You’ve decided that you want to remodel your bathroom, but where do you start? Home renovations can be an exciting task, but without the correct amount of planning, they can quickly turn into a homeowner’s nightmare. Although bathrooms are smaller rooms, they require the same thoroughness in planning.
That being said, we’ve included some essential checklist items you must go through to ensure a successful remodel.
Evaluate Your Existing Space
Before diving into your bathroom remodel, you need to look at what you’re working with. What exactly needs to be done? Is this a repair? Are you switching up a few aspects of the bathroom, or are you completely scraping it? Once you’ve decided on that, you’ll have to evaluate if the space you have is large enough for the type of remodel you’re wanting. How do you use your bathroom? Is it a common room used for basic necessities, or is it your relaxing oasis used for an escape? Start by coming up with a list of bathroom wants and needs to base your remodel on.
Inspiration
After establishing a list of your wants and needs, it’s time for the fun part. Scour the internet for some inspiration. Pinterest and Houzz will be your best source for some ideas of what to do with your bathroom.
Budget
How much are you willing to invest in your remodel? Most people underestimate how much a remodel really costs. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) suggests budgeting between 5% and 10% of your home’s value for a bathroom remodel. The truth is that there are a lot of aspects involved in bathroom renovations that can add up very quickly. It also depends on what type of remodel you are looking to do. Are you looking to do some cosmetic repairs, maybe replace a few fixtures, or are you looking to take a sledgehammer to the room and start from scratch? Before you dive it’s important that you research what the different costs involved are and how they align with what you are looking for and how much you are able to spend.
Time Commitment
Not only are remodels a money commitment, but a timely one as well. Renovations can take a few weeks to complete and depending on the extent of the remodel the room could be out of order for the time being. That being said, the household needs to be prepared to work around one less bathroom in the house.
DIY or Contractor in Centennial CO
The next question that may be looming over you is whether to do-it-yourself (DIY) or to hire professionals. While you may be tempted to drive down to your local home improvement store and buy the materials to tackle the project yourself, your lack of skill and knowledge may be the recipe for an expensive downfall — costing you more in unnecessary repairs and time.
Hiring professionals allow for an expert perspective into what your bathroom remodel should entail and could look like. Leaving you with less hassle and high-quality results that you and your family will love for years to come.
Are you ready to get the bathroom that you’ve always wanted? Whether you’re looking for a simple refresh or are wanting to start from scratch the experts at Ponderosa Homes got you covered. Schedule your free remodel quote now!
