subject: Advice for Better Home Improvement - Saving Pennies in the Bathroom Remodeling [print this page] Advice for Better Home Improvement - Saving Pennies in the Bathroom Remodeling
When homeowners want to start a home improvement project around the home, whether it's in the kitchen or it's a major bit of bathroom renovation, they tend to get sticker shock once the research begins. Budget remodeling is key, but that's doesn't mean you have to settle on the cheapest goods, materials and labor. It just means smart home improvement. You can use some tried and true home improvement tips to shave money off the cost of your next remodel that will still turn a simple bathroom into something truly unique.
Of course the best way to eliminate budget problems is to plan appropriately. Nothing will blow your home improvement budget faster than going at it without a plan. A general contractor will help you plan accordingly but if you're doing it alone you definitely need to take the time to develop a game plan for your bathroom renovation and remodeling. Get the big problems drawn up first, figure out your dislikes and target those things that you'd love to update. Here are some great tips to update your bathroom without breaking the bank:
Home Improvement Design Challenge One - Boosting the Color Scheme
Many homeowners wind up settling on or have been living with a simple two-tone color scheme in the bathroom. In modern homes, this defaults to a lot of block and white styles. The problem with many homes is that the builders went the safe route and those safe colors don't really fit your personality - this makes it hard to really enjoy the space. A good alternative to soften up the space and make it more comfortable is to go with softer earth tones and more natural colors that don't feature a stark contrast. Use color to get away from bland whites or hard contrasting tones. Color is a great, cheap way to update your bathroom on a budget.
Home Improvement Design Challenge Two - Changing the Vanity
In many bathrooms, the vanity tends to be the focal point and homeowners rely on them for additional storage and counter space. The problem with a large vanity - or even a smaller vanity - is that they can make a bathroom feel cramped. If you have a linen closet nearby, ditch the vanity and install a pedestal since. This will increase your floor space and make your room look much larger.
Home Improvement Design Challenge Three - Originality in the Flooring
This is where a lot of homeowners try to save money by installing cheaper material like a vinyl floor or cheap replica tile. Instead of getting cheap on the material, do something a bit more unique. If you decide to splurge in one area, this is where you should do it. You want your floor to be durable and last, while also standing up against the moisture. A great idea (and easy to install) is a pebble floor using smooth natural stones or larger glass beads.
Bringing Your Bathroom Remodel Together
Never underestimate how small updates in the home improvement process can bring the bigger updates together. The finishing touches are the most important because they allow you to tailor the room to your personal tastes outside of things like color. Crown moulding, unique hardware, linen curtains that match a linen shower curtain, etc. All of these things can help flesh out an otherwise drab bathroom space.
