What You Can Do to Save on Your Bathroom Renovation

1. Plan Out Finances

Now, what you’ll want to do before starting any large project like a bathroom renovation is to plan out how much you’re willing to spend on it. Keep in mind that it’s quite likely you’ll go a bit over budget when renovating.

It’s crucial to plan out every step of the way. You should talk with every contractor you hire extensively. Make sure that you’re on the same page about all the changes that need to be made and the amount that’ll cost you. The last thing you want happening is for everything to be done and have a large bill be sprung upon you.

2. Consider The Layout You’ve Got

Now, when you’re renovating your bathroom, it can be extremely easy to get ahead of yourself and want to fiddle with the layout of the room. Keep in mind changing the layout is often one of the most expensive parts of the renovation. If you’re looking to move your toilet, which entails moving the soil pipe, you should know that it takes a lot of work (and therefore money) and is usually avoidable.

If you do wish to move your toilet, you’ll first want to mark down the location of your new soil pipe on a piece of graph paper. Furthermore, you should be marking the windows and doors down as well. Talk through your desired floorplan with the renovators and be open to their advice. They will be able to let you know what is doable and what is going to exceed your budget. The closer you stick to the layout you’ve already got, the less you’ll need to pay down the line.

3. Keep In Mind The Discrete Costs Of Bathroom Renovation

If you wanted to install, say, concealed taps, or a rainfall showerhead, then you should keep in mind that you’ll need stud work to conceal the pipes behind them.

Now, although a lot of the costs involved in renovating a bathroom are obvious and self-explanatory, there are usually a large number of discrete costs that only professionals will be aware of. This is why hiring contractors you can trust is a must, they will be forthcoming with expenses you may not have thought about.

Some of these unexpected costs could be things such as stud work being needed for a new bath, or maybe retiling that’ll need to be redone. You should keep these factors in mind from the very beginning of the bathroom renovation project—and project an amount for them in your budget.

4. Shop Carefully

Costs can add up very quickly when you’re renovating your bathroom. Don’t be shy of asking for a discount. It’s quite common even for bigger stores to be ready to negotiate on their prices a little bit.

Furthermore, you should do some research on what the best deals are that you can find online. Looking for seasonal deals like Boxing Day or Black Friday can help ensure you get the cheapest prices possible. Doing the proper research can help you save up on costs in pretty much all regards.

5. Think About The Less Flashy Details

In a modern bathroom, it isn’t enough for it to simply work, or to just look nice. A true modern bathroom seamlessly mixes functionality with aesthetics and relaxation. Because of this, you’ll need to keep in mind some of the less obvious details that come with a bathroom renovation.

For example, having a good lighting plan before you start working on your bathroom is something you’ll be thanking yourself for. After all, a bathroom is a place where you spend time at all times of day, so it needs to be well-lit.

Underfloor or towel heaters (although not too necessary in Queensland), handrails and accessories that give your bathroom the finishing touch should also be thought about thoroughly.

6. Look At Storage Areas

Having good bathroom storage spaces is an underrated aspect of bathroom renovation. After all, it’s easy to disregard the shelves and cabinets we take things in and out of every day. With that being said, if you think about them properly, then you might be able to find ways to get even more out of your bathroom space.

You don’t need to get a built-in unit to get rid of your bathroom’s cluttered look. Simply taking advantage of an alcove-based design with shelves can give an excellent replacement. Furthermore, free-standing units can make your bathroom feel much larger than it is, and they’re quite often cheap to pick up.

To Summarise

Try to come at your bathroom renovation with an open and analytical mind. If you’re curious or having doubts about something, Don’t be afraid to ask your contractors for advice! We’ve done hundreds of bathroom renovations and will be able to point you in the right direction.

Another key takeaway is to be flexible. Do you need to adjust the entire layout, or could you get an even better result with effective design and fittings? Have you thought about how you will use the space and what you may or may not need in the future? Think long-term. After all, our bathrooms are built to last. Floor plan