Embarking on a full bathroom makeover is no small task. After the kitchen, bathrooms tend to be near the top of most people’s wish lists of home remodeling projects and it should be. The bathroom is a sanctuary where we spend some of our most intimate moments and if you find your time spent there being distracted by outdated tile or water spots on the ceiling, then you might want to start planning for your makeover now.
After all, preparation is key in any home remodeling job, from deciding exactly what you want to finding the perfect contractor to choosing the new fixtures and amenities, every step of the process deserves careful consideration. But perhaps most important of all when planning a bathroom make over Cleveland is deciding on and following a budget.
So what’s the best practice for setting a reasonable budget that will achieve what you want without breaking the bank? Traditionally the governing wisdom has been that a bathroom makeover should cost no more than five to ten percent of your home’s value. According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report, in 2011-2012 mid-range bathroom remodeling projects cost $16,552 while more upscale bathroom remodels averaged $52,249.
One of the challenges of a bathroom makeover is keeping track of the myriad costs that come with renovating a bathroom, from the floors to the cabinets and the sink to the bath. The National Kitchen & Bathroom has provided the following breakdown, which is very useful in giving you a sense of how much to budget for each area of your bathroom.
Labor: 20 percent
Cabinetry and hardware: 16 percent
Fixtures: 15 percent
Faucets and plumbing: 14 percent
Countertop: 7 percent
Floor: 9 percent
Doors and windows: 4 percent
Walls and ceiling: 5 percent
Lighting and ventilation: 5 percent
Design fees: 4 percent
Other: 1 percent
Ultimately, each budget is unique to the homeowner’s particular income and wants, but by establishing budgetary guidelines at the outset of a remodeling project, similar to the rates above, will help you to avoid overspending in any particular area while keeping a clear vision of what you want to accomplish in sight.
