5 Best Bathroom Remodeling Contractors - Santa Maria CA

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Recent Requests for Bathroom Renovation Contractors in Santa Maria, California:

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 10/02/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I am considering changes to bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: More than 2 months

Comment: Turning a laundry room into a bathroom

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 09/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: We had a leak that caused mold. The mold has been cleaned and sanitized by a company covered by the insurance. We are needing to have the bathroom redone and also some of an attached bedroom. We are also wanting to have all the flooring changed out in the house to bamboo, that we will provide.

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 09/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I am considering changes to bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: No - I do not plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 09/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 09/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: No - I do not plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 09/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 09/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93454

Date: 09/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I am considering changes to bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: No - I do not plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Comment: Would like to expand bathroom space to add standing shower and tub.

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 08/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 08/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 08/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 08/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Comment: General update of entire bathroom. Small area. Approx 5X7 '.

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93454

Date: 08/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: No - I do not plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: No - I do not plan to update the countertops

Sinks: No - I do not plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: I've tried contacting at least 5 contractors around here and everyone is either too busy or having 'personal issues' and are not able to show up for the job. I've never lived in a place like this. We've contacted possible agents to do painting, and the only one who showed up never called back with an estimate Now on this project which requires removing a garden tub and adjoining shower and installing a roll-in handicap accessible shower with no doors, plus reducing the size of the window on the back wall, has been impossible. I met with one contractor who was wonderful but hasn't gotten back to me with an estimate in over 3 weeks. Doesn't anyone have any ethics out there? Very unhappy with lack of service. Especially since my husband is unable to bathe until we get this changed. Which means I have to bathe him on the edge of the bed. Not happy with this.

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 07/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I am considering changes to bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: gthis is a manufactured home. bathroom subfloor needs to be replaced.

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93458

Date: 07/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I am considering changes to bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93454

Date: 07/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I am considering changes to bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: No - I do not plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: No - I do not plan to update the countertops

Sinks: No - I do not plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: We would like to remove a garden tub with adjacent shower stall on our outside wall and replace it with a handicapped accessible curb less shower or roll in. My husband is not able to transfer form wheelchair to seat so it needs to be wide enough for him to enter and turn towards shower head that is height adjustable of with a 60inch hand held shower wand. We live in a mobile home and there is currently a window above the tub which would need to be removed/reduced. We like to have one remain so we have natural light and not need can lighting installed if possible. Also the flooring on a mobile home is not that strong so we would need an estimate on what it would take to shore up the floors under the shower area. I've seen several models of roll in or curb less shower pans but would like a professional opinion on what it would cost and how long it would take.

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93458

Date: 07/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I am considering changes to bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: No - I do not plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: FLOOR, SHOWER, AND TOILET NEED REPLACING 1/2 BATHROOM IS ALREADY GUTTED

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93454

Date: 06/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: No - I do not plan to update the countertops

Sinks: No - I do not plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: I need an estimate on renovating a bathroom in my home. I also want the soffit over the shower remove and the ceiling evened out. I want tile on the floor ans well as on the walls up to about chair level. I already have the toilet purchased. I also want to replace my vanity with the one I have purchased. The sink is in the vanity. I would also like to have new lights installed and an existing ceiling fan removed and replaced with a new one. The fan has already been purchased.

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 06/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: Currently there is no toilet I the bathroom.

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Project Location: Santa Maria, CA93455

Date: 06/2017

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

9 Tips To Ensure You Get Your Dream Bathroom Remodel

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This bathroom remodel ideas post is sponsored by Sears Home Services.

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In our last house, we thought we were in our forever house. We bought it when the wee ones were almost 3 and not quite one. At the time, we planned to live there until they graduated high school or longer, and we treated the house that way. We replaced all the windows, we made an amazing front walk and redid all the landscaping. My favorite project included a gut of the master bathroom, and a complete kitchen remodel was next on our list.

Plans change, and we sold that house five years ago now. This house is now our forever house, except that forever is definitely a much shorter horizon. We built the new garage last year and just finished a roof replacement on Monday. I met with the house painter yesterday, and a completely redone basement (needed due to water issues that we’ve since fixed). Are you surprised that our master bath is on the list again?

We learned from our last house, and I have a ton of bathroom remodel ideas, both ideas we incorporated as well as some new trends that have sprouted. Our new bathroom won’t happen overnight, but even small changes can make a difference. I pulled out the brass and chrome fixtures from throughout my bathroom already. Just that little thing helped make our bathroom (built in 2005) feel less dated.

9 Bathroom Remodel Ideas

Add heated floors.

This was the best thing we did in our remodel. Hands down it was the best idea we had. Since we ripped out (all three layers of) the old flooring, we laid heating coils under the new floor. Nine months of the year, we used this floor and loved it. There is nothing worse than a cold Chicago morning and dancing from rug to rug to avoid frostbite on your feet.

We set it up to include a programmable switch. It turned on ten minutes before we headed to the bathroom each morning, so it was beautifully warm every time. It turned off by itself, and oh my word it was worth the investment. This is hands down the best of my bathroom remodel ideas ever. I’ll never do a remodel without one again.

Create a point of interest in your bathroom.

As much time as we spend in bathrooms, you want to enjoy the look. In our old bathroom, the towel rack hung over the far end of the bathtub. We had to walk from the shower over and climb in the tub or carefully reach over it to get our towel. That towel rack went away in the remodel, but initially we had no idea what to do with that blank wall. There was an identical blank wall on the other side of the tub.

Fortunately, my contractor came up with a fantastic bathroom remodel idea. I knew I wanted a window from my shower to make it feel bigger since we couldn’t increase the size of the shower itself. We chose an arched design, and our contractor suggested a tiled arch shelf built into the wall to hold some knick knacks and bath oils, etc. It turned out gorgeous. A shelf like this may not be the best fit for every bathroom, but it created a great point of interest on an otherwise boring wall. How can you give personality to your bathroom?

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Make sure you have enough storage.

Our current second floor has no linen closet. In fact, there’s nowhere to really store towels and sheets and other items in general. There is some wasted space behind the bathroom door, and we purchased a wooden shelf that we painted white to act as a temporary closet. It isn’t the prettiest, but it’s functional. For now.

When thinking about bathroom remodel ideas, don’t forget about storage. Do you have enough with your current setup? In our last house, we added a storage tower between the two sinks. We had a large bathroom and a long sink area, so this worked well. It separated my husband’s stuff from mine, and all our “things” stayed out of sight.

When we remodel our current bathroom, we won’t put a tower between the sinks because our bathroom is narrower. On the far edge of our vanity, we have wasted space there, and we’ll extend the cabinet up to create storage for towels and sheets and add some vertical interest with a change in heights.

And yes, we’ll build in a real linen closet where that space is currently wasted.

Choose the right sink.

Growing up, sinks were all the same. They were slightly oval and mounted into the counter. Now? Oh my word, the options! In so many bathrooms, a vessel sink looks amazing. It’s so sophisticated and so many have the personality many bathrooms lack.

They can be pretty expensive, however. A more traditional sink now comes in a variety of shapes. We chose a rectangular sink that gave me more room to presoak laundry in the “extra” sink since we had a second floor laundry and no laundry sink. It was large and gorgeous. An undermount sink worked great for us there because it minimized dirt that got stuck around the seal of the sink. In our current bathroom – because storage is at a premium – we know we’ll do a top mount sink that gives us more room in the vanity, but that doesn’t mean we won’t find one with the right look for our bathroom.

Choose the right fixtures.

Now that you have your sink, make sure your fixtures fit the aesthetic of your bathroom as much as you sink does. If you have a vessel sink or pedestal sink, make sure your faucets have enough room for you to wash your hands and more.

When it comes to the shower, it’s easy to find a showerhead in the same family as your sink faucet without it being identical. Do you want a showerhead you can move easily? Do you want an overhead shower for a more spa like experience? One of the bathroom remodel ideas I nixed last time was a steam shower. I didn’t think it was worth the money. Once we were done, I regretted it. Now there are smart showerheads that create that spa-like experience.

More and more fixtures provide great spray while still saving water. I miss the days in my old Chicago apartment where my shower beat on me. When I think of all the water wasted, I cringe. I can regain that experience with many showerheads now available without the need to hang my head in shame for the excess water.

Build a niche into your shower.

I am not a fan of the shower surrounds. When I do my bathroom, I want tile everywhere, which allows a ton of customization. My current bathroom? Yep, it’s a surround. And there’s nowhere to put shampoo or soap or anything. Shaving my legs? I’m balancing with a foot on the wall, and it isn’t pretty.

Another of those great bathroom remodel ideas? Build your shower to fit your needs. You can find a place to create a niche in a wall to hold your bath products. Make sure your contractor tilts it so water doesn’t stay in it. This is not only a functional addition, but it looks cool, too. We flipped the direction of the tiles we used elsewhere in the shower so they were diamonds instead of squares, and it looked fabulous. Major custom look without a major custom price. That inset? It’s a prefab option so my contractor didn’t have to build it by hand.

Create a bench, too, if you have room. We were able to have enough room for a bench so I could sit while shaving without feeling cramped in our last shower. Barely. Not every shower has that ability, but even in a standard size shower, you can build a foot rest into the tile so you have a secure place to rest your foot or booty while shaving. As with the inset for shampoo, just be sure your contractor angles it to avoid water pooling.

Don’t go too trendy.

Full bathroom remodels aren’t cheap. It isn’t the most expensive home renovation you can do, and it provides a great return on investment relatively, but you don’t want to go super trendy so that someone walks in and says, “Oh, yeah, this bathroom was done in 2016.”

That doesn’t mean you want to be blah or avoid any trends at all, but think about what has a longer term appeal. The pink tiles in my old master bathroom? I know they were from 1993. By 1996, I knew that. Avoid those traps.

If you plan to live in your house long term, create a bathroom that is your haven. You live there, not the person who’ll buy your house in 15 years. If it fits with the rest of your house design, go for it. What works in my 1925 more traditional home doesn’t work in an Italian villa style or in an ultra modern home. The overarching philosophy behind my bathroom remodel ideas is what matters.

Honestly, I can look even now at our bathroom remodel from five years ago and know that we chose too trendy a color wood that is too dark, especially with the granite countertop (which I do still love). This is where an expert designer comes in handy to help ensure you love your bathroom today and in 10 years. They have so many bathroom remodel ideas to make it fit you without being so trendy you’ll regret it.

Look for flooring with personality.

We chose rough stone tiles. Smooth is not your friend in the bathroom. The rough surface wasn’t uncomfortable to walk on, and we never had to worry about falls. Even better, the crags and such in the flooring meant we never had puddles when leaving the shower. We actually removed rugs from the bathroom entirely, which I loved. Why? The water that doesn’t evaporate quickly enough in a humid bathroom? Yuck.

While we love stone, that isn’t the choice for everyone. There are so many neat options out there today. Porcelain and ceramic tile come in so many neat patterns and textures now. Don’t do wood, as wood and moisture don’t get along. There are now wood looking porcelain tiles, however. Whatever you choose, find something that complements the entire style of your bathroom.

Update your counter surfaces.

We honestly may update our countertops in the master bathroom and in the guest bath on the main floor before we do a complete redo of the master bath because we have so many other major projects on our list with this house. Right now, they are a very cheap laminate countertop that doesn’t go with the aesthetic of the house. It bothers me every time I look at them.

Countertops aren’t as expensive as you might think, especially as bathroom counters tend to be a fairly limited area. Quartz is a great alternative because it requires no maintenance. You can find great designs with this. I love granite, personally. The uniqueness of granite and the personality it can bring to your bathroom make it worth the investment in my book.

Ready to Implement These Bathroom Remodel Ideas?

Just writing this, I’m excited to redo three of our bathrooms whether just a little countertop change or a full remodel. I’m not quite ready, but when I am, I know what I’ll do. Sears, of course, offers everything you need, whether you’re looking at a quick change like refacing your cabinets or a complete overhaul of your space.

Taking these bathroom remodel ideas and doing the whole thing? Sears has a savings of $500 on bathroom remodels of $1,500 or more through 11/30/2016.

Replacing or refacing your cabinets? Get $500 off a project of $1,500 or more through 11/30/2016, too.

Changing up your countertops? You can save $250 off a countertop purchase of $1,500 or more through 11/30/2016.

And of course, Sears offers free consultations on your projects so you can easily figure out what exactly you want to do and how much it will cost. Just know that if you’re anything like me, you’ll end up increasing the scope of the project as you go along, so make sure you budget for some changes!

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Save money on your bathroom renovation with these tips and advice from industry experts. Includes advice on design, planning and choosing your materials.

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‘Keep your existing layout and consider functionality’

Nick Rowland, product manager at Heritage Bathrooms says: ‘The key to a successful renovation project is planning. As soon as you start repositioning plumbing the job can become very expensive, so stick to the existing layout if possible.

‘Although installers can find great deals, do your own research as well to see what other bargains are out there. Ask yourself whether you need the installer to fit the whole bathroom. What could you do yourself? Picking up the smaller, less technical tasks, such as hanging mirrors, putting up towel rails and painting walls, can lead to considerable savings. Check whether a “good price” really is value for money – does it offer quality? Will the product stand the test of time? Is it guaranteed by the manufacturer?

‘The only area where you may want to consider cutting corners by spending less is on fittings without a working function. For example, static pieces, such as a basin and pedestal, are only required to hold water and allow it to drain away. In contrast, the WC has more moving parts and the pan and cistern need to operate properly for years to come. With this in mind, I recommend only buying a WC from a recognised manufacturer that will understand its functional needs and will carefully manage the manufacturing process to ensure that the cistern and pan do not leak.

‘A bath needs to be robust enough to hold your weight as well as the water. If you are satisfied that this basic requirement has been met then you won’t need to spend money on baths with additional reinforcement, which have little benefit for domestic use.’
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‘Consider what you can do for yourself’

Jamey Seaman, bathroom expert at Ikea says: ‘There are many ways to make your budget go that bit further when it comes to improving your bathroom. It’s surprising just how much work you can do by yourself. Save money by purchasing ready-to-assemble basin and bathroom cabinets, and avoid paying someone else to fix units to the wall.

‘You can also make savings by buying a complete set of bathroom furniture, including a basin, cabinet and mirror, rather than individual pieces, which could cost more. You don’t have to blow your budget on bathroom storage all at once. Start by fitting storage beneath and above the sink and add more at a later date when you have the time and budget.’
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ABOVE (left-right): Venice shower-bath, (H)47x(W)85x(L)170cm, £525; basin and pedestal, (H)85x(W)60x (D)45cm, £273; close-coupled WC, (H)83x (W)36.5x(D)63cm, with cistern and soft-close seat, £432, all from the Zaar collection at Heritage Bathrooms; Godmorgon/Vitviken washstand with two drawers and porcelain basin, (H)66x(W)63x(D)49cm, £170; Dalskar chrome-plated basin mixer tap, (H)18cm, £65; Godmorgon mirror cabinet, (H)96x(W)60x(D)14cm, £180; high cabinets, (H)192x(W)40x(D)30cm, £150 each, all Ikea.

‘Mix inexpensive ceramic tiles with luxury mosaics’

Beth Boulton, head of marketing at Topps Tiles says: ‘Instead of tiling an entire room in expensive mosaics, keep down costs by using them sparingly as a feature wall or to zone a shower area.

‘With the latest advancements in the ceramic printing process, there are now ceramic tiles available featuring highly realistic interpretations of natural stone, marble and wood. By cutting sheets of tiles in half or into strips to create a vertical feature behind a basin, or a horizontal statement around a bath and corner of a shower, you can make a real impact without overspending.’
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‘Spend wisely and look out for bargains’

Rob Whitaker, brand director at Fired Earth says: ‘In general, you will get what you pay for. While cheaper products may look very similar to more expensive equivalents, they’re unlikely to have the same quality of finish or to last as long. For example, the chrome on very inexpensive taps may start to peel, or the surface of a bath may be more likely to crack or stain, so it is worth spending as much as you can afford to save money in the long term.

‘Think about installing a shower over the bath rather than building a separate shower area. As well as saving on product and installation costs, this is a good space-saving solution, too. If you would love a classic, freestanding cast-iron bath but it is beyond your budget, a bath made from a resin and stone composite is a great, cost-effective alternative. Factory shops often have fantastic bargains, so it’s well worth paying them a visit. If you can, it’s a good idea to wait for the winter and summer sales as the discounts on large items such as baths, washstands and boxes of tiles can be considerable.’
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ABOVE (left-right): Glossy flat ceramic wall tiles in white, (W)20x(L)25cm, £7.60 per m²; Slate square glass mosaic tiles in silver, £13.99 for a (W)30x(L)30cm sheet; large-format Crystal porcelain floor tiles in white, (W)44x (L)44cm, £49.54 per m², all Topps Tiles; Flow roll-top bath, made from resin and ground stone with chrome feet, painted in Mercury Eggshell, (H)66x (W)80x(L)175cm, £1,650; Avebury bath and shower mixer tap, (H)42x (W)18x(D)20cm, £1,125; Abbey Fountains porcelain floor tiles, (W)19.9x (L)19.9cm, £74.70 per m², all Fired Earth; Athena Black 1700 freestanding bath with chrome feet, (H)56x(W)75x(L)170cm, £349.95; Modena 60 Semi Pedestal bathroom suite with ceramic basin (H)48x(W)58.5x(D)39.5cm, and ceramic WC, (H)83.5x (W)37x(D)65cm, £179.95, all Better Bathrooms.

‘Think about selling your old suite’

Joe Cummings, product advisor at Better Bathrooms says: ‘The rising popularity of auction sites has provided a fantastic platform for selling secondhand items. Any unwanted fixtures in good condition are worth selling, from taps and basins to tiles. This is the perfect way to recoup some of the expense you have lavished on your new bathroom.

‘Labour costs are the greatest outlay in any renovation project, so try doing some of the work yourself. Demolition and debris removal, along with tiling and brassware installation are simple jobs even for the most novice of DIYers. There are installation videos on the Better Bathrooms website (betterbathrooms.com) offering step-by-step guidance on how to install a range of sanitaryware in your home yourself, including shower enclosures, basins and baths. This will help to eliminate high-cost construction bills. However, it’s not always a good idea to undertake all of the work a bathroom renovation entails yourself – this can end up costing you more rather than saving money. Large, technical jobs, including any changes in plumbing, will require experienced tradespeople, so shop around in order to find the right person for the task. You will need someone you trust who will do the job at the right price. Acquiring multiple quotes from different contractors will not only give you an estimate of the cost of the work, but will ensure the price is fair and help with your planning.’
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‘Research affordable options for flooring’

David Snazel, buyer at Carpetright says: ‘Updating your bathroom flooring doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have to lay out a huge amount of money. If you like the look of stone or hardwood floors, but want a more practical and affordable option, it’s certainly worth considering vinyl. Functional yet stylish, vinyl is waterproof, remarkably durable and comes in a variety of styles – from natural wood and classic tiles to modern patterned designs – making it the ideal bathroom flooring solution.’
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‘Never cut corners when it comes to brassware’

Leanne Robey, senior designer at Ripples says: ‘There are lots of ways to save on a bathroom project, but you should always invest in quality brassware as this includes the items that are in use every day, in particular concealed valves that regulate the temperature of the water in your home.

‘Always buy a good quality showerhead, especially if you prefer to take a shower than a bath, and look for “rub clean” showerheads with easy-clean nozzles that will prevent the build-up of limescale – great if you live in a hard-water area.

‘For further savings choose an eco-friendly showerhead with a sophisticated flow restrictor, various jet options and air infusion, which all work together to cut your water consumption by up to 60 per cent. This will help keep down water costs and will also cut energy bills, as less water will need to be heated.’
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ABOVE (left-right): Urban Planks vinyl flooring in Eden Walnut 857, £44.99 per m², from the Tegola range at Carpetright; Crema Marfil marble wall tiles, (W)30x (L)60cm, £68 per m²; Fairfield easy-clean showerhead, (dia.)20cm, and arm, (L)41cm, £433; ¾-inch concealed flow control stop valve, £292; thermostat, £675, all Ripples.

All prices and stockists correct at time of publishing

Before And After Small Bathroom Makeovers Big On Style

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A small bathroom doesn’t offer a lot of space to work with and it takes a while before you finally find the right design and layout. It takes at least one makeover to get it right. But instead of learning from your own mistakes, how about you find inspiration in other people’s work? These small bathroom makeover ideas are just the right thing to start with.

Ibabe’s small bathroom makeover.

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A tiny bathroom with an awkward layout became a bright and very welcoming space. The white, square tiles were replaced with something less plain and traditional and the new furniture and fixtures are super chic and elegant. {found on designsponge}.

Before and after bright guest bathroom makeover.

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This wasn’t an ugly bathroom to start with, although the wallpaper wasn’t exactly a great choice. The room had an old, outdated look, especially with that shell toilet seat. After the makeover, it became a much brighter and open space. The gray on the walls, the open shelf and the cozy white chair work great together.{found on thistlewoodfarm}.

Bathroom wall makeover!

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A small master bathroom can really be problematic but planning a makeover also gives you the opportunity to focus more on the details, like finding the right sink design or adding warmth to the room with a driftwood mirror. {found on hgtv}.

Downstairs bathroom makeover.

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In a small downstairs bathroom, less is more so, if you get the chance, get rid of any bulky furniture and accessories and simplify the whole décor. Get a pedestal sink and replace the cabinets with rods, shelves or the occasional towel ring.{found on tenillegates}.

Little downstairs powder room makeover.

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A powder room can’t really get any smaller than this. Well, this is actually a half bath and it used to look pretty boring and plain. But a fresh coat of paint in a light blue shade and a new round mirror hanging above the sleek pedestal sink solved the problem. That tiny little shelf above the toilet is just gorgeous.{found on tart-house}.

Guest Bathroom-Transformation.

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You have to be clever if you want to include storage spaces in a small bathroom. This guest bath got a complete makeover: new cabinets, a new mirror and new flooring. The color palette stayed pretty much the same. The brown and beige give the room a pleasant feel. We like the use of the space under the two sinks and the framed wall art. {found on tothemoonandback143}.

Bathroom ensuite makeover.

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You also need to be careful when choosing the bathtub for a small bathroom.This one used to have a corner tub which occupied a lot more space than it should have. It got replaced with a beautiful freestanding tub. The shower was encased in glass and the whole room became a lot brighter thanks to the all-white makeover.{found on livingbeautifullydiy}.

Unbelievable bathroom transformation.

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You can visually enlarge a small bathroom using color.The green tiles, the dark wood and the wallpaper didn’t really do this bathroom justice. The white, black and yellow combination is a lot more stylish and the bathroom actually looks more spacious this way.{found on curbly}.

Ikea Hack.

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Try to make the bathroom feel homey by using the right accessories and accent details. For example, the plants really enhance the décor of this small bath and the wall décor is also gorgeous.{found on shiftctrlart}.

Small bathroom featuring pocket door.

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Since the space is small to begin with, a simple approach can be a wonderful idea. Stay simple and classical with a black and white palette and don’t overdo it with the decorative accents.{found on thisdustyhouse}.

Black decor after renovation.

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When planning a makeover, you have to be able to see the potential in a room. For example, this small bathroom looks absolutely stunning. The walls were painted black and the framed wall art really pops this way.{found on dosmallishthings}.

Renovation using paing.

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If you really want to make a change, you should pick a color palette that’s different from the one your bathroom used to have. It doesn’t have to be at the opposite pole. Take this bath for example. It went from a room with wood and beige accents to one with breezy blue features.{found on bowerpowerblog}.

Pattern small bathroom renovation.

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A nice idea can also be to add some pattern to the room. This tiny bathroom got new floor tiles in a variety of patterns, all featuring the black and white combo. The washbasin also boost an interesting deign.{found on designsponge}.

Beautiful bathroom makeover.

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You should consider replacing the tub in your small bathroom with a shower. This way you can opt for a glass wall to separate the spaces and the whole room will look a lot more spacious.{found on designsponge}.