What could go wrong when you set out to spruce up your bathroom?
At this stage, you must have prepared a checklist of things to add
or remake in your bath space. Maybe you want to replace your toilet, tub, fixtures, or bathroom
vanities. Or perhaps you fancy giving your dated bathroom a trendier look.
Being the highly organised person that you are, you might have also started
calling suppliers and contractors to ask for quotes about their products and
services.
All seems well.
Yet at the back of your mind, you are still wondering what you can do so
you won’t make a lot of expensive mistakes. Listed below are three of the biggest bathroom makeover mistakes to avoid.
Unrealistic Budgeting
Giving your bathroom a boost doesn’t have to break the bank. But it also
doesn’t mean you should go for cheap and low-quality materials for a
cost-efficient bathroom remodel. If you can’t afford the best material for your
tub or toilet for instance, then continue saving for it. Smart homeowners check
out as many stores as they can to get the benchmark cost of materials before
they make any purchase.
Knowing the average price range of materials you require helps you in
getting a more accurate estimate of your bathroom renovation expenses. If you
are planning to hire someone to do the complicated aspects of renovation, then
be sure to include their labour charges in your estimate.
Inadequate Setting of priorities
The best bathroom designs are both fabulous and functional. Architects
and interior designers agree that a well-designed bathroom has a purposeful,
practical arrangement. Check your personal taste against what’s recommended by
the experts. After all, they have been in the profession long enough to
understand what materials, themes, and combinations have worked well.
Don’t be tempted to paint the tiles with bold red just because you’ve
heard about new or hot bathroom design trends. Instead think hard about the
single most important change you need to make in your bathroom. Sometimes, even
the tiniest makeover – changing the tops or vanity – can make a huge impact on
the overall look and function of your bathroom.
Overestimating your Skill
So you’ve got a new apartment or bought a new house. It’s your first
home therefore you want to make sure that every corner of it reflects your
personality. Unfortunately, carpentry, tiling, plumbing, and painting will not
likely make it to your top skill set.
Good news is, you can hire a competent contractor to do the entire
bathroom renovation job for you. Though you hired pro to remake your bathroom,
you can or should still oversee as many aspects of the project as possible.
If you want to cut cost on your bathroom makeover plan, come up with a
list of everything that needs to be done for your desired transformation. For
example, you can assign to the contractor tasks that you are not capable of
doing.
·
Demolition
·
Design
·
Faucet
·
Flooring
·
Lighting
·
Painting
·
Vanity Installation
·
Wiring
More complicated
jobs such as demolition, plumbing, wiring, and tiling are better left to the
pros. For easy ones, you can learn to do them through instructional videos,
books, and internet articles. Unleash the savvy researcher and handyman in you.
In
which stage are you now in your bathroom makeover process? What bathroom
renovation challenges have you encountered? Let us hear your thoughts at the
comment section so we can help you with your specific concern.
