Budget Your Project
How much money do you want to spend on your bathroom remodel? Coming up with a solid budget will help you understand your parameters. Whether you want to spend $100 or $10,000, planning ahead will save you from unpleasant financial surprises down the road. Also, for more expensive projects you may have to secure financing through a bank, and you'll want to get on that as soon as possible.
Go Green
Going green is not only good for the environment, but it's also good for you! Green products have great designs and tend to function better than your run-of-the-mill bathroom appliances. In some cases, you can actually lower your utility bill just by making a few small, environmentally friendly changes to your lavatory. Water faucets, showerheads, and paperless hand drying machines are some of the most common additions to a bathroom remodel, and adding them will help you save money.
Bathroom Lighting
Never underestimate the importance of adequate lighting in you restroom. Sconce lighting is ideal when placed at your vanity's eye level. This kind of placement helps diminish shadowing; also, keep in mind that lower lighting is good for a bath, and higher lighting is ideal for shaving and applying makeup. Additionally, the more lighting a bathroom has, the larger it seems to be.
Small Jobs
If you know you want a change, but aren't ready to commit to a full remodel, consider switching out the hardware: faucets, showerheads, drawer handles, etc. All of these appliances are easy to change and don't cost that much to replace. Changing out the hardware isn't quite a bathroom remodel, but it can certainly look like one.
Know When To Call in the Professionals
Be honest with yourself. Seriously. Be brutally honest. Do you really know plumbing well enough to begin ripping out the pipes in your home? Chances are you don't, and this is one of those cases where it's imperative for you to hire a professional. There's no shame in asking for help; especially when it comes to your plumbing.
A do-it-yourself bathroom remodel can be a really fun project for anyone. But for those of you wishing to update, upgrade, or otherwise change your restroom's appearance, just remember that a professional is only a phone call away.
