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7. Contractor
Hiring a contract for a conceivably DIY job? Well, yes, that is a smart
thing to do given the complexity of the job and difficult operations involved (electrical, tiling, plumbing, etc.). Therefore do not overlook the
advantages of hiring a contractor and save yourself a load of misery and
time.
8. Plumbing fixtures and features
No renovation is complete without remodeling or repairing fixtures and
features, which could very well make a separate checklist themselves:
shower, bathtub, toilet, bidet, sink, faucets and shower heads. You should
also update or repair your mirrors and shower doors. You can also
change the look of your bathroom very easily by changing out door handles, drawer pulls and the hardware for your shower doors. If you have
the budget a new set of shower doors can completely change the look of
your room.
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9. Cabinets, storage and shelving
Planning cabinets, shelving and storing solutions is a tricky problem
in most cases. In small, irregular shaped rooms like the bathroom, it is
even more so. They need to be functional and accomodate all your stuff
while keeping everything easily reachable, they must fit into the available
space and make the most of it and on top of it all, they need to look stylish.
10. Walls and flooring
Virtually any material can be used to surface walls and floors in the
bathroom as long as it’s waterproof, either naturally or by means of an
impervious finish. Depending on your budget and style, ceramic, marble,
and granite tiles make handsome and highly durable flooring and wall
surfaces for baths. For flooring additional options may include cement
(painted or stained), sheet vinyl or vinyl tiles which are inexpensive and
look better than used to. Whatever your choice, always mind another key
criteria for choosing your bathroom flooring: durability and slip-resistance.
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11. Lighting
A bathroom can be rendered impractical or downright dangerous without adequate lighting so plan for design lighting that is functional and
also creates atmosphere. Plan for maximizing natural light first, whereas
for artificial light it is adviseable you should have least 4 watts of incandescent lighting per square foot.
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12. Accessories
Although apparently insignificant in the bigger picture of the overall
project, no remodel is complete without new accessories. And surprisingly enough, the small stuff like new towels, wash clothes, soap dishes,
mirrors, towel racks, bath mats do add up to the final bill. If you are on a
budget, new hand towels will be better than nothing.
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13. Ventilation
Ventilation is crucial in a wet room like the bathroom. It is also a tricky
task which needs good planning: choosing the right fan, the right position
for its installation and dealing w