Bathroom Remodeling
Silverton Oregon
Need a Bathroom Makeover?
If you wish to build your own private oasis, then bathroom remodeling might be necessary. You can reproduce many of the features of your favorite day spa in the comfortable surroundings of your own home. However, there are certain things you must get correct from the beginning for a successful remodeling project in Silverton.
How do you use your bathroom?
Honestly, for as small as some bathrooms are there is quite a lot happening. Because of this, it is crucial to focus on style and function. You need to consider how much traffic this particular bathroom gets and how you use its amenities. Obviously the bathroom on the master suite will be used differently from a bathroom predominately used by guests, or the kids’ bathroom. Case in point, if you mainly use your bathroom to brush your teeth and take quick showers, the materials and colors you use will be significantly different from those of a bathroom in which you spend several hours with soft music and candles when unwinding.
How long do you plan to stay?
In situations like this you should certainly take the future into consideration, such as whether you plan to remain in your home indefinitely. If you do plan to stay then you have to take into account how getting older may affect your needs. A universal design in such a situation is a suitable option because it includes features that cater to older homeowners, such as stylish grab bars doubling as towel racks and curbless showers.
How much can you afford to spend
While the kitchen is the most important room in house when it comes to renovation, the bathroom comes in a close second. This means you probably have parameters to your spending plan as well as targets for a good roi, and this is why preparation for your remodeling project is so vital. It cannot be overemphasized how critical the planning and budgeting are to a successful bathroom remodel.
Putting together a budget will help you determine what you can or can’t afford and will consequently help to plan sensibly for new features and structural changes. Planning for your space must address aspects such as organization, fixture choices, and ventilation.
What kind of investment are you making?
When planning your budget, it is always important to first conduct a thorough assessment of your finances so you know exactly how much you can invest. When deciding this you must ask yourself how much longer you plan to stay in your current home. If your answer is anything less than five years then you should consider every dollar you spend as a financial investment in which you expect to earn a return. If you plan to stay more than 5 years then you should consider your budget as an investment in your quality of life and that of your family.
Prioritize
When you consider your budget for your bathroom remodel remember that labor cost will probably be about one third the cost of the overall project. To stay within budget you will need to prioritize each item as a need or a want, obviously the needs must more important. The first things to remove would be the little extra luxuries that would be nice but are not essential to the room’s function, like a steam shower or towel warmer.
Silverton Bathroom Remodeling
Financial cushion
Despite how well you plan, unexpected surprises are bound to pop up, when they do you need to have some money tucked away to deal with them. An amount equal to 10 percent of the labor costs should be enough to protect against problems that might pop up. The good news is that if the financial cushion is not needed, you will have some money left over at the project’s end for those extra features you might have had to cut out.
Don’t trust your home to amateurs
Truth be said, bathroom remodeling can be very costly, but even with a modest budget, you can still get a considerable amount of work completed. While some people may think that working with experts will only increase their remodeling costs, the reality is quite the opposite. When you work with luxury bathroom remodeling contractors they will make certain that you receive the most out of your investment.
If you’re planning to attempt a bathroom or home remodeling project in your Silverton home, we at Steve’s Home Improvement would be happy to be of service. We can help you bring your vision to life, while helping you set sensible goals for your remodeling project. Contact us today at (503) 342-8234 for more information or to schedule a free, no obligation appointment.
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