Your bathroom is like a haven where you can just let your guard down and be yourself. Although, you could ask yourself if you like your bathroom or does it need a makeover?
Creating the perfect sanctuary to pamper yourself after a long day is easier than you think. There are so many options to choose from and you can make them all yours. Whether you have done some bathroom remodeling in the past or if this is a new project you will be taking on, here are remodeling tips for you to use.
How To Make Your Bathroom Remodel Totally Stress-Free

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1. SET A BUDGET
Prior to starting my bathroom renovation, I set a budget and then deducted 10% to cover unforeseen expenses. However, if I had to do it all over again I would have deducted 15%-20% because unforeseen issues and forgotten items can add up fast.
2. ESTIMATES AND RESEARCH
Once I came up with a budget I started getting estimates from different vendors and researching the cost of products, which I quickly realized I forgot to budget for items like paint and accessories and completely underestimated the cost of demolition and plumbing. *Tip: Do extensive research on all vendors and products.
3. DON’T BE CHEAP
There are definitely some areas where you can save money and buy less expensive items, but there are a few items I don’t recommend skimping on, like tile, bathtub(s), and even cabinetry. Unlike lighting, faucets, and countertops, which can easily be replaced, tile and bathtubs cannot.
4. BE ORGANIZED
A must when renovating your bathroom is being organized. I created a spreadsheet to keep track of all of my expenses and set up a separate e-mail folder so I could keep all of my e-mails pertaining to my bathroom renovation together. This should go without saying, but keep ALL of your receipts and shipping invoices, Also, when purchasing items online I highly recommend setting up an account instead of checking out as a “guest,” this way you can easily track all transactions. *Tip: Write down your username and passwords for all accounts.
5. EXTENDED TIMELINE
Have a timeline and double it! Alright, doubling it may be unrealistic, but keep in mind problems that are out of everyone’s control may come up and if you’re on a tight schedule thing will most likely be delayed. I was prepared for delays, which a few did come up, but since I had such a long timeline my bathroom renovation was actually completed sooner than anticipated.
6. DON’T WAIT
I was renovating multiple bathrooms and didn’t want materials piled up in my home when they weren’t going to be used right away, so I planned on ordering some items as needed, like toilets. This was a BIG mistake because my bathroom renovation was running ahead of schedule and could have been delayed because I didn’t have the product, but thankfully all of the items I needed were in-stock, shipped immediately, and received prior to creating a potential delay.
7. CLEANING
It is next to impossible to keep your home clean during a bathroom renovation. Weeks later I’m still dusting more than normal, but I know it’s not as bad as it could be because during my bathroom renovation I was constantly vacuuming, dusting and changing my AC filters. Once your bathroom renovation is complete, I highly recommend hiring a professional cleaning company to clean your house from top to bottom.
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