Getting the best out of remodelling a bathroom

Bathroom remodelling ranks with kitchen remodelling as one of the most popular major home improvements, perhaps because the return on investment when you sell your home is so high. Bathroom remodelling can cost you as much or as little as you choose to put into it. While a simple spruce-up can be done for well under $1000, many people are choosing to pull everything out and start from scratch again. A completely new upgraded bathroom can cost $10,000 or more.

Start your project right with the following bathroom remodelling tips: 1. Determine your exact bathroom needs. Do you want to enlarge your bathroom? Do you need another sink? Would you like to add windows? Do the bathroom tiles need to be replaced? Think about what your ideal bathroom will look like and then prioritise your needs before your wants. 2. Gather bathroom design ideas. A set of architectural plans will really help you and your remodelling professionals visualise

$320,000 the finished project, but any design preparations can be helpful. Consult with a designer for ideas or check out magazines and cut out ideas, designs or photos which are similar to what you want. 3. Establish a realistic bathroom remodelling budget. At this time, you will also need to determine how you will finance your bathroom remodel. Do you have a savings account which you can dip into or will you need get a loan? The answer to this will be a factor in determining your budget. Will this be a larger remodel or are you making minor changes? When establishing your budget, keep in mind the design ideas you would like and whether they fall on the pricier side. Also, it will always be less expensive if you do not need to relocate plumbing fixtures, such as toilets or sinks, so if you are on a smaller budget it is more economical to incorporate your current bathroom layout into the new design. 4. Do not forget building permits. Before beginning the remodelling process, be sure to secure a building permit from your local council. Failure to do so could ultimately make your bathroom remodel much more costly. 5. Consider popular bathroom design trends. Second sinks have become popular in bathroom remodels as they allow two people to use the bathroom at the same time. Another popular trend in bathroom design is separating the toilet from the rest of the bathroom.