Bathroom Remodeling
West Linn Oregon
Need a Bathroom Makeover?
When done right, bathroom remodeling gives you a small slice of tranquility where you can ignore the world and breathe. You get many of the benefits you would get from a day spa getaway or a peaceful retreat, all from the comfort of your home, whenever you wish and at no additional cost. With that said, the proper preparation and planning are needed if you want your remodeling project in West Linn to be a success.
Function over Style?
When it comes to the bathroom, a lot is going on in a relatively small area. With that in mind, function should always be considered along with style. You should consider how much traffic this particular bathroom gets and how the amenities tend to be used. Obviously the master bathroom will be used differently from a bathroom predominately used by guests, or the kids’ bathroom. For example, if you mainly use your bathroom to brush your teeth and take quick showers, the materials and colors you use will be quite different from those of a bathroom in which you spend several hours with soft music and candles when relaxing.
Any plans to move?
With something like this you should certainly take the future into consideration, such as whether or not you intend to remain in your current home for the foreseeable future. If you do plan to remain in your home then you should consider how aging may change your needs. A universal design in such a case is a suitable option because it includes features that cater to older homeowners, such as curbless showers or stylish grab bars doubling up as towel racks.
How much money have you set aside?
The bathroom is the second most vital and expensive room in the house following the kitchen. This means you probably have constraints to your spending plan as well as targets for a good return on investment, and this is why the preparation phase for your remodeling project is so important. It is impossible to overemphasized how vital the budgeting and planning are to a successful bathroom remodel.
Once you have developed a reasonable budget you can quickly eliminate any ideas that fall outside of it, which enables you to focus on features and changes that actually make sense. Ventilation, layout and fixtures choices are all part of the preparation process for your project.
Have you considered what type of investment you are making?
An important part of the initial preparation process is to lock down your remodeling budget so you know exactly how much you can comfortably spend. It is also important to look at how many more years you will spend in your home. As a rule, if you are going to stay in the home for fewer than five years, then the remodeling should be considered a financial investment. On the other hand, if you have no intention of moving any time soon, the remodeling should be thought of as an investment in your family’s comfort.
Be Certain That your priorities are clear
It is also important to budget for labor for your bathroom remodeling, as this often ends up taking about a third of the overall project cost. To stay within budget you will need to prioritize each item as a need or a want, obviously the needs must take precedent. Extra luxuries like steam showers and towel warmers are terrific, but they are not necessarily essential to the space’s function so if it starts to look like you might go over budget they should be at the top of the list of things to exclude.
West Linn Bathroom Remodeling
Always leave a little leeway
Regardless of how well you plan, unanticipated surprises are bound to arise, when they do you need to have some money in reserve to deal with them. A safe rule of thumb is to keep 10 percent of the labor cost separate from your operating budget to ensure that you are covered in case something happens. The best thing is that if the financial cushion is not tapped into, you will have some money left over at the project’s end for those extra features you might have had to eliminate.
Working with pros
Truth be told, bathroom remodeling can be very costly, but even with a small budget, you can still get a considerable amount of work done. More often than not people don’t want to hire experts because they think they will be too expensive. In reality hiring less skilled workers will cost you more in the long run because of problems that will come about because of sub par work. When you work with high-end bathroom remodeling contractors they will make sure that you get the most out of your investment.
If you’re planning to attempt a home renovation or bathroom remodeling project in your West Linn home, we at Steve’s Home Improvement would be glad to be of service. We’ll help you set sensible goals for your renovation project, customize the area so it suits your needs and furnish you with with inspiring styles that will appeal to your taste. To schedule an appointment call us today (503) 342-8234.
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