What questions do you need to consider when planning a bathroom renovation? Rapid Renovation Expert Naomi Findlay has 10 of them.

Bathroom renovations. One of my favourite topics… and one of the best ways to add value to a property. And let me tell you, as more and more homeowners are looking for their dream home, they are also secretly looking for their dream bathroom!

So what does your dream bathroom look like?

Think about it as I provide you with a useful 10-point bathroom renovation checklist.

YOUR BATHROOM RENOVATION CHECKLIST

What’s Your Inspiration?

If you’re just like me who finds inspiration by merely flicking through magazine pages, then you’d definitely want to get started there. Of course, there’s always the Internet for you to go to. And the best part? You can visit the showrooms in your area so that you can experience the actual ‘feel’ of a new bathroom!

Have You Set Up A Realistic Budget?

How much are you willing to spend? How much can you actually afford? When you create your budget, you should factor labour on your list first. It’s important that you pay tradies on time because they’re your partners (unless you’re doing a DIY renovation). From there, you can set how much you can spend.

Have You Created A Plan?

As in every project, you have to have a plan. Gut your bathroom according to the changes that you want to make. This is the perfect time for you to write down your ideas and to take note of the features and accessories that you want to add to your new bathroom.

Have You Considered The Relationship Between Style And Function?

Style includes your choices of colour, tile, flooring, hardware and accessory. On the other hand, function pertains to how well the different elements in the bathroom can work together to help fulfil its intended purpose, i.e bath spa, steam bath, etc.

Have You Considered Storage?

If you’re working on a bathroom with limited space, consider space-saving options. This includes deciding on whether a cabinet, a shelf or a rack is suitable or not in a given area of the bathroom. This is pretty important because storage spaces are one of the features that potential buyers are looking for.

Have You Thought About Lighting? I’ve written a separate blog about this, but one thing that you should remember is adequate lighting. This is especially applicable to bathrooms that don’t have a natural light source. An appropriate amount of light won’t only beautify the bathroom. It will also contribute to safety.

How About Going Green?

Going green is becoming the trend nowadays and for good reason. Investing in green appliances and materials for your bathroom helps save costs on water and electricity. Don’t worry! Green technology are also style eye candies! On top of that, you’re doing dear Earth a huge favour!

Have You Discussed Your Plans With A Renovator?

Renovators will find that, among homeowners, the primary challenge is how to get started. So if you’re unsure about how to approach renovation, seek the guidance of a Renovation Expert. From creating a timeline to identifying the renovation work sequence, a Property Renovator can significantly help make a project move forward.

Have You Considered Working With Tradies?

You can certainly do a DIY renovation, but you can also hire tradies to help you minimise your chance to overspend on your renovation due to errors, repeat works, or uninformed choices. As a consequence of trade expertise, you can also save yourself from misery (yes!) and save more time.

Don’t Ignore Hidden Problems

This is especially if you intend to put your property on the market soon. While you’re at it, make the renovation project a time to also fix hidden problems in your bathroom. This includes plumbing, defective hardware, ventilation, etc.

Renovating your bathroom should be fun and exciting. But remember, if it’s an investment property then it’s not YOUR bathroom. Renovate with your target market in mind. However, if it is your bathroom, then, of course, you’re free to allow your creativity to rule.

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