Nothing signals the beginning of a new year like a good home project! So if you feel like refreshing the look of your bathroom or embarking on a major overhaul, Granite Transformations’ design specialist David Barr has four top tips to assist you in avoiding a costly or lengthy bathroom renovation.
1. Have a budget and stick to it, however build in a 20% buffer. A good rule of thumb is that you shouldn’t spend more than 5% of the value of your home on a bathroom renovation. So if your home is worth $400,000, allow up to $20,000 on a bathroom.
2. It is vital to take measurements of a room and outline space requirements before purchasing and installing any new bathroom products. Be aware of existing fixtures, such as plumbing and electrical outlets, doors and windows.
3. Whatever timeframe you think it will take, double it! Keep in mind a complete bathroom renovation can take up to 18 days including demolition, plumbing, electrical and insulation, whereas a bathroom makeover can be turned around in as little as two days, as often you can re-use existing cabinetry, plumbing and electricals.
4. Move towards simplicity, with contemporary and minimalist design and fixtures. A pristine, uncluttered layout and style, utilising clever storage, will make your bathroom appear spacious and inviting. Maximise space by adding a large mirror to give the appearance of a larger and more open room. Add a focal feature with mosaic tiles in combination with granite or other materials, such as timber and soft furnishings.
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3 replies on “Top tips for a smoother bathroom renovation”
I love your idea of coming up with a clean and uncluttered bathroom. I love to decorate, restore, and renovate different rooms in my house. Sometimes I go a little crazy and put to many unnecessary decorations around my home. More often than not, by the time I am finished redecorating the room, it feels a little cluttered and busy. Keeping clean and simple designs in mind, will help you feel good about your renovation. Thanks for your tips.
Maybe 5% value of your house for bathroom is a good rule, but we should consider the number depend on the value of the house
I really want to remodel my bathroom but i am not sure if i should go with a darker color or brighter. I personally love darker tiles but i have a family of 4 and they don’t. I wish i lived alone, i’d black it out completely haha.
Great article 🙂