Hello World! Welcome Friends! Remodeling a bathroom can cost as much as nearly $15,000. Even less-expensive bathroom remodels will cost you thousands of your hard-earned dollars. This means that when it’s time to remodel a bathroom, you should have a plan.
Even a basic bathroom remodel takes planning. If you dive in without asking the right questions first, you might end up spending more than you bargained for. Or, even worse, you could end up with results you’re not really happy with.
What should you think about before a bathroom remodel? Check out our top bathroom remodel tips to get prepared.
Know Your Budget
This might seem to go without saying. However, when facing the exciting prospect of a bathroom remodel, it’s all too easy to forget about your budgeting needs. This is something you’ll need to think about carefully before you start designing.
Set a hard line that you absolutely cannot go over. If you’re willing to push your budget, you might end up pushing it too far. This can leave you with needless debt and other difficulties.
However, if you set a strict budget and commit to it, you’ll know exactly what you have to work with. Start with the numbers, then see what you can do with what’s available. Compromise as needed to stay within your budget.
Start with the Basics
Once you know your budget, you can start designing your dream bathroom. However, don’t start picking colors and faucet designs just yet. Instead, think about the big picture first.
For example, do you want this to be a full bath, or would it work with just a shower? How many people will use the bathroom on a regular basis? Will it be used more for basic needs, or for relaxation?
These big-picture questions will help you as you start narrowing down the design specifics.
See What You Have
Now, you can look at the existing basics, so you can get an idea of the changes that would be realistic to make.
For example, it’s difficult and expensive to move sources of plumbing and ventilation. Instead, it’s often best to keep a similar layout in your bathroom. The more you move major fixtures around, the more difficult and costly a bathroom remodel will be.
That said, you can certainly upgrade your existing plumbing and ventilation without spending all that much. For example, you could install a bigger drain pipe, so it won’t clog so easily. The cost for that is small, but the results are big.
You can also add more ventilation, which is the key to a nice bathroom. If your existing ventilation isn’t great, you probably find yourself frequently combatting mold and mildew. A bathroom remodel is the perfect time to upgrade your ventilation.
But no matter what, make it your goal to stick to the existing floor plan as much as possible. Remodeling your bathroom is a whole lot easier when you install a high quality macerating unit because it doesn’t require additional plumbing and major construction. It is also highly effective and cost-efficient.
Plan for Lighting
Now, you’ve reached the fun part: designing all the elements that will make your new bathroom both functional and pretty.
One of the best ways to start this plan is by thinking about your lighting. Look at the lighting you have now (both natural and fixtures), and start deciding how you’d like to improve it.
You can do a lot with bathroom lighting, without spending much money. For example, dimmer switches make space feel luxe. The bright light from recessed lighting offers a similar glam effect.
Lighting both helps with form and function, so give plenty of thought to this feature of your bathroom. In general, it’s good to have options. For example, you may want bright lights for applying makeup, but dim ones for relaxing in the bath.
Prepare for Storage
It’s easy to overlook the need for storage in your bathroom. After all, it’s not one of the main places in your house where you store things. However, your bathroom does need to hold a lot of essentials comfortably.
As you plan for remodeling a bathroom, think about all the things you’ll need to keep in there. Most bathrooms need to hold towels, toiletries, paper goods, cleaning supplies, and other basics. If you have a place to put these things away, it’s much easier to keep your bathroom clean.
You can also think about how you want your storage to look. Drawers offer more organizational flexibility than cabinet doors do. And exposed shelves look far different from hidden ones.
Pick the Best Materials
Materials are one of the main things that will set the mood of your bathroom. Choosing the best materials for a bathroom remodel is a fun exercise, but can also be a challenge.
Material costs are one of the main things that can drive up the price of a bathroom remodel. For example, if you have your heart set on a marble shower, you’re adding thousands of dollars to your budget. But if that doesn’t push your budget past the limit, that may not be a problem.
It’s a good idea to decide on materials early in the bathroom remodeling process. That way, you can ensure that the rest of the decor matches these basic elements.
Find the Best Contractors
Once you have most of the details nailed down, you can shop around for the best contractors for the job.
Make sure to get multiple quotes for the work you need. The cost of a bathroom remodel can vary wildly depending on who does it.
And don’t forget to get the proper construction permits from your city, too. Otherwise, you could find yourself facing hefty fines.
Ready for a Bathroom Remodel?
With these basic steps out of the way, you’re now ready for a successful bathroom to remodel.
Remodeling a bathroom does more than just add to the value of your home. It can also greatly increase how much you enjoy your home while you live there. That alone can make the added costs well worth it.
Of course, once you have the basic remodel plans mapped out, you’ll want to cover the decorating details with the same care. Check back on the blog regularly for the hottest new design tips to help you create the perfect bathroom!
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