7 Golden Rules of Bath Remodeling

7. Splurge a Little

Splurge on a luxury item.

In the bath, a blatant gesture of self-indulgence is easily justified. "Luxury is important, too," says Ingram. "There is something wonderful about hotel bathrooms, and I think it's nice to bring a little of that into our personal spaces."

There are options galore, including heated floors and towel bars, frameless glass showers, shapely soaking tubs, steam generators, and therapeutic showerheads. But exercise restraint. A little luxury goes a long way -- don't pile it on or the space will look over-the-top.