Bathroom remodeling is one of the few renovations that will significantly increase your home’s value. However, remodeling the bathroom can be daunting because you must balance functionality, practicality, and beauty. A bathroom renovation is also time-consuming and costs money. If you are considering taking on a bathroom redo project, here are six tips for an efficient, cost-effective, and incident-free remodeling process. 

1. Set a budget

Transforming your bathroom into your desired style is expensive, and the expenses can add up quickly without a budget. For this reason, it is crucial to conduct extensive research on the local custom building expenses, create a reasonable budget and stick to it. To develop a realistic budget, be sure to consider:

• The amount you are willing to invest
• Whether you will sell your home within a few years
• The parts of the bathroom that are most crucial to you
• Whether you intend to change the plumbed-in material location

Consider consulting your contractor during the budget-making process to ensure your budget caters to all expenses, including the labor costs and materials. Visit this website to get skilled and reliable contractors who will give you a transparent and well-crafted estimate that indicates the cost of each stage of your remodeling project.

2. Pick the type of bathroom

Bathrooms come in various shapes, layouts, and sizes, so before starting your remodeling project, you should evaluate your options to invest in a bathroom type tailored to your needs and pick appropriate finishes. Below are the common types of bathrooms: 

• Standard bathrooms: These bathrooms feature a shower, bath, or both, toilet, and sink, and are designed to cater to the entire family.
• A powder room or a half bath: This is a bathing space that only contains a sink and a toilet. 
• Wet baths: A wet bath is a full bathroom in which the shower is not in separate cubicles or behind the curtain.

3. Choose suitable flooring

Most people opt for solid wood floors as they add character to the bathing area. However, wood is not an ideal bathroom flooring due to the steam and water in these spaces. Be sure to prioritize bathroom floor materials like luxury vinyl plank, vinyl tiles, and porcelain and ceramic tiles that can withstand the rigorous daily use of your bathroom. 

4. Do not overlook bathroom ventilation

A bathroom is vulnerable to dampness, so you should ensure sufficient ventilation. This does not only protect your family from health complications. It also prevents mold growth which could stain your bathroom or cause costly damage. You could ventilate your bathroom using windows and window vents. Alternatively, invest in exhaust fans to ensure adequate airflow in your bathing space.

5. Add more storage space

If you have a small bathroom, adding storage space can enable you to maximize your bathing area’s use and comfort. Consider adding towel hooks and racks, mirror cabinets, in-built linen closets, and floating shelves on your walls to create more space. 

6. Prioritize bathroom lighting

Is your bathroom light very dim or concentrated in a single spot? Are the light fittings outdated? Swap the obsolete lighting with new fixtures to increase visibility in vital areas such as the shower and wet areas. Be sure to avoid harsh, blinding lights to minimize accidents. For late-night relaxing baths, consider installing a dimmer switch to incorporate mood.

Endnote

Creating your dream bathroom does not have to be expensive and stressful. Set a reasonable budget, choose the right bathroom type and flooring, add ventilation and storage and invest in new lighting to create a bathroom that puts a smile on your face every time you look at it.

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