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PLANNING A BATHROOM - Where to spend & save
Ideal Home UK
|August 2023
OUR GUIDE TO WHAT TO SPLASH OUT ON AND HOW TO SAVE IN YOUR NEW SCHEME
If you're planning on renovating your bathroom soon, you're probably wondering where to spend your money and where you can save - and if cutting back in any areas is even possible. There's no denying that bathroom renovations are costly, but if you're committed to upgrading, you want to end up with a fabulous, long-lasting and durable space that will serve your home well for years to come. Fortunately, there are ways you can achieve your dream bathroom without breaking the bank.
'When looking to renovate your bathroom on a budget, there are several items which, if you invest in them, can make your whole bathroom look and feel more expensive,' says Lee Reed, head of design at Easy Bathrooms (easy bathrooms.com). 'And picking these items wisely means you can look to save on other areas and products.'
An essential component of planning a bathroom is looking at which aspects are worth splurging on, and which you're able to cut back on. To save money, it's important to assess how your bathing space will be used and prioritise accordingly. Is a bathtub really necessary, or will just a shower suffice? This decision in itself could save you heaps of money, and you could look at investing a little extra in the shower area to make this the stand-out feature.
'It may sound obvious, but aim to buy the absolute best that your budget will accommodate,' says Helen Clark, head of marketing at bathroom specialists Utopia (utopiagroup.com). 'It's nearly always a false economy to cut corners because a bathroom is subject to daily wear and tear and any compromise in quality will soon make itself noticeable.'
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