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Renovating the bathroom: how to manage the budget

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If you want to renovate the bathroom but don’t have a large budget, there are several options that you can choose to make significant changes while keeping costs low.

Different budgets for different types of renovations

A bathroom renovation, on average, involves the addition of new fixtures, a bathtub with a tiled frame, a double sink integrated with a recessed medicine cabinet, a ceramic tile floor and vinyl wallpaper. All of this can be achieved if the intention is to stick to a medium budget. A luxury renovation includes expanding the room, adding windows, new fixtures, replacing existing fixtures with higher-end options. In these more expensive projects, choices may include a tiled shower, stone countertops, a new lighting system, exhaust fans, etc. It’s easy, in the latter case, to spend more than 15 thousand euros for a single renovation

Renovating bathroom: how to manage the budget

The most significant expenses for bathroom renovation occur during the purchase and installation of:
  • fixtures;
  • toilet;
  • sink;
  • bathtub.
So, if in the demolition phase, it’s possible to salvage even just some of these elements and incorporate them later, after cleaning and modernizing, it will help contain costs, leaving a significant portion of the budget to be used for other phases of the bathroom renovation. It’s also important to consider the cost of the fixtures themselves: the choice of a sink can range from relatively low prices to very high figures, as can be the case for the toilet, fixtures and bathtub.

These choices will naturally impact budget management.

Tiles

Tiles are another expense not to be underestimated: not only the material itself but also the labor involved in installing it. It is possible to limit the expenditure on the floor by trying to buy less material. For example, instead of covering the bathtub with tiles, to contain costs, it is better to opt for a shower and enclosure. If, on the other hand, you desire a mosaic of tiles that gives a more vibrant tone to the entire space, it is advisable to purchase a few expensive tiles to use as scattered accents on the bathroom walls. Additionally, deciding to purchase a total body shower wall instead of a fully tiled shower is a delicate choice that can significantly impact your budget.

Marble and granite

The most commonly used and recommended materials for creating countertops or for composing the outlines of the sink and fixtures or for covering the bathtub during bathroom renovation, are undoubtedly marble and granite. These types of materials, if well-crafted, can provide great satisfaction, allowing the client to avoid excessive expenses and thus safeguard the budget. In fact, the prices of these materials are lower compared to other more precious ones, but at the same time, they can guarantee high quality. The most important characteristic of marble and granite is that they do not particularly suffer from the wear and tear of water and humidity, so they can remain undamaged even after several years, avoiding the need for additional renovation work.

In conclusion

Careful planning, budget management based on the points analyzed earlier and creativity are the secrets to successfully renovating the bathroom without incurring excessive expenses, yet still ensuring excellent results.