If you’re considering a bathroom renovation, you’ve probably heard that it’s one of the most expensive home improvement projects. It can also be one of the most rewarding — if you budget wisely and choose materials carefully. Consider these tips to help save money and make sure your bathroom renovation stays within budget:
Start with a budget.
The first thing you should do is create a budget. A good one will help you prioritize what needs to be done in the bathroom and how much money you have to spend on each item. It will also help keep track of where all that money is going, which can be helpful when it comes time to make decisions about whether or not something is worth spending more money on or if there are other ways around it.
Finally, having a budget means having less chance of overspending during renovations because every decision has been made by looking at how much each option costs before moving forward with any ideas for improvement or change (or even just cleaning).
Consider your needs.
When you’re planning a bathroom renovation, it’s important to consider your needs. You need to know what kind of lighting will work best for you and your family. Do you want a walk-in shower or tub? Do you have any mobility issues that would make access difficult? What kind of flooring would be most comfortable on your feet?
Once you’ve taken stock of all these factors, it’s time to start thinking about how they’ll come together in terms of style and design. For example: if there are no windows in the room (as is often true in modern homes), consider adding some mirrors or artwork that reflects light into the space. If there are windows but they face northward instead southward (or even east/west), consider adding shades so as not to get too much sun beating through them during certain times of day when it could become overwhelming for those inside; meanwhile, if there are plenty of windows facing southward–and especially if one or more walls does not have any glass at all–consider installing blackout curtains so as not disturb neighbors living next door who may be sleeping during certain hours throughout winter months when darkness comes early each night!
Know how much you can spend for materials.
Before you start looking for materials, it’s important to know how much you can spend on them. If this is your first renovation, it’s easy to get carried away with ideas and plans that are too ambitious or expensive. You want to make sure your budget will allow for the type of bathroom renovation you want, so start by doing some research and figuring out how much other people have paid for similar projects in your area.
Once you’ve got a good idea of what kind of budgeting strategy works best for your situation–whether that means doing as much work yourself as possible or hiring professionals–it’s time to break down exactly what materials will go into each part of your design plan:
- Tile flooring (per square foot)
- Vanity cabinet (per linear foot)
- Shower enclosure (per linear foot)*
Set a timeline for the project.
The timeline for your project depends on your budget, materials and labor. It also depends on your skills as a DIYer. For example, if you’re a beginner with plumbing or electrical work, we recommend hiring professionals to do those tasks for you. If you are more experienced with these types of projects, then it might be more cost-effective to do them yourself instead of paying for someone else’s help.
Another factor that affects the duration of any renovation project is weather–if there’s bad weather during a certain month (or several months), this could delay the start date until spring arrives again! The same applies if there are permit issues involved: if the city needs more time than expected before issuing permits for new construction projects like yours, then things may take longer than expected because they need more time for processing permits and inspections.
Estimate the cost of labor and pay as you go or hire a contractor.
Once you’ve decided on the scope of your project and how much money you want to spend, it’s time to get down to business. If you’re doing the work yourself, calculate how much time each task will take and add up all those hours. For example:
- If I’m painting the walls myself and have never done this before, it will probably take me at least four hours per wall (including prep work). That means 8 hours of labor total!
- My dad is helping me with framing out new cabinets in our bathroom; he has been doing carpentry for years so his skills are pretty well honed–he can finish this job in 3 days’ worth of work (12 hours). However, if we hire someone else who knows what they’re doing (and doesn’t make mistakes), then maybe 5 days’ worth of labor would be more appropriate here instead?
Decide on the best style for your bathroom renovation. This can help inform your budgeting decisions as well as help guide the direction of the project from start to finish. Style can be influenced by current trends but should also reflect your personal aesthetic and lifestyle choices, such as a preference for minimalism or more traditional style elements. Once you have an idea of what kind of design you want, it’s time to look at fixtures, fixtures and more fixtures!
Knowing the style you want is an important part of planning a bathroom renovation. This can help inform your budgeting decisions as well as help guide the direction of the project from start to finish. Style can be influenced by current trends but should also reflect your personal aesthetic and lifestyle choices, such as a preference for minimalism or more traditional style elements. Once you have an idea of what kind of design you want, it’s time to look at fixtures, fixtures and more fixtures!
When deciding on fixtures for your bathroom renovation, there are several things to consider: What are my needs? How much can I spend on materials? Do I have enough time in my schedule for this project? These questions should all be answered before making any final decisions on what type(s) of faucets or toilets will work best for me during this stage in life (and beyond).
The most important thing is to set a budget and stick with it. It can be tempting to spend more money than you have on a project like this, but if you stay focused on what’s really important and don’t overspend on anything unnecessary then chances are your bathroom will turn out great!
