Things to consider before remodeling your bathroom

Remodelling your bathroom is a task that calls for plenty of planning. For ideas and inspiration to get started, you can do a Google search on “bathroom remodeling near me” which will give you reliable leads and plenty of ideas. But design apart, it is important to find a good plumber and electrician, and make sure the floor plan works for your current needs.

Let’s look at some things to consider before remodelling your bathroom.

Check your plumbing

If you’re adding in a sink, shower or bathtub where one wasn’t previously located, or doubling up on sinks and showers, you will first need to make sure the plumbing in your home can support these additions. You might also need to add additional pipes, which can get expensive quickly.

Check your electrical lines

The same goes for electrical lines. If you want to add outlets or lights where they weren’t previously located, you may find out that there aren’t any wires running through the location of your choice. It might be possible to run new wires through the walls, but this is another expensive proposition.

Your budget

Bathroom remodels are pricey. The cost of a remodel varies greatly depending on the size of your space, the design and what materials you choose. 

If you have a large bathroom that needs to be renovated, expect to spend about $14,000 on average for a complete renovation. Changing the layout may increase this cost. However if you have a small bathroom, expect to spend about $6,500 for a complete renovation.

Setting an initial budget gives you room to work around but remember, not everyone sticks to their budget. If you are working with a contractor, they may go over their estimated cost when they find some unforeseen issues or an issue with ordering the suitable materials. 

Keep it simple

Once you’ve gathered some ideas, narrow down which elements are most important to you. Is it having one sink or two? A separate tub and shower? A private toilet area? Or maybe all that matters is that you want a beautiful space. 

When you have a good idea of what matters most to you, your designer can better help you make intelligent choices regarding cost and function.

The bottom line…

Whether you’re looking to make minor upgrades or a complete overhaul, remodeling your bathroom is never a small undertaking. But at the end of the day, creating a bathroom you love and that is well-organised can be rewarding —and it will be well worth it when you wake up each morning to those gleaming tiles and polished finishes.