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Like most renovation projects, a bathroom renovation can easily end up costing thousands of pounds if you’re not careful. Unless you have a large budget dedicated to your bathroom renovation, you’ll likely need to cut back on a couple of luxuries and pick the essentials. As a result, working on a tight budget might feel restrictive, but if you’re willing to do a bit of research and look around for more options, you’ll find that you actually have many options open to you.
Like most renovation projects, a bathroom renovation can easily end up costing thousands of pounds if you’re not careful. Unless you have a large budget dedicated to your bathroom renovation, you’ll likely need to cut back on a couple of luxuries and pick the essentials. As a result, working on a tight budget might feel restrictive, but if you’re willing to do a bit of research and look around for more options, you’ll find that you actually have many options open to you.
So to help you save some money and shave off a couple of expenses, we’ve put together this article to help you refine your bathroom renovation.
It’s a good idea to look at what you plan to keep and what you want to replace. Although a renovation typically involves replacing everything, you might have some pieces in your bathroom that you want to keep. Perhaps you’ve recently upgraded your bathroom and want to keep it the same, or maybe you’re happy with the current design of your basin and don’t want to change it yet. If there are pieces that you want to keep, then this could drastically reduce the costs of your bathroom renovation.
While it can be cheaper to purchase individual bathroom elements separately, it’s a good idea to remember that some suppliers and retailers do bundle deals which can save you a lot of money. This will involve replacing more things in your bathroom, but if you want a set of matching bathroom elements then a set is usually the cheapest and most convenient way to do it. Just remember that changing more things does add to the overall cost and time required to finish the renovation.
Like every room, a bathroom is going to have a centrepiece and in most cases, this will be a bathtub or freestanding bath. It’s the most elegant piece in the room that you’ll see as soon as you walk in, and as such, it’s often the biggest investment due to its design and style. If you’re trying to refine your bedroom on a tighter budget, then deciding how much you want to spend on your centrepiece is important.
We suggest that you spend the most on something like a freestanding bath since it typically sits in the middle of the room and will likely be the first thing you see when you enter your bathroom.
It’s important to remember that you’re not just paying for the elements of your bathroom, but also the costs of installing everything professionally. This might be challenging to think about unless you speak to a contractor beforehand and ask them for a quote. If you’re including professional services as part of your budget, then you’ll want to get a rough idea of how much it will cost before you start choosing out bathroom furniture and items.
Plumbing costs can be controlled if you don’t actually need to do much to your overall plumbing. For instance, if you’re installing a brand new freestanding bath, then you’ll likely need to add new plumbing lines to support the additional taps and also relocate where the wastewater goes. This is why a freestanding bath can be pricey to not only purchase, but also have installed.
Expensive bathroom elements can be costly due to their overall quality and unique design. However, you might be able to find cheaper options that are similar if you do a bit of shopping around to refit your bathroom. Keep in mind that many higher-end brands aren’t just about the name but also the engineering required to make such unique pieces. They can add a nice touch to your bathroom, but you can often get cheaper options that will be a better fit for your budget yet still stand out in your bathroom.
The concept of balancing quality and design with your budget is a difficult one, but this is something that will greatly alter the flexibility of your budget. We highly suggest that you try and decide early on how much you’re willing to pay for more prestigious and luxurious brands. If you’re simply looking to create a wonderful new bathroom and don’t mind shopping around, you’ll be able to find some very unique bathroom furniture pieces for a much lower price from lesser-known brands. Shopping around for sales can also be a great way to save money on your bathroom renovation, but it does take a bit of research and patience.
Ultimately, refining your bathroom renovation is all about defining your needs and then looking at your choices. It takes a bit of patience, but it’s worth it if you want to completely transform your bathroom.
