5 Bathroom Design Choices You'll LOVE (and 4 You'll REGRET)

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Planning a bathroom remodel? Before you pick your tile, faucet, grout color, or lighting — watch this first. In today’s video, I’m sharing what NOT to do in your next bathroom remodel — along with the design decisions I absolutely WOULD repeat again and again. As a serial remodeler and interior designer, I’ve renovated multiple bathrooms over the years, and I’m breaking down: ✔️ Bathroom remodel ideas that look elevated and designer ✔️ Functional upgrades that make daily life easier ✔️ Design regrets I wouldn’t repeat ✔️ Smart layout decisions most people overlook ✔️ Shower niche mistakes that create clutter ✔️ Lighting placement that actually flatters your face ✔️ Why towel hooks are better than towel bars ✔️ How to balance warm and cool finishes in a bathroom ✔️ The truth about black faucets and mosaic tile If you’re planning a bathroom renovation, powder room remodel, or even a simple bathroom refresh, these tips will help you avoid costly mistakes and create a space that feels intentional, cohesive, and timeless. I’ll walk you through: ✨ Why I love a tile backsplash behind the vanity ✨ Why sconces beside mirrors beat overhead lighting ✨ How open shelving creates a spa-like bathroom feel ✨ Why wall-mounted faucets elevate a space ✨ The shower niche sizing mistake I regret ✨ The tile decision I’d rethink ✨ My honest experience with black plumbing fixtures Bathrooms can feel cold fast — especially with gray tile, porcelain, chrome, and glass. I’ll also show you how I balance cool tones with warmth using wood vanities, brass finishes, wallpaper, layered textures, rugs, and color drenching techniques. Whether you’re remodeling a primary bathroom, guest bath, or half bath, this video will help you make smart, stylish choices that stand the test of time. If you love elevated homes for real life — systems, style, and smart design for busy families — you’re in the right place. Subscribe for practical interior design tips, budget-conscious remodel advice, and real-life before & after transformations. 👇 Tell me in the comments: What bathroom design choice have you regretted? bathroom remodel regrets bathroom remodel mistakes bathroom renovation ideas bathroom design tips bathroom remodel ideas 2026 primary bathroom remodel bathroom lighting placement bathroom sconces next to mirror shower niche ideas open shelving bathroom bathroom storage ideas towel hooks vs towel bars color drenching bathroom terrazzo tile bathroom bathroom wallpaper ideas spa bathroom ideas mid century modern bathroom