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BATHROOM REMODELING RENOVATIONS
CONTRACTORS IMPROVEMENTS
Cost of Remodeling a
Bathroom
 Before
beginning any bathroom remodeling, you should create a budget.
Pick an amount of money you can reasonably afford, and then
check the costs of supplies to estimate what you can do in your
remodeling project. It is wise to save about 20 percent of your
budget to cover emergencies. They do happen. Keep in mind, too,
the costs of professional help from plumbers or electricians.
These services cost significantly more than doing the job
yourself, so do whatever work you can. You may want to do your
own painting, lay your tile, or decorate the new bathroom
yourself. The extra work you do will let you be creative and
have fun while saving money. The costs of supplies add up. A
typical sink costs between $60 and $100, but higher-end sinks
cost hundreds of dollars. Vinyl flooring is the cheapest,
starting at around $3 a foot. Ceramic tile is usually triple the
price of vinyl. Basic bathtubs cost a few hundred dollars, and
whirlpool tubs thousands. Showers cost between $300 and $2,000.
Traditional toilets cost under $200, but smaller or fancier
toilets can cost up to $1,500.
Because you feel like it,
Perhaps you are just bored with your bathroom and fancy a
change. Well all you need is imagination together with a lot of
time, patience and money and you can transform your small
bathroom into your dream spa area.
Bathroom Lighting
There are many layers of light that you will want to address in
your new bathroom - including natural light from
windows, recessed lighting in the ceiling, chandeliers for
elegant lighting, sconces for up-lighting, and vanity lights for
task lighting.
Natural Lighting - Find room in your design for
windows/skylights. Windows over tubs create a natural backdrop
for your bathroom and allow you to enhance the bathroom with
window treatments .
Try to place them so that the natural light does not
reflect off of the mirrors.
Recessed/Can Lighting - This type of lighting
is great for the overall brightness of the room. Strategically
placed, these work well for shower and tub areas, and provide a
soft glow for creating a spa-like setting. Place two over the
tub, or use in open areas or hall areas for added lighting.
 Chandeliers
- A great trend in bathroom lighting right now is the
addition of chandeliers over the tub. Use your overall theme to
guide your selection, but don't choose one that is too large or
has too many bulbs. A 3-light mini-chandelier or a single globe
chandelier will give just the accent you need. Place the
chandelier on a dimmer for more control over the ambience of the
room.
Sconce Lighting - Sconces can function in a variety of
ways in a bathroom
Use one on each side of a master vanity - this
will give you soft light to get ready by, as well as provide
nice ambient lighting. For a great look, try installing the
mirror first, then cutting holes in the mirrors and installing
the sconces on the mirror. Contact your local custom mirror shop
for help with this project.
Vanity Lights - Typically in 2, 3, and 4-light
kits, these are the best, and most popular, way to light your
vanity area in the bathroom. The kit you choose should be no
wider than the width of your vanity cabinet.
Using a combination of this lighting - layers
of light - will create a calming atmosphere when needed but also
allow for function and purpose.
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