Common Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes

When remodeling your bathroom, there is a lot to manage. A lapse in judgement in one area can be a nuisance at best and can make your bathroom unusable at worst. Use this list of common bathroom remodeling mistakes to help you prepare for your upcoming remodel.

1. Going Over Budget

One of the most common mistakes with any remodel is improperly planning and then going over your budget. Creating a detailed budget before you even think about purchasing materials or booking contractors is key to a successful remodel.

The best way to create a budget is to research exactly what you will need. This includes knowing what factors affect costs the most in a bathroom remodel. Everything from tools to materials to labor costs should be included. When doing the research, be sure to find brands that fir within your price range. Brands tend to fit within a price spectrum, so understanding which brands will be available to you is key to staying within budget.

A final tip is to add about 20% of the budget on top as a buffer. With any remodel, unforeseen circumstances will arise, so being prepared for them is crucial to a successful remodel.

2. Not Adding Enough Storage

Storage is one of the most crucial components of a bathroom remodel. What good is a 10′ x 6′ shower if you don’t have space to keep your bathroom supplies? obviously that is an extreme example but the point stands.

Planning for more storage than you currently need is not only key to being happy directly after your remodel, but for years to come. There are tons of cabinet storage solutions to choose from. From tall linen cabinets to drawers with plugs in the back to store your blow dryer, there is a storage solution that is right for you.

3. Overlooking Proper Drainage

Drainage issues are one of the biggest problems facing bathrooms. If your shower isn’t draining properly, you risk a slipping hazard at best and severe water damage at worst. The way to avoid this is to make sure that when your shower floor is installed, there is a gradual slope towards the drain.

4. Forgetting About Lighting

Lighting is one of the most common ways that a prospective remodeler can ruin their new space. The bathroom is the most common space for people to get ready, so having proper lighting (and a large mirror) is key to creating a functional space.

Along with this, having natural light in your bathroom is a fantastic way to make your space look larger, and more luxurious.

The nook lighting in this picture is the a LED lighting strip that can change color color and brightness with a remote control.

All in all, lighting is one of the most important facets to both form and function in any bathroom remodel.

5. Neglecting Ventilation

Bathroom ventilation is a seemingly small detail that can make all the difference in the final product. Without proper ventilation, humidity will build up in your bathroom, possibly causing mold, mildew, and water damage over time. We suggest looking at humidity sensing bath fans. Nowadays, they are whisper quiet and can come with all sorts of features such as lighting and even Bluetooth speakers.

6. Overestimating Your DIY Skills

Often times, a botched DIY job can leave a bathroom in worse shape than it was originally in. When you fully complete a job yourself, only to realize that it needs to be redone, it will cost you a lot of time and money. The best way to avoid this is to only take on the parts of your project that you are 100% sure that you can complete to high quality standards. 

Our recommendation is to call a trained professional for any aspect of your project that you don’t feel comfortable taking on. That is where we can help! Bath Planet can help you create a stylish and affordable space that will last you for years!

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