Bathroom Renovations: From Bathtubs To Basins!

 You can have a bathroom that is fully functional and also stylish without having to break the budget. People can find renovations expensive but with some careful planning and good decisions, that does not always have to be the case. In general, bathrooms are the second most expensive room to renovate, coming after the kitchen. The key is not to take shortcuts in certain places. So hire a professional plumber for bathroom renovation work, an expert that gets the job done right, the first time. Having incorrectly done plumbing work will just cost you more money in the long run. Here is a look at creating a space you will love and can afford!

Choosing bathtubs

When you love to take a bath and enjoy a good soak, it can be tempting to spend more money on a bathtub than you first intended. Budget baths start at around $120 and there are some decent options. Then your mid-range more designer-looking options are going to be between $300 to $700. Then at the upper range for premium options like a freestanding bathtub you can pay over $800 easily. Before you buy and organise a bathtub installation though, do go and establish your preferences at a showroom! See how it feels, sometimes even when you know measurements, it is not easy to imagine being in the bath, so hop in if you have to!

Selecting a new toilet

Toilets range in cost depending on what you choose, and the quality. A simple suite that includes a mounted cistern separate from the toilet can be found for around $150 or less. Mid-range you can find close coupled toilets, wall-faced toilets and so on for $150 to $500. Then top end you have in-wall toilets concealed toilets or floating toilets for over $500 and higher. Be sure to use a plumber for bathroom renovation work so that it is done properly.

Tapware does not have to break your budget

It is easy to overspend on your taps because there are some very fancy options out there! You can get various types, separate hot and cold, mixed and so on. You can expect to spend anywhere from $40 to $150 for lower range options, $150 to $300 for mid-range and $300 plus for premium.

Choosing the right sink design

You can choose between four basic designs when it comes to your sink, wall hung are great for smaller spaces but there is no storage, semi-recessed sinks are good for limited floor space reasons and have some storage. Then there are above counter sinks that sit above the top of the cabinet/vanity and finally, for a more uncluttered look there is the under-mount sink design. Remember what you choose affects the type of taps you can have so check that before you make a final choice. For budget sinks you can spend $50 to $150, for mid-range $150 to $400 and then the top of the range $400 plus. When choosing sinks consider your bathtub installation choice as it is nice to have similar or matching fixtures.