Invigorate your bathroom – Simple tips for a pain-free renovation to match your budget
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your house, it gets a lot of traffic!
If we’re going to be spending so much time there, it makes sense to make it a pleasant and inviting space. The team at Mott Plumbing understand that an easily maintained and attractive bathroom is a big part of a happy home.
Whether your bathroom is crying out for a full renovation, needs a small repair job or just a bit of a spritz up, here is some advice to help you get the beautiful, functional bathroom you deserve.
How much will it cost?
The price of a bathroom renovation depends on a huge variety of considerations, like materials used, the size of the bathroom, the age of the house and how many structural changes you want to make to the room. Finding an average can be hard when costs can be anywhere from a few thousand dollars up to and in a few cases beyond $50,000. It all depends on the extent of work and the selections made.
Having a professional plumber come to give a quote is the best way to work out how much money you should budget to get the design you want. Our aim is always to add more value to the property than the amount spent on the bathroom renovation.
Plan ahead
Having tradespeople come in before you’re ready for them can be a costly addition to your project. You also need to decide whether you want a full re-fit or just need to upgrade some fixtures to achieve the look you want. If you’re restructuring the entire room, you need to consider all the design options, then decide if the extra time and work required will fit into your lifestyle and budget.
If you’re not sure of the timing and work phases speak to us; at Mott Plumbing we pride ourselves on our ability to schedule all trades involved in your renovation efficiently, so you can start using your new bathroom as soon as possible.
Must haves and desires
Setting a budget will depend on deciding what additions are must haves and which aren’t as important. A big bath or shower with a sliding screen door might be a must have, while a mirrored cabinet or wall fitting could be something that can be done later. Most people only update a bathroom every 10-20 years, so it’s worth splashing out on the bigger items, like a good quality WC, vanity and tap ware that will last.
Work with what you’ve got
If you don’t have the budget to completely restructure your bathroom, a good plumber can give you ideas on how to maximise your current set-up. You’d be surprised how much you can do with the right colours, materials and some shiny new fixtures. Mott Plumbing can help families in the Adelaide area spice up their bathrooms with the perfect tap and fixture choices to bring new life to a tired bathroom without the need to go through a full renovation.
Some simple design tricks
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Putting a toilet suite under the sink maximises space without needing to change the existing wall structure. Mirror fronted wall cabinets are another great way to add storage while saving space.
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Chrome plated fittings look great in almost any bathroom. There are many timeless style choices available.
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Colour choices and the good use of plate mirrors can have a huge impact on the perception of space within a bathroom.
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In Adelaide, saving water is a serious consideration. Choosing a low-litre-per-flush toilet or a shower head with an AAA rating (which can save 10 litres of water a minute) saves water and your water bill.
To DIY or not to DIY?
While parts of your renovation, like choosing the style, painting, and sourcing the fixtures, might be jobs you’d like to do yourself, try to always be realistic about your abilities. It’s best to get professionals like Mott Plumbing in to do any major plumbing refitting. We specialise in working with Adelaide families to design and construct their new bathroom or laundry in both new and existing properties and will match your desires and budgets as closely as possible.
