You may have been thinking about a bathroom remodel for a long time and are finally ready to move forward. You can picture exactly how you want it to look, right down to the last tile. Before you begin, the experts at Alair Homes Calgary offer the following advice about updating a bathroom.
Minimalism is Expensive
Perhaps your current bathroom design is dated and clunky, making you want a transition to a sleeker and cleaner aesthetic. You envision no handles poking out, and no grout lines to maintain in the shower. Such a simple look should be fairly cheap to achieve, but the reality is that it requires careful planning, extreme detail, large amounts of material and extra manpower to get it just right. For example, if you want to eliminate handles, you will need someone to hand cut the joinery or invest in a sophisticated opening mechanism. Avoiding grout lines means either sheet porcelain or gigantic tiles that require two or more tilers to install properly. It adds up.
Tile is Difficult
If you have never worked with tile before, do not attempt to do it yourself. Tile is an art form in both its planning and installation. A professional tiler will look at the space and plan exactly how each tile will be cut and where it will be placed as well as producing straight grout lines. This person will also work at a much faster pace than you while using an epoxy grout for an attractive and lasting finish. If you have an imperfect wall in the bathroom, an tiler will be able to hide it to some degree. As grout and tiles are what protects your room and floor against water damage, do not do the remodel job yourself, especially if you want a contrasting grout. Leave it to the professionals.
Think Big
If you are working with a smaller budget and cannot afford to upgrade everything in the bathroom, consider a distracting element that will draw attention away from the more economical choices. This trick will give you some wow factor without going over the budget. A plain vanity is made more exciting by using big handles. A high ceiling can become home to an eye-catching pendant light fixture. Both of these ideas will make the space seem fresh and new, and no one will notice that you didn’t change out the faucet. Another approach is repetition. This where you repeat a single design idea in the room. If you like a round look, try using penny-round tiles in combination with a round mirror, a round sink and towels with a round pattern on them. The room will have a cohesive look, and it will be less costly than upgrading everything.
A bathroom is a place where you spend a great deal of time, so it has to be a space that you absolutely love. While you do not have to spend a fortune on a remodel, be sure to call in the experts for an optimal result.