Wondering where to start with your home renovations Brisbane project? We reckon the bathroom is a pretty good place to start – read on to find out why!
When beginning your home renovation journey, it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of knowing which room to prioritise, how much to spend, what style to go for and so much more. Needless to say, many people choose to renovate their bathroom as it’s one of the rooms that, if done correctly, can add significant value to your home.
At Flat Hill, we specialise in bathroom home renovations in Brisbane and are passionate about creating dream bathrooms for our clients. As industry experts, we’ve put together a guide for where to start with home renovations Brisbane to help you out.
Why Start with your Bathroom?
When people want to update their home, one of the top questions is “where do we start?” For most people, renovating the entire home is unrealistic, purely because it’s a very expensive activity. Therefore, the next best thing to do is choose a specific room that is going to provide the most impactful transformation and add the most resale value to your home. A bathroom renovation is widely considered by Property Valuers and Real Estate Agents to add the most value to your home, adding thousands to the asking price.
Better yet, whether the renovation is structural (more expensive) or purely cosmetic (a more affordable option), a beautiful bathroom will always appeal to a buyer.
Work out your Budget
The first, and arguably least “fun” place to start is to work out what your budget is for your home renovation project. If you need to, speak to a financial advisor or your bank to determine how much you can afford to spend and whether or not you need to take out a loan.
While it is difficult to work out how much the “average” bathroom renovation costs, we recommend budgeting at least $15,000 for a standard (yet beautiful) bathroom renovation and anything upwards of $30,000 for your ultimate dream bathroom.
At Flat Hill, we are happy to work with whatever your budget may be to create a bathroom that aligns with your goals. We also have a great relationship with many local businesses who offer special discounts on fixtures and fittings for Flat Hill customers.
Structural or Cosmetic?
When planning your Brisbane bathroom renovation, you can choose to either make cosmetic changes, or completely gut your bathroom and start from scratch. Needless to say, starting from scratch is a more expensive option due to the extra labour associated with rearranging plumbing. Therefore, if your budget does not allow for this, it’s best to opt for keeping plumbing in its original spot and making cosmetic changes.
Another consideration to make is that if you live in an older property, there is greater structural risk if you rip something out that has a significant load bearing. Flat Hill do both structural and cosmetic bathroom renovations, working with a trusted team of tradesmen who take care, especially when working on older bathrooms.
Which Style?
The next step is to decide on the style of bathroom you’re going for and what fixtures you want to include. As always there are endless options when it comes to bathroom styling, with some current trends including Hamptons, contemporary, coastal and farmhouse. It’s important to note that while you may like one style of bathroom, its best to choose a theme that fits the current style of your home, especially if you’re just renovating the bathrooms. At Flat Hill, we have a dedicated bathroom design specialist who can offer advice on fixtures and styling to ensure the aesthetic of your bathroom is consistent with your entire home.
Flat Hill are the leading bathroom home renovations Brisbane company who are passionate about creating stunning spaces. To enquire about your bathroom renovation, contact Kristin.
