Bathroom Remodeling
Wilsonville Oregon
Need a Bathroom Makeover?
When done right, bathroom remodeling gives you a small slice of serenity where you can shut out the world and breathe. You can recreate many of the features of your favorite day spa in the comfort of your own home. However, there are certain things you must get right from the start for a successful remodeling project in Wilsonville.
Style or Function?
With regards to bathrooms, a lot is going on in a relatively little space. That being said, function should always be considered along with style. You need to consider the amount of traffic this specific bathroom gets and how the amenities tend to be used. This largely be dependent on the bathroom you intend to remodel. If the bathroom you are renovating is used mainly for rinsing off and brushing your teeth, then your design choices will generally be different from a bathroom where you relax for hours listening to music by candlelight.
How long will you live in your current home?
In situations like this you should always take the future into consideration, such as whether you intend to stay in your home indefinitely. If you do plan to remain in your home then you have to be aware of how getting older may change your needs. Thankfully there are imaginative ways to create a universal design that looks stylish now while integrating features you may need in the future.
How much can you afford to spend
The bathroom is the second most vital and expensive part of the house immediately after the kitchen. This means you probably have constraints to your spending plan as well as expectations for a good return on investment, and this is why planning for your remodeling project is so vital. Budgeting and space planning are critical first steps for successful bathroom remodeling.
Developing a financial plan will help you establish what you can or can’t afford and will therefore help to plan sensibly for new features and potential structural changes. Layout, ventilation and choices of fixtures are all part of the planning process for your project.
What type of investment are you making?
Part of the initial preparation process is to lock down your remodeling budget so you know precisely how much you can comfortably spend. When deciding this you must ask yourself how long you plan to stay in your home. If your answer is anything less than five years then you should view every dime you spend as a financial investment in which you intend 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 remodeling project don’t forget that labor cost will probably be about one third the cost of the overall project. Take into consideration that you might need to prioritize your most important wants and needs to remain within your budget. Extra luxuries like steam showers and towel warmers are terrific, but they are not necessarily essential to the space’s function so if you run into budgetary concerns they should be at the top of the list of things to exclude.
Wilsonville Bathroom Remodeling
Always leave a little leeway
Despite how well you plan, unanticipated surprises are bound to arise, when they do you really should have some money in reserve to cope with them. An amount corresponding to 10 percent of the labor costs should be enough to cover problems that might arise. When you earmark a financial cushion you will then have it to spend on a few extra luxuries at the end of the project if there have been no surprises.
Working with pros
Truth be said, bathroom remodeling can be pricey, but even with a limited budget, you can still get a considerable amount of work completed. Often times people don’t want to hire experts because they think they will cost too much. Truth is, working with less skilled workers will cost you more in the long run because of problems that will come about because of work that is below industry standards. When you work with high end bathroom remodeling contractors they will make sure that you get the most out of your budget.
If you intend to attempt a home renovation or bathroom remodeling project in your Wilsonville home, we at Steve’s Home Improvement would be grateful to be of service. We can help you bring your idea to life, while setting realistic goals for your remodeling project. For more info or to schedule an appointment give us a call today at (503) 342-8234
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