How To Keep Your Bathroom Renovation Stress-Free

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How To Keep Your Bathroom Renovation Stress-Free

‘Renovations’ and ‘stress-free’ are not words you often hear in the same sentence. As plumbers in Duncraig, we understand that sometimes you put off your bathroom renovations because you simply aren’t ready for the stress and chaos it brings to your home and family. We’ve come up with some handy tips on how to keep your bathroom renovation stress-free.

 

 

Do Your Research

Like any project, research is key to your success. Find out how long your bathroom renovation is likely to take. Nothing is more stressful than a renovation that takes way longer than you expected.

Another key element to research is the cost. No-one has a bottomless pit of money so renovations need to be budgeted for accurately from the start. Consider allocating a 10% contingency budget of your overall expected spend so that if you do come across some unexpected costs, it doesn’t break the bank.

 

Set A Budget

Next, set your budget. Knowing what you’re prepared to spend from the outset will help keep your stress levels low and your project ticking along nicely.

 

Stick To Your Budget

There’s no point setting a budget if you aren’t going to monitor it. Keep track of your spending at each point during the renovation and make sure it keeps in line with your projected total costs.

If you do end up going over-budget on something, take a look and see if there are any other areas where you can claw this loss back.

 

Find A Plumber You Can Trust

When it comes to bathroom renovations in Perth, having a plumber on board that you can trust is critical.

The last thing you want is a plumber you need to constantly check up on, have no idea whether they’re turning up or what stage the renovation is at.

Our plumbers at Perth-Fection Plumbing are reliable, qualified and trust-worthy. We’ll always be there on time and make sure your bathroom renovation stays on track and on budget (as long as there are no surprises along the way!).

 

Measure Accurately

If you’ve found a reliable plumber, this should be taken care of leaving you footloose and stress-free. Accurate measurements mean that when fixtures and fittings are ordered and installed, they’ll fit where they are supposed to with no dramas.

Inaccurate measurements can wreak all sorts of havoc on a bathroom renovation, and could end up costing you precious time and money. Avoid this stress by measuring accurately from the start.

 

Stay Organised

During your bathroom renovation, you’ll want to try and stay organised. It’s a good idea to keep a folder with all your receipts and invoices to help you keep on top of the costs and make sure it’s not spiralling out of control.

A spreadsheet with your expenses and a timeline of what’s getting done when can help you stay on track with your budget and deadlines for the renovation.

 

Keep It Tidy

One of the most stressful things about any kind of home renovation is the constant mess that comes along with having work done on your home.

The dirt, dust and debris never seem to be able to be contained to the space you’re renovating. Somehow it ends up in every nook and cranny and on every surface possible – including inside cupboards!

Set aside a few minutes each day once your plumbers and renovators head home to give your area a quick sweep, dust or vacuum. Getting rid of the mess with help you stay calm and stress-free during your bathroom renovations! Using a skip throughout the process will help you be able to keep things neat and tidy, and an extractor fan can help with the dust.

 

If you’re thinking about bathroom renovations for your Perth home, call our plumbers today.

We’re experienced in all kinds of bathroom and laundry renovations, from neat and tidy to large and luxurious.

Not sure what you want? Let us help you design and style a bathroom that complements you and your home perfectly!

Call us on 0451 781 384 today for a free quote for your bathroom renovation.

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How To Keep Your Bathroom Renovation Stress-Free

What’s Your Current Home Style?

Your bathroom should match your overall home style.

It would be odd to create an ultra-modern bathroom in a country home with vintage styling.

However, it’s not a room you want to be renovating just because your décor has changed, so think about whether you’ll be updating the rest of your home to a different style in the near future too.

If you’re going to be renovating and redecorating your home soon, tie in your new bathroom style with your plans for the rest of the home.

Who’ll Be Using The Bathroom?

Another big consideration is who will be using the bathroom, now and in the foreseeable future.

Will it be used just for you and your partner?

Does it need to be a family bathroom that the whole house can use?

Do you have any elderly people in your home and therefore have to consider their needs as they age as well?

Who uses the bathroom can very much affect the style of bathroom you choose.

How Much Space Do You Have?

We’d all love a bathroom that easily accommodates everything we want in it, but sometimes we’re restricted by the space available.

Look at how much space you have available, and work out what you can physically fit in the bathroom. You might want a shower and a separate bath, but it might not be possible to do.

A good bathroom renovation specialist will do their best to build in clever features and storage to help you pack as much into your bathroom as possible without making it feel overcrowded.

What’s Your Bathroom Renovation Budget?

As much as you’d like to splash the cash and only have the best of the best for your bathroom renovation, it’s good to have a budget in mind that works for you.

Our bathroom renovations team in Perth can help you design and estimate the cost of your bathroom renovation so there are no nasty shocks along the way.

What Can’t You Live Without?

Think about the elements you can’t live without while planning your bathroom renovation.

Are twin sinks non-negotiable? Could you live without a bath if it meant more room for a larger shower?

Make a list of your must haves and nice to haves before you start getting bathroom renovation quotes.

What Bathroom Style To Choose

Classic Bathroom

A classic bathroom style is ideal if you don’t want to update your bathroom again for a while. Use one or two colours, with no bold patterns that could date easily.

Go for formal yet elegant fixtures and fittings, nothing overly dramatic or bold.

 

Modern Bathroom

Modern bathrooms use sleek materials like glass, stone, and stainless steel.

Avoid clutter, keep accessories to a minimum and keep lines clean.

Modern bathrooms often use bold patterns or colours – see what’s on trend in bathrooms and take your inspiration from that.

 

Shabby Chic Bathroom

Shabby chic is still a popular bathroom style. You can mix and match different elements and then use a single colour to link all your elements together.

It exudes a comfy lived-in look, so shop around at second-hand stores and markets for interesting pieces to add to your bathroom.

 

Country Bathroom

Country style bathrooms are ideal for rural properties. Using light wood for some of the key pieces in your bathroom like vanities and towel rails, you can really bring your country look to life.

If using fabrics, go for striped, floral or plaid patterns.

Bring some personal touches to the bathroom with vintage accessories or furniture like high-backed chairs and freestanding tables for your sinks.

 

Read to makeover your bathroom? Call Perth’s bathroom renovation specialists, Perth-fection Plumbing.

Our experienced plumbers in Perth can help you design your perfect bathroom and bring it to life.

Call us now on 0451 781 384 or contact us online now for a free quote.