Here at Arcadia Builders our experienced team provide specialist services such as bathroom renovations in Richmond and across the North East. When you are working with a room that has many different pipes such as a bathroom, it can be quite the challenge to refurbish it but often the outcome can be pretty special, and you are left with an amazing bathroom that you are very proud of. It’s common that when people begin bathroom renovations that they all encounter similar issues. In this blog we are going to explore and explain these mistakes so that you can avoid them.

Planning enough room for storage

Storage is vital in any property and the majority of rooms. People quite often think, do I really need storage in the bathroom? Well, our answer is yes! There are your cleaning products which you can store away, toiletries and spare products too. It’s better to have too much storage rather than not enough. Plus, with the right creative ideas, you will be able to create storage for other items such as towel racks.

Creating a budget

You won’t have a bathroom you love without a budget, and this is one of the most common mistakes. People don’t allow for their bathroom renovation within their budget and then feel disappointed that it could not be completed to a standard as high as the rest of the property. You need to know what you will be replacing, what you need to purchase and any other items you would like to add such as mirrors etc. Don’t forget about your subcontractors either. They will play a huge part in completing your bathroom and having it finished to a high standard.

Plus, you need to prepare for the worst-case scenario. It’s likely that it won’t happen but on the chance that it does you need to be ready for replacing a pipe you didn’t think was going to be a problem or purchasing an extra few tiles as they smashed. Be prepared for all eventualities.

Repair or replace?

Which would you rather do? In some circumstances replacing an item completely will be cheaper that repairing it so always have that thought in mind. On the other hand, if it’s not completely broken and can be easily fixed, what’s stopping you! If it’s going to save you money by not having to replace the sink for example, keep the original one in place. You can do other things to modernise it such add new taps and colours around the bathroom.

As trusted builders, we can help you to create the perfect home, from concept to completion. We specialise in kitchens, new builds, extensions, garden rooms, conversions and bathroom renovations in Richmond and across the North East. To speak to our team, call 01748 5299700 and we can help your dream come true and create the perfect property for you.