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traffic jams are signs of a too-small kitchen or bathroom.
“You may need to go with a larger 40-inch fridge instead
of a 36-inch fridge, says Johnston, adding that overloading
a refrigerator can make it function poorly. A walk-in
pantry, an island for prep work and homework and wider
work aisles around islands and major appliances help accommodate
growing families. Empty nesters may want to
think about annexing an extra room or closet for a master
bathroom expansion.
5. You Always Run Late in the Mornings
If a faulty alarm clock isn’t to blame, a disorganized
or cluttered bathroom could be a large part of the problem.
Most builder-basic bathrooms come with gaping
under-sink storage space where toiletries and other
items tend to disappear, turning the morning routine
into an archeological dig. If the bathroom counter is
constantly strewn with tubes and bottles, it’s time to
consider remodeling.
“You can add smart storage options that will help
you organize your bathroom and manage your time better,”
says Peter Sheinberg, third-generation owner of Mr.
Dino’s Baths in Broomfield, Colorado.
5. You can envision a future
homebuyer’s approval
This just means your kitchen or bathroom does not
reflect your personal style. Designing to appeal to future
homebuyers usually results in a bland, impersonal
space that “looks like a big bowl of oatmeal,” Jernigan
says. People spend much of their waking hours in both
of these rooms, so if they are staying put for any length
of time, they should go ahead and make their own style
statement.
“Of course, if you plan on moving, you want to express
yourself with design elements that can be easily switched
out, like paint and window treatments, versus tile, which
needs to be hammered out,” Jernigan says.
6. You see telltale signs of leaks or mold
While water damage and mold growth aren’t always
visible, clues include “paint or drywall bubbling up
around showers, warping around the bottom of the vanity,
and cracks in the tile grout,” says Dan Gean, co-owner
of Gean Remodeling & Co., North Liberty, Indiana.
A severe problem with leakage or mold may necessitate
gutting the bathroom down to the studs.
7. Your neighbors with the same
fl oor plan just remodeled
This is not about keeping up with the Joneses. Often,
what holds people back from remodeling is intimidation
or lack of imagination. They simply cannot envision the
possibilities. Peering in on a neighbor’s completed project
“gives you at least one idea, and it’s also like a built-in
recommendation for the contractor and subcontractors
if you like their work,” says Carol Morency, a suburban
Chicago condo dweller who fashioned her kitchen remodel
after her neighbor’s. So ask for the grand tour. If
nothing else, you may learn what not to do.
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