New Home: How to Save Money on the Most Expensive Room
Monday, October 7, 2013, 1:00 AM | Leave Comment
If you’re ready to redesign, or renovate your bathroom, but don’t have a large budget, there are many ways to transform a bathroom into an attractive, relaxing area without overspending. By being creative and having a willingness to perform some of the work yourself, you’ll significantly reduce the amount of expense normally associated with bathroom remodeling.
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Make a Budget
The amount you can comfortably spend, will determine the type of improvements you can make. For those with a budget on the lower end, sticking to cosmetic changes is recommended. Installing a new sink, or painting are relatively inexpensive ways to quickly impact your bathroom’s appearance. If you have a little more to spend, focus on bigger changes that might include installing new tile, a larger shower, or new windows.
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Functional Considerations
In addition to cosmetic changes, many homeowners opt to improve the functionality of their bathroom with new drain pipes, plumbing fixtures, or a septic tank installation. Updating your lighting, towel racks, drawers, and sink faucets may seem insignificant but will make a large difference in the way your bathroom looks and feels. Plus, these items can be purchased for a modest price.
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Make Compromises
Because replacing your old shower or tub is going to be costly, consider having it relined instead. Older shower and sink fixtures can be finished using a refinishing kit. Some homeowners go so far as to buy used bathroom fixtures to save even more on their remodel. The key is setting a budget you can live with, and closely adhering to it.
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Do the Details
An important, but often overlooked detail is caulk and grout, which can become unsightly if it gets grimy. By thoroughly cleaning the grout and adding clean, straight caulk lines around your sink and tub, you’ll add sparkle while only spending a few dollars. Many people are surprised at the difference this makes. Caulk and grout are both inexpensive, so this is one of the most cost-effective methods of freshening up any bathroom.
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Paint
When it concerns a bath renovation, nothing has more of an impact than the application of new paint. Painting allows you to set a theme for your bathroom by using either a combination of colors, or one specific tone depending on the ambiance you want to create. Typically, a neutral color works best, and allows you to have more flexibility in the future. Make sure that any wallpaper is completely stripped off prior to painting for best results.
There are many cheap and simple ways you can remodel your bathroom to give it a sophisticated appearance. Plus, most homeowners find that cheap bath remodeling is a fun project to undertake. An added bonus is that any type of room renovation adds value to your home should you decide to sell it later on.
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