Today, homes that have more than one bathroom sell faster and fetch a higher price. A mid-range bathroom remodel (less than $10,000) placed third in the 2004 survey with a ROI of 90.1 percent. Popular renovations include skylights, couples walk-in showers, glass block windows and vaulted ceilings. Raised Jacuzzi tubs, ceramic tile floors and ceiling fans have become standard features in affordably priced new homes.

Remodeling the bathroom is a great way to add value to your home, as well increase your family's enjoyment of one of the most used rooms in the house. If you're like most homeowners, however, just the thought of remodeling the bathroom leaves you feeling more than a little overwhelmed.

Maybe you are undecided if would like to only do part of a bathroom remodel project, maybe some yourself, are looking to do a facelift, or a whole makeover. As with any remodeling project you will want to assess your own abilities, priorities and budget before making your final decision. Bathroom additions ranked high in the survey as well. A midrange addition (approximately $20,000) returned 86.4 percent; an upscale addition ($40,000-plus) fetched an 80.1-percent return. But finding space to add a bathroom can prove tricky; for best results, consider a contractor.

Many experts say you can't lose by adding a bathroom. In fact if money's tight, just replacing the water fixtures often helps. Following are some bathroom remodeling ideas for the full bath (master bathroom) and the half bath.

Bathroom Remodel Tip #1: Need More Space
If space is an issue in your master bathroom, consider expanding it in any direction possible. Extra square footage will open up your cramped bathroom and increase the possibilities. Taking out a wall and replacing it with a window allows natural light in the bathroom and creates a more open feel. Choosing the right window treatment is important since you want sunlight to come in but at the same time you'll need something that gives you privacy.

Bathroom Remodel Tip #2: How About New Flooring
Ceramic tile is a rich choice for bathroom flooring. Using a natural tone such as ivory or taupe will keep the bathroom light. If you think ceramic tile will be too cold to walk on in the winter, radiant floor heating provides heat from below your floor, keeping your tiles, feet and the rest of your room very warm. If installing a new heating system isn't within your budget, strategically place throw rugs in the areas where most needed.

Bathroom Remodel Tip #3: Hardware is Key
One of the big design elements in the bathroom is the hardware. Faucets and spigots, in addition to tubs and toilets are made in a variety of shapes and materials which can be the centerpiece of your design. Open showers are currently popular with the younger upwardly- mobile crowd, and claw-foot bathtubs are almost always considered to be classic and attractive. When selecting hardware and figuring out a floor plan, think about privacy issues and don't put the toilet and tub too close together.