Affordable and Sophisticated. The 2 can coexist!
A recent USAA Financial Report entitled "Remake Your Bathroom" stated that "a complete
bathroom remodel ranges from $17,000 for basic improvements to $50,000 for the luxe look." Whatever end of the scale your bathroom remodel falls at, that's a hefty investment! Especially since most people only recoup approximately 60% of that investment when they sell their home.
To us, family time/vacations and broadening travel experiences trump high-end renovations. Hands down. Don't get me wrong; we will install any finishes our clients choose, but with the wide range of quality, affordable finishes out there (ranging from tile to light fixtures)
homeowners can truly keep their renovation costs down without sacrificing style or durability!
The above article finished by stating that homeowners determined to really keep costs down should not try to change the location of the fixtures because every time you move them, you have to
reroute the plumbing which will raise costs significantly. So true!
To prove our point, that
renovations can be affordable and stylish, we are highlighting a recent bathroom job which we completed this summer. Not only did we come in under the $17,000 mark, but the bathroom was built in an existing bedroom which means that ALL of the plumbing had to be created/rerouted from existing locations! Just goes to show that
with the right team and careful choices, homeowners don't have to break the bank to get the room of their dreams!
HERE'S THE TOUR:
It started with a room, just a plain old bedroom:
Tear out a few walls:
Laugh at the 1970s flooring:
And rebuild! We started with the master bedroom floor,
which ties into the new bathroom flooring. Love that rich color!
A new ceiling fan and trims dress it up nicely. And that doorway?
That's new, too! This bedroom turned master bath is off-limits to house guests!
In a room which was once an empty 10x10 space,
a luxury walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub and double vanity now happily coexist.
The solid-wood vanity and granite top are highly-desirable
finishes, but are also affordable because they are both in-stock items.
Clients pay a hefty cost when they begin to special order custom finishes!
The spacious, walk-in shower will have a glass door
with oiled-bronze hardware to go with the Old World feel
and rich tones of the room.
Save on plumbing costs whenever you can by sharing "wet walls."
The plumbing for shower and tub were minimized by installing back-to-back.
Pulling the flooring and wood trims onto the tub face
bring the whole look together.
Jacuzzi tubs need to have an access for maintenance, so
never tile up the tub face!
And don't forget to have items tested before they're installed
(failing to do so will void the warranties!)
Finally, a private "water closet" allows the bathroom to be
even more functional, and provides extra storage as well.
From start to finish, this bathroom has everything a master bath
should have, plus plenty of sophistication and comfort!
