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Given the exorbitant cost of bathroom remodeling,
it pays to think outside the box and look for more cost-effective alternatives.
Not only will you have a clean, bright, and functional bathroom after a
low-cost and lean bathroom remodel, but you will also have
significantly more money in your bank account for future remodels or other
things in your life.
Make Your Own Bathroom Design
While bathroom renovations are
wonderful, they can also blow your remodeling budget. Consider creating your
own bathroom design.
A qualified designer can help you with whole-house
remodels, additions, and large kitchens. However, most bathrooms aren't as
complicated.
Studying bathroom layouts and learning basic bathroom
design guidelines (such as the National Kitchen and Bath Association's
recommendations) can provide you with plenty of inspiration to get started.
Make Use of Low-Cost Lookalikes
Saving money is always best achieved
by retaining and refurbishing existing materials. However, if you must
substitute materials, low-cost substitutes can often pass for the real thing.
Consider luxury vinyl flooring
instead of real wood plank flooring. Vinyl flooring today is far more appealing
than previous generations. From afar, innovations like luxury vinyl flooring
and plank vinyl can fool the eye.
Granite and high-definition laminate
countertops are now competing for the look of genuine natural stone.
Backsplashes made of faux-stone ceramic and porcelain tiles can resemble
travertine and marble.
Replace the Sink Faucet
Installing a new sink faucet, like
installing new cabinet hardware, is one trick that designers and
do-it-yourselfers use to make a sink sparkle without having to replace the
entire top or vanity.
It also helps that sink faucets are
simple, quick, and easy to install. There's no need to hire a plumber. This not
only saves money on labor, but it also speeds up the process. It's as simple as
picking up the sink faucet in the morning and having it running by lunchtime.
Install a Toilet on Your Own
Plumbers are more valuable than gold.
However, if you have the strength to carry a toilet, you should avoid hiring a
plumber to replace the old toilet. Install your toilet yourself instead.
Only a few waterline connections are
required during toilet installation. The most difficult aspect of toilet
installation is physically moving the toilet into place. Purchase a low-cost
hand truck or enlist the help of a friend for this.
You Can Paint Parts of the Interior
Yourself
Even the most inexperienced
do-it-yourselfer can paint an interior room. Because of the large scale, you
may want to consider hiring a professional painter for whole-house painting.
However, consider how little painting
is required in bathrooms. Mirrors, showers, tile, cabinets, and bathtubs take
up the majority of the wall space. You only have a few square feet to paint in
the end. In most cases, you can complete this task in one or two days.
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