Budget Bathroom Remodels
The bathroom is one of the most-visited rooms in your house, and an effective remodeling of your bathroom can increase your home's value, impress your visitors, and provide you with more comfort.
To ensure that the costs of your bathroom remodel don't get out of hand, it is crucial to develop a budget before starting any work.
Decide upon how much money you can comfortably allocate to the project, but allow for about 20% in addition in case of unexpected developments.
The same goes for developing a timetable for the remodel; allow for 20% more time, in case of unexpected delays or complications.
When creating your budget for the bathroom remodel, make sure to include for the cost of any required labor performed by professionals for electrical work, plumbing, tile-laying, heating/cooling, carpenter work, and drywall installation as well as the cost of materials.
Your materials checklist may include: - Flooring materials; - Paint or wallpaper; - Countertops and cabinets; - Sinks; - Shower and/or bathtub; - Faucets; - Toilet; - Accessories (such as extra storage containers).
To save money of your remodel, look for ways you can economize.
Can the existing cabinets be touched up by refinishing, instead of replacing the entire cabinetry? Can the current tile be regrouted to freshen it up, rather then replacing it with brand new tile and grout? Would new faucets perk up the existing sinks, shower, and/or bathtub and avoid having to entirely replace them? For walls and ceiling, a new shade of paint can work wonders visually and may allow you to achieve the look of a remodel without the expense of undertaking a more extensive remodel.
A lighter color on the walls can make a small bathroom seem much larger, and a mirror can enhance the feeling of spaciousness.
Another way to cut bathroom remodeling costs is to do some of the work yourself.
Obviously, unless you are skilled in electrical work or plumbing, these jobs are best left to the professionals.
But jobs such as painting, installing wallpaper, or replacing curtains are things you can likely handle, and by taking these on, you will save the money on labor for these areas.
Take the time to plan for your remodel before you begin, and you will be surprised at how the process of thinking about all the details will transform into ways you can save money and still have a beautiful new look for your bathroom.
To ensure that the costs of your bathroom remodel don't get out of hand, it is crucial to develop a budget before starting any work.
Decide upon how much money you can comfortably allocate to the project, but allow for about 20% in addition in case of unexpected developments.
The same goes for developing a timetable for the remodel; allow for 20% more time, in case of unexpected delays or complications.
When creating your budget for the bathroom remodel, make sure to include for the cost of any required labor performed by professionals for electrical work, plumbing, tile-laying, heating/cooling, carpenter work, and drywall installation as well as the cost of materials.
Your materials checklist may include: - Flooring materials; - Paint or wallpaper; - Countertops and cabinets; - Sinks; - Shower and/or bathtub; - Faucets; - Toilet; - Accessories (such as extra storage containers).
To save money of your remodel, look for ways you can economize.
Can the existing cabinets be touched up by refinishing, instead of replacing the entire cabinetry? Can the current tile be regrouted to freshen it up, rather then replacing it with brand new tile and grout? Would new faucets perk up the existing sinks, shower, and/or bathtub and avoid having to entirely replace them? For walls and ceiling, a new shade of paint can work wonders visually and may allow you to achieve the look of a remodel without the expense of undertaking a more extensive remodel.
A lighter color on the walls can make a small bathroom seem much larger, and a mirror can enhance the feeling of spaciousness.
Another way to cut bathroom remodeling costs is to do some of the work yourself.
Obviously, unless you are skilled in electrical work or plumbing, these jobs are best left to the professionals.
But jobs such as painting, installing wallpaper, or replacing curtains are things you can likely handle, and by taking these on, you will save the money on labor for these areas.
Take the time to plan for your remodel before you begin, and you will be surprised at how the process of thinking about all the details will transform into ways you can save money and still have a beautiful new look for your bathroom.