<p class="ingestion featured-caption">A nice, well-designed bathroom can add value to a home. Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I'm an interior designer, and I've seen many <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/interior-design-bathroom-trends-in-and-out-2024">bathroom remodels</a> go wrong due to avoidable mistakes.</li><li>Lack of storage, wrong material choices, insufficient lighting, and bad layout are common issues.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bathroom-renovation-mistakes-how-to-fix-interior-designer-2024">Redoing a bathroom</a> is an exciting project, but it's easy to make poor decisions that can cost you time, money, and peace. </p><p>Although a remodel typically costs thousands of dollars — it can also be an investment: A nice, well-designed bathroom can greatly <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/should-you-add-a-second-bathroom-to-your-house/">increase the value of your home</a>.</p><p>As an <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/interior-decor-and-designs-that-look-bad-in-real-life">interior designer</a>, I've seen it all. Here are common mistakes and how to avoid them for a bathroom that's both beautiful and functional.</p>