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2017-06-04

Westchester Bathroom Remodel Ideas That Are Affordable And Effective

By Carolyn Martin


Most Westchester, NY homeowners want to keep their investments in good condition. It is certainly more pleasant and safer to live in a house where everything is in good working order. Some individuals would like to improve and renovate. Remodeling rooms can be extremely expensive however, and not everyone has the funds for a complete makeover. A Westchester bathroom remodel, for instance, doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars, if you take some simple steps.

When you have limited funds, you want to make the most of them and make good choices when you are deciding how to spend. Redoing the walls will make a dramatic difference in the look of your room. You could choose expensive wallpaper and try to put it up yourself. You will quickly learn that bathrooms are hard to wallpaper. Painting might be a better option. It is less expensive and, while it can be tricky to do well, is easier to accomplish than wallpapering.

Granite is a popular counter top choice, especially the neutral colors, but it does not come cheap. You can save some money by choosing a slab that is not perfect. Slight imperfections can usually be hidden by maneuvering them into the area where the sinks and faucets will be.

Tile can be another major expense when it comes to remodeling bathrooms. It you want to use a high end tile, you might consider limiting how much you use. You could tile the floor and not the shower stall, or the other way around. Instead of using decorative tiles overall, which costs significantly more, you can use them as borders or intermingled within the plain tiles to create an interesting and effective design.

Showers and tubs get so much use, you are probably tempted to completely remove them and install brand new units. You might change your mind when you start pricing them and realize it will take your whole budget. A better idea, for those who don't have thousands of dollars to spend, is refinishing the existing tub and shower.

If your toilet and shower head are old, they are probably not as efficient as they could be. Replacing them with low flow fixtures will reduce the amount of water you use, which will improve your water monthly water bill. You will have the pleasure of knowing you are helping the environment at the same time.

Instead of buying all new fixtures and decorative elements, you should look online and see if anyone is selling used items on one of the auction sites. You can find used sinks, mirrors, doors, and even toilets if you do some research. There are also a number of sites where individuals are offering one of a kind items, like lamps and light fixtures, for sale.

You could hire a designer and spend thousands of dollars remodeling a room if you want to. You can also spend much less by doing a lot of the work yourself and using some creative methods to make the most of the money you have to spend. That can be more fun and more rewarding than an expensive renovation.




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