Bathroom
Remodel
A house with an outdated bathroom is a house that will probably take a long
time to sell. Not many buyers have the time, skills, or funds to take on a
bathroom remodeling project right after they move in. |
Cost vs Value
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average Job cost,
Resale value and Cost recouped in a metropolitan area. |
Design tips:
| (flooring) |
Ceramic tile, vinyl, or laminate flooring
wears best in a bathroom. Avoid wood floors and carpeting. |
| (lighting) |
Good lighting is important, and natural light
is best. If you can't add a window, try a skylight. If you can't add a
skylight, make sure you provide plenty of illumination from light fixtures,
especially around the mirror. Poor lighting makes a bathroom feel small and
cramped. |
| (appliances) |
Low-flow showers and toilets look good, save
water, and reduce your utility bills. |
| (fixtures) |
Don't forget to update fixtures. Some
remodelers are so focused on new toilets, tubs, sinks, and flooring that they
forget the fixtures. |
| (details) |
Give the room more personality with accents
of patterned or colored tile. Since bathrooms are relatively small, you can
often upgrade to higher quality tile or stone for the countertops, shower
stall, and floor without breaking your budget. Wallpaper or a border can also
add interest. But in general, remember to keep it simple. Busy patterned
wallpaper, tile, or flooring can make the room look small and cluttered. |
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