Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling and Kitchen Remodeling are the top two major home improvements made by most Americans. This is mainly true because they both hold the highest return on investment when you sell your home. It is also true because these rooms are shared among all family members and guests.
There are two main bathroom remodeling projects that homeowners typically undergo. The first one costs significantly less and involves simple improvements such as a new vanity top, new light fixtures and new accessories. This type of remodel will generally cost you an estimated $1000. The second type of remodel is much more costly and involves ripping out the entire bathroom and starting over from fresh. This type of bathroom remodel can easily cost you 10,000 or more.
Below are some bathroom remodeling tips to help guide your remodeling project in the right direction:
1. Establish your bathroom needs. Is space a major concern? Will more than one person be sharing this bathroom? Do you need another sink? Is the ventilation good? Would you like to add windows? Is the floor both functional and attractive? Before you purchase bathroom fixtures and building materials, and even before you plan out the layout, be sure to think about what your ideal bathroom will look like and then prioritize your needs.
2. Put together all of your bathroom design preparations and ideas. It’s a good idea to start with a set of architectural plans. This will really help you and your remodeling professionals visualize the finished project. It often helps to consult with a designer for ideas or to check out internet sites and magazines and cut or print out designs or photos that appear to be what you want. Some home owners enjoy helping out the designer by sketching out their plans on graph paper.
3. Determine a realistic bathroom remodeling budget. You should know by now which type of bathroom remodeling project you are taking on, the simple, less expensive remodel or the complete make-over, costly one. Regardless of which project you are investing in, you will need to determine how you will finance the bathroom remodel. Will you need to take out a loan or do you have enough in savings? Your budget will depend heavily on your answer to that question. Keep in mind, if you are trying to keep costs low then stick to less expensive materials and avoid relocating your plumbing.
4. Building permits. If you are planning on knocking down walls or relocating your plumbing, be sure to secure a building permit from your local city or county government. Failure to do so could result in you having to undo all of your changes, which will ultimately make your bathroom remodel much more costly.
5. Upgrading your bathroom with the newest trends. Bathrooms are becoming not only a practical use of space, but also a place of relaxation and enjoyment. Consider installing a second sink if you have two people sharing the room. Also, separating the toilet from the rest of the bathroom is becoming increasingly popular because this focuses visual attention on the more attractive elements of the room. Furthermore, consider adding multiple shower heads to your shower/bath, heated floors or possibly installing a luxury whirlpool bathtub for extra enjoyment.
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Remodeling your bathroom is a great investment. You'll want to make sure you are choosing the right bathroom remodeler for your new project and your budget. We offer a free in-home consultation with one of our highly experience project managers.
