Reforms: How To Adjust Spending On Bathroom Renovation

If you want to reform the bathroom without going over budget, avoid unnecessary details and invest in creative ideas.Doing a cheap bathroom reform is not necessarily at odds with achieving a comfortable and stylish space. Reforming the bathroom on a tight budget forces you to think about what is really necessary. The best thing is to define an overall idea to avoid dispersing. Once the red lines are marked, it will be advisable to complete this preliminary analysis by looking at three premises: functionality, performance and style. Here are some suggestions to encourage you to undertake this bathroom reform without your pocket suffering.

What Is The Best Distribution For The Bathroom If You Do Not Have A Big Budget?

The cheapest is the linear along a wall because ...

• The facilities are optimized, since it is intervened in a single partition, thus gaining in efficiency.
• The meters of cladding are reduced, since the rest of the walls can be finished with cheaper materials.
• From a decorative point of view, this distribution gives more play, since the cold effect of ceramic coatings can be nuanced with paint, pictures, a wooden cabinet, etc. Keeping the original water points and downspouts to only replace the appliances is also an option that should be considered.

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When Bathroom Renovation: Bathtub Or Shower?

A priori a shower tray is cheaper than a bathtub. However, if it is a matter of reforming a bathroom in which a bathtub already exists, this price difference is no longer so clear. If you remove the bathtub, you will find an uncoated area on the wall and on the floor that will force you to remove the coating from the entire bathroom so that it does not look like a patch.

On the floor you can cover the difference in flooring with a large shower tray, but it is also more expensive than a bathtub. On the other hand, if you opt for a work shower, this will increase the budget for masonry and plumbing. Finally, the shower cubicle has the addition that it requires a glass partition or an extra covering if you choose a low wall.

What Cheap Coatings Will Make The Bathroom Reform Budget Cheaper?

The square meter of plaster of Paris is cheaper than that of a ceramic coating. However, in the bathroom you cannot overlook hygiene, resistance to continued use and keeping areas in direct contact with water, condensation and dirt.

If the Bathroom Renovation is very small, it is advisable to cover all the walls up to the ceiling, since in small spaces labor is usually more expensive and it is cheaper to opt for a single solution. Also, it is cheaper to buy coatings that can be used both on walls and floors, such as porcelain and glass mosaic, because less material is wasted.

Which Sinks Are Cheaper For Bathroom Reform?

The semi-pedestal and the mural are the two most economical models, especially if they are the basic ranges of the recognized brands in the sector. Our advice is to complete them with basin taps, which are also cheaper than built-in taps. On the other hand, the support models are easier to install, since they only require a small hole to be made for the water and drainage connections. In any case, if there is an aspect where it is worth increasing the budget it is here. So, if you can, give added value to the reform of the bathroom with a counter top sink, since on the other hand it will significantly improve the functionality of the space.

Which Toilets To Choose In The Bathroom Reform :

As it is not currently as fashionable as in the past to buy matching bathroom equipment, you can opt for cheaper ranges for the toilet and bidet. Again, it will be in the basic line of quality firms where you will find substantial price differences. It is convenient to choose the white color so that there are no differences with respect to the other pieces. If you want to achieve a visually clean space, and you do not have the budget for a suspended system, you can opt for a flush-mounted cistern solution with floor toilet.

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What Cheap Taps Are There For Bathroom Reform?

Go further, think that it is not only about saving in the acquisition of the parts but also in the future expenditure of water and energy. Don't skimp on quality, but save by buying basic ranges.

Single-lever systems, in addition to being more efficient, are somewhat cheaper than two-handle systems. It tries that yes, to buy faucets that contemplate the saving of water, like reducers and aerators, that suppose a decrease in the consumption of water of around 50%. Finally, install a shower with flexo and wall bracket and remove the columns and fixed sprinklers.

Nice And Cheap Decoration Details For Bathroom Reform :

Now is when those little ideas for Renovate decoration come into play. Our advice…

• Play with color in bathroom renovation: a standard white tiling can be enlivened by adding color to the plastered walls, or with an attractive sink and warm lighting.
• Mix pieces of different formats. The mirror, which already plays an important role as a focus of attraction, will add a scenographic touch to the environment if you use it as a backlight panel.
• Buy towels of the same color and leave them on a visible shelf. If possible, add a green touch with branches submerged in water or seasonal flowers.

How To Get The Bathroom :

lighting right Artificial light helps make the design work and the space is more comfortable. In the mirror it is essential to project lighting that does not create reflections or shadows on the face. The linestras with led system, for example, do not require a diffuser and are installed directly to the lamp holder, making them a very affordable solution. For general lighting you can choose adjustable projectors, so you can also use them to illuminate an object or a painting.

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