Bathroom remodel planning guide: The final checklist for your project

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Bathroom remodel guide

Get all the facts straight about your bathroom remodel

The bathroom is the most private place of your home. Because of this, it’s really important that you feel totally comfortable in it. You have to account for great lighting, comfortable features and proper ventilation, among other factors, when planning to remodel it. We understand that the process can get tricky and requires planning. To guide you through it all, we’ve prepared the definitive bathroom remodel guide to help you make your dream renovation a reality.

Your bathroom remodel checklist should cover the following topics:

  • The size of your bathroom
  • The layout of your future bathroom
  • The distribution of the countertops
  • The best color and style for your new bathroom
  • The plumbing features of your bathroom
  • The choice between tub and shower
  • Different lighting options
Bathroom remodel guide was last modified: March 3rd, 2021 by Maria Del Valle Dugarte S
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Once you’ve figured out the essentials, we can go deeper into the process. The next step in your bathroom remodel planning guide is to think about the following considerations:

  • What type of bathroom countertops do you want?
  • What kind of bathroom cabinets are you looking at?
  • Have you thought about the sink and other plumbing installation?
  • Where are you on planning the lighting installation?
  • Have you chosen from the many flooring materials available?
  • Would you prefer tiles for your design or are you considering wallpaper?
  • Have you considered open shelving?
  • What appliances do you have in mind?

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    Now that we've been through the basics and some of the trickier parts of improving your bathroom, let’s complete your bathroom remodel checklist by covering the ins and outs of the remodeling process. You should be thinking about things like:

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  • Financing options in case you need to go the extra mile
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  • How your remodeling project will affect the value of your property
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    You came, you (hopefully!) learned something and now you’re ready to conquer your remodel. With all of this knowledge in mind, are you ready to get started on your dream Bathroom?

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