A bathroom renovation is one of the surest ways of increasing your home’s value. It can also greatly impact the happiness of your family. After all, if your bathroom just isn’t doing what it should for your family, then it only makes to change it. However, renovations can quickly turn into a mess if not planned out carefully. Consider these five bathroom details to ensure your bathroom renovation goes smoothly.

Lighting

Since bathrooms don’t typically have a lot of windows—for good reason—they can be quite dark. For some this is relaxing but for others this can make the space seem oppressive. Lights can change all of that. Go over different kinds and styles of light that can be easily installed in your bathroom to give it the most light.

Walls

For many people, the walls of the bathroom are likely a color that they’re just not happy with. If you happen to live in an older home, you may even have dreaded wallpaper to deal with and remove. Before you even decide on a specific aesthetic, you should imagine what you want your space to feel like. If you want a cozier space to relax in as you complete your nightly routine, you might want to consider a dark hue. Since your walls are a huge part of your bathroom, the paint color will decide a lot moving forward.

Sink Countertops

One fun detail that you should go over is the material for the sink countertop. All this counter space should match the overall aesthetic that you’re aiming for. If you want a modern and minimalistic bathroom, then you may want to opt for white cement or granite. For those who prefer rustic, then you could look toward reclaimed wood countertops.

Tub/Shower

Besides just the materials, you need to think about appliances, too. If your bathroom is on the smaller side, you’ll want to carefully consider which shower and tub you want and will use. If you’re redoing a secondary bathroom and don’t plan on spending a lot of time in there, you may want to go with a more utilitarian, space-saving option. For example, a walk-in shower can take up far less space than a large tub-and-shower combo but can still get the user squeaky clean.

On the other hand, if you’re redoing your main bathroom and have a lot of space to work with, you have more options. You may want a separate shower and a separate tub. The shower will allow you to get clean quickly while the tub will give you a space to relax and stretch out after a hard day at work.

Flooring

Another extremely important detail to think about is the flooring. No one should have carpet as the flooring for their bathroom. Not unless you really like wet, moldy carpeting, anyway. However, there are plenty of alternatives like linoleum, stone, and tile.

Linoleum is typically cost effective and can mimic, to some degree, other types of materials. It comes in many different textures, colors, and finishes. Stone is classy and timeless but can get pricey depending on the kind of stone you want. Tile is tricky. A dated tile can bring your entire room back by a few decades while a classy, high-quality tile installation can make the entire room look more luxurious. Carefully consider which material will give you the best aesthetic for your bathroom and fit into your budget.

Everyone’s bathroom should work for them. Carefully considering these five details can ensure your bathroom works perfectly for you and your family.