Do you see a bathroom remodel happening in the near future? Whether you’re ready to plan for a renovation immediately or are just beginning to gather some information, there are a few things you will want to consider before jumping into the process. While the team you choose to work with can help you determine the best options for you, it’s a good idea to have these considerations on your radar in order to start planning accordingly for your dream bathroom addition, remodel or renovation.

Don’t let little details slip through the cracks! To avoid making mistakes that will require more repairments and renovations down the line, consider these six important details when planning your next bathroom remodel. 

1. Consider Your Bathroom Remodel Budget.

Unexpected costs are never fun, and neither is the surprise of increased project prices. One of the biggest problems homeowners encounter with bathroom remodeling projects is the unexpected costs.

Determining Your Bathroom Budget

Upfront, determine your budget and what you anticipate wanting to spend on the finished bathroom project. From there you should add an extra 10-15% to that number to account for unexpected expenses that may arise. And nothing unexpected pops up, you will simply have extra money left over in the end–now that’s a win!

2. What Are Your Desired Materials and Finishings?

You’re budget is done, so what is the next step? You can start researching what types of materials and finishings you want to use in your bathroom. There is a variety of finishes to choose from, including ceramic tiles, quartz, porcelain, and even natural stone! Check out this guide by DesignCafe that lists and describes a variety of materials.

Once you choose a contractor or team to work with, like us at ALL Renovation & Design, they can also provide excellent recommendations for materials in your budget that fit the look you’re going for. 

3. Choose Your Design Preferences and Style. 

It’s easy to lose track of what kind of design and style you want for your upcoming bathroom remodel. There are so many ideas to choose from a design perspective, but it is good to maintain one theme for the sake of consistency, functionality and style. While your new bathroom design can be unique to what you want, consider your overall design aesthetic. You’ll want the new renovations to feel like a cohesive part of your space that was always meant to be there. 

4. Establish a Timeline for Your Bathroom Remodel.

When you begin reaching out to renovation companies for your remodel to happen, they will likely ask for your expected timeframe for completion.

How involved will your remodel be? It may include an entire overhaul or a few minor changes. Whether you’re adding in hardware and replacing tile or scrapping it all and starting new, know exactly what needs to happen, and schedule time accordingly. Much like your budget, it is essential to have reasonable expectations about the timeline and to consider some buffer room if things come up. 

5. Watch Your Transformation Happen!

We love a good before and after aesthetic for social media and sharing with friends and family. For those who want to see how far their space has come, we highly recommend snapping some photos before the project begins. Likewise, when things wrap up, take some more photos and be amazed at the transformation, or have professional pictures taken. It can be easy to get caught up in the process, but before and after pictures all you to step back and see the bigger picture of how far your space has come.