It is an exciting time when you are ready for a home improvement project, especially a bathroom make-over. Like any other renovation, there are pitfalls to avoid, and they are outlined below.
No Real Concept
If you set out with the idea of just going with what you feel at the time, you are likely to end up with an interior designer’s epic fail! Choosing a bath without considering how that would work with the vanity you just installed is not the best way forward. Visit a Farnham bathroom showroom or a bathroom store in your location. Let the in-house designer help you to create a floor plan that gels.
Price Focused
At the end of the day, you get what you pay for, or so the saying goes; being price focused is likely to lead to problems in the future. For major items such as bath, basin, shower and WC, you should stick to known brands that stand the test of time; you want the bathroom to be functional and have some longevity. Review the bathroom renovator prior to making any firm agreements and see what previous clients have to say, plus look at images on their website.
Going Way Over Budget
This can easily happen when you sit down and start choosing a bath, a shower, new vanity and WC. Before you know it, you are a few thousand pounds further than you had originally planned. How do you avoid this? Approach a bathroom designer at the store and give them your total budget for the project and if it is possible, you won’t be disappointed.
Choosing Unsuitable Colours
Without a firm image of the finished bathroom in your mind, you could find yourself in a situation where the room looks confusing, and the colours don’t work together. Small bathrooms should have light colours and most designers would agree you should choose two primary colours; beige-white, lime- yellow and salmon pink-ivory are just some examples of color pairs for a bathroom setting.
DIY Fail
If you eagerly went out and acquired everything you need, then as you are in the middle of the rip-out, you get the feeling it is a bit above your ability level. You can watch YouTube videos of bathroom renovations, but that doesn’t mean you are going to have zero issues like the guy in the video. Things can and do go wrong. If you have to call in a tradesman, it is going to cost you more than if you had gone to him at the outset. Another thing that can blindside you is lack of tools or equipment; make sure you list everything you need and it is all present on day 1 of the project.
Failing To Think Of The Future
If you are in your forties, you might like to have a toilet that is a few inches higher than normal. Indeed, if any family member has mobility issues, you can incorporate support handrails near the toilet and bath. If you foresee the possibility that your parents will come to live with you, make some additions to make life easier for them. Of course, you want your bathroom to be durable, which means using the best quality materials, and have a professional installation.
If you are a seasoned DIY-er, you won’t need any assistance, while the rest of us can use the free design service at our local bathroom store and showroom. There you can create a 3D design of your ideal bathroom. With your budget fears overcome, you can take the first step to implementation, and the perfect luxury bathroom awaits!