Time is money, money is time.
Planning and Budgeting is crucial to a successful renovation. A great deal of time spent on research is the invaluable and will save you renovation time, money and headaches in the long run.
Research should start with what you are looking for
in design and function; then what material and labor you will need to achieve
your goal. For example when renovating a bathroom what functions are important
to you? Do you prefer showers to baths, in which case you may want a steam shower
over a bathtub. In any event you want to
choose and price every component that is required for a renovation before you
start.
I started by going to several showrooms and design centers for ideas.
If I saw something I liked I took a picture with my phone camera and jotted
down the make and model number so I can look for the best price online.
For my master bathroom I went with a walk in shower
with multiple showerheads so I had to choose:
Wall tile
Floor tile
Grout color
Shower body and trim
Shower enclosure
Toilet
Sink and faucet
Lighting (recessed/over medicine cabinet)
Cabinetry (medicine)
Door and knobs
Paint color
This is a long list and there are many choices to
choose from out there. It will take time and patience to get what you want at
the price you want. You will need to do this for every room you are renovating.
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