here to stay as the color for bathrooms; don’t worry about making your bathroom look cold or unwelcoming adding a splash of color can boost any tone of gray.

Finally, fitting the bathroom to the home rather than just making it a utilitarian room, many home owners from those moving the bathroom into the bedroom to create master suite to those looking to remodel a small parlor, are wanting the bathroom to match the style of the home. 

Bathroom remodels may not pay for themselves, but they can definitely enhance the home, and be called out as a selling point.

Contact your local contractor to help you chose just the right materials, and plan for your small winter project.