| Aside from the bedroom, the bathroom is one area | | | | beads on the frame. One more innovative idea is to |
| where you could relax after a tiring day. To sustain | | | | convert an old dresser table into a sink countertop. |
| this area’s good condition, you might want to | | | | Drill a hole into the top of the dresser. Make sure |
| consider renovating it. There are two ways you could | | | | that your existing sink fits into the hole. You must |
| remodel this part of the house – DIY | | | | also ensure that the plumbing would still be in working |
| improvements or elaborate detailing. | | | | order. |
| In either option, you have to prioritize financial | | | | Another improvement is to re-do the tiling of the |
| planning. Your budgeting would be better if you | | | | floors and walls. However, before you rip off the old |
| decide on the renovation type – minimal or full | | | | tiles, you need to be careful not to damage any |
| remodeling. Having a rough draft of the | | | | wiring or plumbing. Review the bathroom’s |
| bathroom’s final look would give you a greater | | | | original plan so you could be aware which areas |
| overview of the expenses. If you are considering | | | | require you to be extremely careful. If you are not |
| new electrical wiring and adding new fixtures and | | | | too sure what to do, do not take the risk yet as |
| furniture, your layout should include these details. | | | | you may end up with more expenses. You could |
| However if you are not well-versed in electrical or | | | | research step-by-step guides on how to do it |
| plumbing work, you have to hire professional services. | | | | properly. You could also hire a professional instead. |
| Allocating budget for the service fees could actually | | | | Full renovation |
| save you from future expenses. Further expenses | | | | Be prepared for massive expenses with this option. |
| could possibly occur due to faulty connections. Note | | | | One way you could easily get your budget ready is |
| that the key in hiring outside services is to look for | | | | to use a bathroom construction/renovation calculator. |
| certified and trustworthy workers. You could get | | | | This feature is accessible via home design directory |
| referrals from family and friends who previously had | | | | sites. You could get a free quotation for the |
| renovation for their own home or from home | | | | remodeling task you want to be done. |
| improvement shops. They usually have a list of | | | | You could select the size of the bathroom – |
| electricians, contractors and workers. | | | | small, medium, large or custom. You could particularize |
| DIY improvements | | | | which areas should be covered with tiles – floors |
| Renovations are typically equated with massive | | | | and/or walls. You could also choose the type and |
| expenses. But with the help of online DIY home | | | | quality of the tiles – premium, standard or basic. |
| improvement sites, you could do just fine on your | | | | The contents refer to the fixtures – wall spout, |
| own. Careful selection of the materials should be your | | | | bench top, basin, soap dish, shower enclosure, towel |
| utmost priority. Once again the DIY sites could be of | | | | rails, hooks, exhaust fan, mirrors, and others. |
| much help. These give out free advice where you | | | | Choosing would be very easy for you as the online |
| could buy great materials with affordable prices. | | | | sites provide pictures and prices per item. Here is a |
| Some sites present listings of salvage yards, thrift | | | | sample calculation using approximate prices: small |
| stores and bargain shops. Each enlisted shop gives | | | | bathroom size - $7/sq.meter; custom tiled area |
| catalogs or inventories of available materials and | | | | inclusive of walls and floors – $15/sq.meter; |
| corresponding prices. Scrap wood or metal, old | | | | standard tiles - $40/sq.meter; and standard contents |
| furniture or fixtures could be found in these shops. | | | | - $80 to $2,000 a piece. |
| Do not worry about the quality. These items are | | | | Another expense you need to look into is for the |
| mostly in mint condition or are slightly used. Some | | | | labor. If you decide to retain the original designations |
| furniture pieces even resemble very expensive | | | | of the electrical wiring, plumbing, windows, doors and |
| antiques. | | | | other fixtures, you could save a few bucks. |
| Another easy step in DIY remodeling is to enhance | | | | You could have a better renovation experience if you |
| the contents of the bathroom with simple | | | | would stick to your budget. If you frequently change |
| refurbishing or repainting. You could apply a new coat | | | | your mind about any remodeling detail, then you are |
| of paint to the doors and cabinets. You could add | | | | doubling your expenses. You have to be really sure |
| decorative detail to miscellaneous items. For example, | | | | about your plans so the renovation could smoothly |
| your mirrors could look better via gluing some glass | | | | proceed. |