Bathroom Remodeling: The Interior Design Job of Your Dreams?
By Dawn Westdawn.west@interiordesignschoolreview.com
Interior Design School Review columnist
When you imagine becoming an interior designer, you probably envision designing fancy office lobbies, beautiful living rooms, or cutting-edge classroom spaces. But if you do your research, you might start imagining your future in a different specialty: bathroom interior design.
Turns out bathroom remodeling is the stuff interior design dreams are made of. Here's why.
Bathrooms -- Interior Design that Pays Off
Each year Remodeling Magazine and Realtor Magazine survey homeowners across the country to determine the cost versus the value of their home improvements. For midrange bathroom remodels in 2005, owners recouped an average of 102% of the cost of the project in increased resale value. Results like that make bathroom remodeling one of the most popular home-improvement projects around, which is good news for interior designers who specialize in bathroom remodeling.How Smart Interior Designers Get Around
Good word-of-mouth is a must for interior designers, and great bathroom design will get you talked about. Every person in the household is heading to the bathroom on a regular basis. If the bathroom is a marvel of interior design, that means opportunity after opportunity for your work to be appreciated.cA Little Lux -- Accessible Interior Design Bathroom remodeling is a manageable way to add luxury to everyday life. With beautiful hardware, attractive lighting, and adequate storage, a little goes a long way. So while many homeowners aren't willing to pour tens of thousands of dollars into refurnishing their entire home, they're quite willing to pay an interior designer like you a modest amount to turn their bathroom into a mini-paradise.
Interior designers who specialize in bathrooms are in demand. If wealth of opportunity sounds good to you, perhaps bathroom interior design is just the niche you're looking for.
Sources
Bathroom Remodeling, Cost v. Value Report
About the Author
Dawn West teaches writing at Oregon State University. She holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University.
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