subject: Renovating The Bathroom [print this page] So the time has finally come for you to remodel that worn out bathroom of yours. Bathrooms are actually one of the most rooms to be renovated in houses simply because bathrooms are small that other rooms and consequently homeowners will spend less towards the renovation as opposed to a kitchen.
Here are a few simple questions you should ask yourself before you start renovate you bathroom:
Whats your budget? - Costs can vary, for a medium quality bathroom can cost around 3,000 - 5,000 for a relatively small job or a top end from 7,000 plus. The prices depend on who you hire as labour top install the fittings, the quality of fixtures, wiring, plumbing, painting, sealing and surfacing. Undertaking the job yourself could see you save around 30-50% of the costs, which could mean you have more to spend on the quality of materials used.
How far do you want to go? -Its easy to get carried away with project. Ask yourself whether you want just a makeover or a complete redesign. Altering the layout can be tricky as plumbing and wiring are likely need to be reconfigured. On the other hand, if a complete redesign is needed to get rid of the tatty, limescale ridden fixtures, make sure you consider the timescale thats required. If you use a professional bathroom renovator, then they are likely to be working on the bathroom for around 4-5 weeks. So you will need to find somewhere else to use the toilet and bath.
How much space have you got to work with? - Bathrooms arent usually the biggest room in the house and space is an issue. If you are working with limited space its generally suggested that you consider a wet room, or at the very least removing that tacky bathtub and replacing it with a shower. If you do decide on a Triton shower, make sure that its compatible with the water system in the house. Ideally you want both a bath tub and a Showers as typically this increases the value of your home more than if you were just had either or.
How do you want the design?-Considerations should be made to the colour scheme, flooring, Bathroom Lighting and the design of the fixtures. Ensure you have adequate lighting, if using LED Bulbs make certain the colour temperate creates the right sort of light. Having all these complement one another will make it easier to create more of a wow factor.
