7 Ways to Save Money on a Bathroom Remodel

Bathrooms are one of the most used rooms in the home and can add immense value to the overall property when remodelled effectively. As Remax noted in the past few years, bathroom renovations have become extremely popular ‘because bathrooms and kitchens are major focal points that buyers look at before they put in an offer to purchase a property’. Because this is a confined space, you’re able to keep the cost of the renovation within range, but there are many other tips and tricks you can consider to keep the cost of your bathroom remodel within budget.

Tips to save on a bathroom remodel

There are some really simple ways to cut the cost of a bathroom remodel while still gaining yourself an incredible finished product. Some of these might work for you, others might not, but in the end you’re cutting down that final price tag, one way or another!

1.     Avoid big structural changes

Unless you’re completely gutting the bathroom, you might want to consider retaining the existing location for your fixed items such as the toilet, basin, and bath. You can still replace these with items of a much higher quality, but you don’t have to shift them around completely. The reason for this is that big structural changes – moving the plumbing and walls – cost a lot of money.

2.     DIY where you can

Unless you’re a plumber, you’ll definitely need a contractor to assist you with some of the bathroom remodelling, but you won’t need someone for the entire project. You can hire a contractor for the ‘wet area’ – the toilet, bath, basin, and shower – but there’s a lot you could do yourself, such as the decorative aspects. You can paint the walls, apply tiles, wallpaper, or do decorative stencilling to save money.

3.     Allocate funding where needed

If your bathroom cabinets are in a ghastly shape and must be replaced, then so be it, but if you could spruce them up with some sanding, varnishing, or a good coat of paint, and some new handles then rather retain the cabinets and spend money elsewhere. Often the most eye-catching changes to a bathroom or the fixed items, so consider spending on your bathroom, shower, toilet, and basin first if you can.

4.     Consider alternatives to tile

Unless you’re finding them at a special rate, bathroom tiles can be a really expensive investment when it comes to bathroom remodelling. You might want to look at alternative options for walls and floors which can still improve the final appearance of your bathroom. Vinyl plank flooring, beadboard, wainscoting, or even screed are all great alternatives, depending on the look you’re going for.

5.     Open shelving

If your cabinets are truly beyond repair, yet your budget doesn’t extend to complete replacements, then you can look at installing open shelving at a fraction of the price. This open-plan look is very on-trend, and it’s a simple and effective way to store your bathroom essentials. If you want to have a bit of privacy for the shelved items, you could hang some trendy fabric over the shelves for a budget-friendly solution.

6.     Lighting options

Bathrooms once used to be dark and dingy spaces, but have since become an integral focal point with the bathroom/lounging space a new trend. Whether this resonates with you or not, increasing the light in a bathroom will completely rejuvenate the interior, making it look fresh and welcoming. You can consider installing energy-efficient lighting to achieve this look, but you can also maximise natural light as a way to save on costs. This is achieved by enlarging windows or installing a skylight to make the bathroom more spacious.

7.     Fully functional bathroom units

If you’re looking for a really cost-effective way to save on a bathroom remodel then one of the quickest and most impactful ways is to install a fully functional bathroom unit or shower. These are plug-in-and-play shower stalls that are prefabricated so you can assemble and install them quickly, without the cost and hassle of a built shower, complete with glass doors. There are also fully functional bath and basin units which make your bathroom remodel simple and affordable.

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