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How to Prepare for Stress-Free Bathroom Remodeling
September 14, 2015
Any remodeling project can get overwhelming, even if it’s a smaller room such as a bathroom. In fact, the less space you have to work with, the harder it is to cram all of your different ideas into a single project. As a Baltimore bathroom remodeling company, we’ve completed numerous bathroom remodeling jobs and have seen how stressful it can get for our customers. Here are a few tips on how to stay on track with your bathroom remodeling project and avoid unnecessary drama.
Determine the Scope
You can gut your bathroom and rebuild it from scratch, or you could replace the vanity and be done with it. Sometimes, little touch-ups like a coat of fresh paint, new accessories or updated sink can go a long way. Consider these factors while deciding how much to change:
Budget
Identify the big-ticket items such as a new bath tub or a toilet and work from there. Look up average prices for things you need to buy and labor you’d like to hire to get an idea where you stand. When you set the budget for the project, do your best to stick with it. However, make sure to have a contingency plan just in case you go overboard.
Necessity
Distinguish between the needs and the wants. If your bathtub is all cracked and leaking, then it certainly has to go. However, if you are replacing the sink just because you want a square one instead of a round kind, then you might want to reconsider depending on you budget.
Bathroom Use
When you go as far as repositioning things and messing with the plumbing, you temporarily lose access to the bathroom. And if it’s the only bathroom in the house, things might get tough! Think about how long you are willing to have a construction site where your bathroom used to be, especially if you are planning a DIY remodel. However, with an experienced Maryland bathroom remodeling contractor the entire process shouldn’t take longer than a few days.
Make an Idea Board
An idea board is an easy way to organize your favorite designs, inspiration pieces and style preferences. You can get an actual board, or you could use an online service like Pinterest to bookmark all things bathroom onto virtual cork boards. Having such a board will help you come up with the style and look for your new bathroom. It will also make it easier to communicate your style and wish list to your bathroom designer, so that they can help you choose the right materials.
Choose Statement Pieces
Idea boards are good for getting a bigger picture, but you can’t possibly fit all those things into one bathroom. Pick a few pieces that will draw attention and create the desired feel for your bathroom. It could be a glass chandelier, a stunning marble vessel sink, an antique gilded mirror, or anything else. If you already picked a style, make sure these items fit in, and if you didn’t – design around them.
Hire the Right Contractor
Not all people are equally handy. Being honest about your DIY abilities will help you in the long run. By the time you realize you bit off more than you could chew, the precious time is wasted. That’s why it’s often easier and less stressful to hire a bathroom remodeling contractor you can trust. When doing your research, look for customer reviews and don’t be afraid to ask several contractors for a quote.
Enjoy the Process
Yes, enjoying any kind of renovation sounds borderline crazy, but with the proper planning and organization you should have nothing to stress about. Don’t sweat over the little things. You can always repaint the wall, but moving a toilet to a different spot won’t be that easy. Sometimes, unexpected hidden issues might come up when you start gutting your bathroom, so be flexible and ready to adjust your plan if necessary.
And don’t forget to contact Bath Doctor for a free quote!
