Please help rein in bathroom remodel budget!
Due to structural problems underneath our master bathroom that required the ceiling being removed, plus plumbing leaks, we are needing to get this bathroom remodel design done ASAP.
I am struggling with where to draw the line on budgeting. Pretty much everything is getting redone in this house (kitchen just completed, floors next, etc). We are most likely staying here at least 7 years so we are designing for ourselves with a little bit of an eye towards resale - wanting it to be nice but this will never be a fancy house and the neighborhood market does not support support particularly high end. For example, our kitchen remodel took it from a 2 to an 8 but it is an IKEA kitchen (which I love).
We are happy with our current contractor. Still waiting on the quote for the bathroom labor but we are pretty sure we are sticking with him. Regarding fixtures, I'd like to get a read on which of our quick choices fall in the range of "splurge" vs. "average."
Bathroom will be a full gut. Everything is staying in the same place except tub will be freestanding and centered under the window - moving the faucet and drain but plumber already reviewed and said that's fine (especially b/c ceiling below is open). Our known splurge is glass shower enclosure.
Are these items/prices in line with what is reasonable for a fun, modern design that stays well below "luxury?" Or, should I keep shopping?
Possible tub ($949):
https://www.costco.com/Ove-Decors-Noah-63%22-Acrylic-Bathtub.product.100036544.html;
Possible vanity ($1,300): https://www.costco.com/.product.100141044.html
Possible exhaust fan/heater ($200):
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Panasonic-WhisperWarm-110-CFM-Ceiling-Exhaust-Bath-Fan-with-Heater-FV-11VH2/203762029
IKEA High Cabinet example ($500 - $750):
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19038545/ We do love IKEA and want to regain some storage here from another project that removes part of a linen closet. That's why we are thinking of using a kitchen high cabinet.
Also, I have a hard time figuring out what range of $$ I should look at for tile. We want to tile the whole wall behind shower/toilet and then over to back of shower and down below window. That's about 100 sq ft of tile. I don't want to knock down the budget and miss our chance for something awesome but I don't want to go crazy, either. Max $10/ft seem reasonable? Keeping the tile wall is a pretty high priority b/c I love that look and lean towards interesting tile.
Floor tile throughout is about 100 sq feet minus the shower. We saw a pic with gray herringbone but pre-made herringbone patterns were running $25+ in our quick look at one store. Does that indicate that this is a pattern that is going to run high in labor costs? This is an example of an idea we could drop.
I'm open to any suggestions! About three years ago, we redid both bathrooms in our other house before moving so I'm not TOO out of date in what to expect but those were smaller. Thank you!
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m_gabriel
7 years agoSorry for the not great drawing. The entry to the shower is next to the toilet - similar to the "as is" pic below. Does that help? It's still going to be a small shower b/c we are not going to change out the bay window but we want to extend as close to the window as possible, using glass.
Kind of like this but a freestanding tub with some space between. If we went all the way to the edge of the window, we'd have 7" before the edge of the tub. We accept that we are making it hard to clean in that corner.
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Comments (5)Stacy I think I saw your bathroom photos when I was browsing Garden Web, maybe was YOUR bathroom that gave me the cabinet idea LOL! I've been looking at a lot of photos lately. Your custom cabinets are very pretty! I LOVE the idea of an enclosed cab vs. open shelving above a toilet. Our linen closet in the hallway is small and there is very little storage in the main bath, plus our master bath is small like yours so we need all the storage we can eke out. Our toilet is next to the shower, like yours, but the shower is a rectangle and the sink area is outside that room (the pocket door would be on the left side of the toilet if you were in the room facing the toilet). Did you tile the entire wall behind the sink cab? That's something we're thinking about right now. Thanks!...See MoreBathroom remodel on a budget?!
Comments (31)You mentioned you will not be in this house for a long time. What is your time frame? Given a short duration, I would not invest much. What about painting the walls, ceiling, and trim a very inky dark navy almost black? Part of what adds to the traditional look here is all of the trim. Paint can really help make that disappear. Getting plain window without all the detail work will additionally streamline things. The floor will still look a bit out of place but a nice large rug could distract from the tile. Good example of dark painted trim, ceiling, walls. Very nice charcoal colors: If removing the stained glass effect window is too much of a chore, consider concealing it with shutters, as in this pic. Also note how contemporary art work does a lot for this space too. I'd pant all of the doors the same color as the walls too. You could paint the tub exterior wall (does that make sense?) the same color as the walls and add a nice contemporary tufted bench like below. Also nice to have painted vanities....See MorePlease Help - back to back bathroom layout / remodel
Comments (19)You want to stare in an open door and see a TOILET first? The door will always be closed? No........it wont : ) Yes, sorry. So simple! Cut the linen width to 18. Cut the vanity to 66 inches, and shower to 30 inches width. You will freak when I say that, but. When you shower in a TUB shower, you are standing in a width of about 21 inches! So the 30 is actually quite decent. Otherwise? Eliminate the linen next to vanity, and put a low storage beneath the window, left of entry door 30 wide and 18 deep.. That would keep the vanity size at 72, and shower width as well. That's the best, actually. The master door entry needs to move in any scenario....See MorePlease help with my bathroom remodel starting this week-thanks so much
Comments (26)First, I do agree with @emilyam819 that it’s important to budget for the things you don’t see. The materials needed to properly build and waterproof the shower are not cheap and shouldn’t be skimped on. Also, shower and tub fixtures require parts that go behind the walls. Be sure any plumbing fixtures you buy include all that parts necessary for assembling them. For example, check to see if sink faucets include hoses and a drain. Often they don’t and you have to buy those items a la carte. Also, to help with suggestions, it would be helpful to know if you prefer wall mount, four hole, three hole, or single hole. Also don’t forget to budget for your sinks and countertops. I definitely would stick to tile only in the shower and on floor from a budget perspective. More tile looks gorgeous but adds up in terms of both labor and materials. Also, make sure you talk to your contractor about exactly how he installs and finishes tile (including the prep steps he does before he ever puts the first piece down). Read up on Houzz on proper tile installation - you won’t become an expert but you’ll learn enough to spit red flags. Just search the advice forums for tile questions - you’ll be horrified at what you see and it will help you be cautious and ask good questions. Love everything you’ve picked out and I agree that vanity is a steal. Personally I would choose all gold. Mixed metals can look great but I’d be uncomfortable attempting it without a pro advising me. As for the floor, I think it’s important to consider the other flooring in the house, especially in the area where the bathroom is. I wouldn’t do the wood look tile if you have hardwoods elsewhere. And if there are bathroom floors elsewhere that you plan to keep, I’d choose something relatively similar for this room. Or if you plan to rip up other bath floors later, consider something you’d be willing to use on those floors as well. The idea is to not have the floors in all the rooms of the house feel like a quilt - all different, with no relationship to each other....See Morem_gabriel
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