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Designing and Decorating Your Bathroom to Make it Beautiful and Functional

Important Things to Consider When Remodeling Your Bathroom

Remodeling a bathroom requires a ton of planning. You cannot just jump into it and make decisions along the way. You have to gather sufficient information on various aspects of the project to not end up failing to achieve the dream bathroom that you want.


1. Get an estimate of the costs and expenses for this type of project.


Unless you are filthy rich and money is not an issue, you have to determine how much you are expected to spend on the remodeling. To make an estimate, you need to consider the size of the bathroom, the materials that you want to purchase, the cost of labor, and so on. If the total amount exceeds your budget, you can make adjustments by replacing some items with cheaper alternatives or doing some of the smaller, easier tasks yourself to cut on labor costs.

2. Use good quality materials.


Expensive does not always mean good quality. You can always find more affordable ones that are on par with these popular brands. You just have to know where to look and be willing to spend the time to do some extra research. If you need a new bathroom faucet, you can visit various faucet review sites, such as Faucet Assistant, to help you choose a reasonably-priced, good quality faucet.

3. Find a layout that will work for your bathroom.


Bathrooms come in different shapes and sizes. You will have to look at several bathroom layouts and decide which one is best suited for your home. Usually, it is not advised to place the toilet in front of the door as it is not the most pleasant thing to see from the outside if the door is left open. For small bathrooms, consider installing wall shelves and a corner sink as these are more space-efficient. And, if you do not really take baths very often, replace your bathtub with a shower to free up some space.

4. Have good ventilation.


To minimize growth of mold and mildew that can damage your bathroom and cost you a ton of money to repair, place various ventilation options, such as fans and windows, around your bathroom.

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