Keeping your budget in mind is very important for bathroom remodeling, especially if your budget is tight. However, when you have a mid-sized budget with more wiggle room, knowing what to spend on can be more difficult. When you’ve got a little bit of extra in your budget and the ability to purchase some higher end materials or fixtures, you’ll need to be strategic and optimize your budget wisely.
How to Prioritize Remodel Spending
The first thing you need to do is make a list of priorities and stick to them. Make sure to address the needs and functionality of your bathroom before the wants and wish list items. A bathroom remodeling contractor can help you determine the greatest needs for the project whether it be replacing the toilet, installing a new bathtub, replacing the windows or flooring, and more.
When you have extra in the budget, you should also consider quality when making purchasing decisions. Often, homeowners go for the cheaper materials when they have a tight budget, even if it means replacing it sooner than later. When you are working with a mid-sized budget with some wiggle room, make the choice to have the better-quality materials that will last longer. Choose tile over vinyl, hardwood over laminate, etc.
Another smart way to optimize your mid-sized bathroom remodeling budget is to keep a chunk of it set aside for surprises that can happen during renovations. You never know what issues can come up with a remodeling project until you are knee deep in it, even with the best contractors, so setting aside a good chunk of the budget for when things don’t go as planned is very smart.
If you’re making the decision on what to splurge on, some of the best choices are upgraded toilets and bathtubs, high quality counter tops such as quartz or marble, new tile flooring, and adding windows. All of these upgrades will add value to your home and be major improvements that help create your dream bathroom.
When you’re ready to discuss your bathroom renovation project, call The Bath & Kitchen Gallery at 813-544-6749.