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Improving a kitchen or bath in your home is still a great way to improve home value. But many want to improve their master bathroom because it is a sanctuary, a refuge from the daily grind.

You may be thinking about remodeling your bathroom but are worried about sticker shock. It can cost anywhere from ten to fifteen thousand dollars to completely re-do your bathroom... and that's a lot for what is probably the smallest room in your house.

If you're not ready to commit to hiring a bathroom remodeling company and doing the entire project all at once, you should consider doing it in stages.

Stages of Bathroom Renovation

To Design or Not to Design:
You have some options when it comes to a bathroom makeover. The first is taking care of your design or remodeling plans. If you already have all the colors and materials in mind, you should probably make a file with all your pictures, ideas, notes, and design plans. This way, if you renovate in stages, you won't go off the plan and your bathroom will come together when you're done.

If you're not sure what type of flooring or countertops you want, what colors you'll go with, or what materials and colors compliment each other -- you might consider bringing in a professional. You could hire a bathroom designer to review your room and draw up plans for you. The additional cost at the beginning could help make sure you don't make any expensive major mistakes in the room.

Start with the Walls:
Once you have your design in mind, start with the walls. It's the easiest change to make in your bathroom. You can paint the walls, add or remove wallpaper, add borders, crown molding, or add wainscoting.

To save money, you can paint the walls or add wallpaper yourself or you can hire a professional painting company. It's important to prime the walls first and use a durable paint that will stand up to the excessive moisture. A semi-gloss paint is best.

Remember that lighter colors will keep a smaller room more open and have it appear larger. Avoid a completely white ceiling if possible because that can also shrink the appearance of the room. White or gray walls may make your room look and feel cold and industrial. Soft pastels and light earth-tone colors are best in the room. Avoid reds in the room. Dark colors are only advisable when you have plenty of windows or light as well as lighter accents in the bathroom to contrast against.

Don't be afraid of wallpaper. Or a textured paint. Don't go for something trendy (that you'll have to remove in a few years) but instead look for a classic paper that will stand the test of time.

Coming up Next on the Construction Deal Update! Tips on:

• Countertops
• Bathroom Flooring
• Cabinets
• Bathroom Fixtures
• Tubs & Sinks

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Labels: Bath Renovation, Bathroom Designer, Bathroom Remodeling