Bathroom renovation – where to spend and save
Knowing where to save and spend on bathroom renovation materials is good for your budget and the quality of your remodel.
Knowing where to save and spend on bathroom renovation materials is good for your budget and the quality of your remodel.
Not only is your bathroom a place for personal needs, it’s also a place for personal wellbeing. A good bathroom can make us feel calm and peaceful. It’s a place to relax, wash away stress, and get ready for a night out. We want a calm and relaxing spa-like space, but renovating it can be stressful and anxiety-inducing.
One of the most stressful parts is of course, the cost of a bathroom renovation. You need to factor in bathroom features, bathroom layout, and hiring qualified and licensed local tradies.
Knowing where to save and spend on bathroom renovation materials is good for your budget and the quality of your remodel.
When planning your renovation project, here are the four areas to spend and the four areas to save.
Investing in quality fixtures such as the shower screen, spout, and faucet in your bathroom is essential.
These are the most commonly used elements in the bathroom. They are expensive to fix or replace and have visible labels.
Investing in a well-known brand is advantageous if you intend to sell.
For bathroom cabinets, it's worth paying a premium for something designed to last.
You open and close your bathroom cabinets multiple times a day. This action, along with moisture, can damage particle board cabinets.
It's better to invest in quality materials and choose cabinets made of PVC or solid wood to avoid this.
Countertops are an opportunity to make a smart impact on a bathroom’s aesthetic.
Laminated particleboard is popular for its budget price tag, however it’s not a high-quality, long lasting product. It's also unlikely to contribute to the resale value.
Consider splurging on porcelain, stone or granite vanity benchtops.They’re durable, more attractive, and they're even easier to clean.
<pWhen it's cold outside there's nothing quite like stepping into a warm tile floor in the morning.
Heated floors add that little touch of luxury in the morning when you're brushing your teeth, shaving or doing your makeup.
Heated floors are not necessary. However, they can be a unique selling point for your home's resale value.
You can also just enjoy them if you don't plan on selling.
Whether you plan to stay or sell, tiling is one part of your renovation that you can save money on.
The difference between expensive and inexpensive tiles isn't obvious, and it's not necessary to pay a premium.
Wall tiles and floor tiles tend to be more durable regardless of the cost. As for bathroom design, classic white is a safe style and available at all price points.
You can avoid spending a lot on a toilet, even if people sometimes refer to it as a "porcelain throne."
These essential items serve a purpose – they are not the focal point of the room. As long as your tub and toilet are functional and energy efficient, there’s no need to pay a premium.
Good bathroom lighting is important for shaving and applying makeup, but it doesn't have to be expensive.
With the help of an electrician you can achieve celebrity-dressing-room status lighting at a fair and reasonable price.
If you don't want heated floors, you can save money on your bathroom remodel by using tile for the flooring.
It's difficult to tell the difference between premium floor tiles and discounted ones. Tile flooring in the bathroom is not only a way to save, but it’s highly functional as well.
Whether it’s an odd job you’ve been putting off for forever, or a larger renovation that requires expert help, we’ve got the right, trusted tradies for every job you need done.
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