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Here Are The Seven Tough Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Before Shower Remodeling In A Santa Ana, CA Home

December 26th, 2024

3 min read

By Joe Cox

7 Tough Questions To Help Figure Out Your Shower Design In Santa Ana, CA

These Seven Questions Can Totally
Change Your Bathroom’s Future


If you’re ready to start designing your dream shower as part of your Santa Ana, CA shower remodeling plan, now’s a great time to ask yourself the hard questions.

Don’t worry – these questions will help you determine the best shower remodel for you and your home. These seven questions will leave you prepared to tackle your new shower design. If you can answer them, you’re sure to impress any bathroom remodeling specialist.


Why Do You Want A Shower Remodel?

One of the first things to ask yourself is why you’re pursuing shower remodeling in the first place. This question is a great one, because it gives you an idea of what you don’t like about your current shower.

Did your shower succumb to damage faster than you expected? Are you sick of resealing grout? Is your current shower outdated or unappealing? Whatever your reason for remodeling is, it’s important to keep it in mind. If you have multiple reasons, even better!

This will give you a great idea for what not to include in your shower design. Additionally, it can help you pinpoint the parts of your remodel that matter most. If you hate your current shower’s color, for example, make sure to spend extra time picking out a color you love.


How Do You Want Your Shower Walls To Look?

You probably want your shower walls to be sturdy, reliable, and easy to clean like our trusted BP-Cor2. But there’s a lot more thought that goes into picking out your new shower walls than you may think.

Do you like the look of tile walls? You may want to pursue a material like our Reveal Series shower walls. If you love cleaning, inspecting, and sealing grout, though, you might miss traditional tile – though we can’t think of a homeowner who would!

You’ll probably want to go into designing your shower with a good idea of the colors you’d like to see in your bathroom. There’s nothing wrong with changing your mind if you see an inspiring sample, but a tentative color palette helps narrow down our wide range of styles and patterns.

If you don’t know where to start with colors, think about the atmosphere you’d like to create in your bathroom. Do you want a serene environment to wind down in each evening? Or bright colors to pep you up before work?

Since many of our clients crave relaxation in their showers, cool colors are a popular choice for shower remodeling. The most important thing, though, is how a color makes you feel. After all, it’s your bathroom!


What Kind Of Shower Heads Do You Prefer?

The hardware in your shower can help set the tone for your entire bathroom. Most customers like to have their showerhead and temperature controls match their sink faucet, grab bars, drawer handles, and more. Don’t overlook this aspect of your design.

There’s also a lot to choose from when it comes to showerheads and other hardware. Whether you like a strong, exfoliating jet of water or a gentle, rainlike experience, we can find the right shower head for you.


Who Else Uses Your Santa Ana, CA Bathroom?

This isn’t something every client needs to consider, but ask yourself if anyone else uses the shower you’d like remodeled. If so, who? Your spouse, kids, roommates, and frequent visitors may have ideas for your shower design that you’d never consider.

Keeping others’ needs in mind can add a little outside perspective to the design process.

At the end of the day, it’s your shower remodel, and you can do whatever you want. But if you can’t come to a decision at some point in the design process, consulting the other people who plan on using the shower can be a huge help.


Should You Make Your Shower Remodel Accessible?

Do you plan to age in place? If you love your home in the Orange County area, you might never want to leave. If you plan on staying put, it pays to think long-term.

Safety features like grab bars, shower seats, and non-slip flooring bring comfort, safety, and convenience to your shower. Everyone in the family can benefit from safety features.


How Much Storage Space Will
A Walk-In Shower Add?

With a shower remodel, you’ll have the option to add various storage spots to your shower. If you’ve got a cacophony of shampoo bottles lining your tub or walk-in shower floor, you’re in luck. Adding more storage to your shower can prevent endlessly knocking over shampoo bottles and tripping over body wash.

Be ready to compare the amount of toiletries in your bath area to the available types of shower storage so you can ensure everyone has space for their things.


Is Your Dream Shower Easy To Clean?

It’s important to consider what maintenance will look like in your new shower. While a quality antimicrobial material like BP-Cor2 can make cleaning shower walls a breeze, things like your hardware and door choices also play a part.

If you hate cleaning shiny metal surfaces, black hardware may provide the matte look you like. Cleaning is important when you’re deciding on a door, too. If you’d rather wash shower curtains than wipe down a glass door, that should factor into your decision.

There’s a lot to think about when you’re preparing for shower remodeling in your Santa Ana, CA home! If you want help answering these questions and would like to schedule a no-pressure design consultation, call Shugarman’s Bath at [tel] for a free quote and to arrange a visit.

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Bathrooms