The vast majority of those hoping to remodel a room are looking for cost-efficient bathroom remodel ideas that will save money, especially if there are other design projects looming in the near future. There are dozens of websites that are devoted to cheap and easy remodeling ideas for bathrooms, but you have to be very choosy when using some of these ideas, as they can take away from the value of your home. Sometimes, cheap is not necessarily the best way to cut costs, and sometimes paying a little more in the beginning helps you save more in the long run.

A Starting Point

Start by sitting down and figuring a realistic budget for this particular project, so that you can form an idea of what you can actually afford for the renovation. Stick to your budget, even if it means doing the remodel one step at a time instead of all in one day or weekend. Once you have a budget to work with, you can decide a theme, style, or color for your bathroom remodel.

If you discover that your budget only allows you to do one or two things at a time, consider starting with a drastic statement. Paint can be a great starting point, and is very cost-efficient. It can make a huge difference in just one or two coats, often needing only a gallon or two for the entire project. A combination of new paint on the walls and some stain or paint on the cabinetry can make a very big difference in the bathroom without costing a lot of money.

Accessories can be another way to start simple. A new curtain/liner combination, rugs, handles or drawer pulls for the vanity, and similar touches can make a big difference right away, without costing a lot of money. Replacing an outdated shower curtain, or getting away from a specific outdated theme, can also make a big difference in how people see your bathroom.

The Finished Product

Whether you are able to buy everything that you need in one shopping trip or have to make several trips over the course of a few paydays, you will soon discover that your bathroom is a totally new place. Make a big statement with bold and bright colors or keep it simple with neutrals. Once you have a budget and design idea, you can make things much easier for your shopping trips for the project.

Get your design ideas on paper first. That way, as you shop for deals and bargains for the stuff you are looking for, you can mark off what you have already purchased. You can also write down prices on things that you find, to keep track of what you have spent on the remodel and stay within your budget. At the end of the project, you can see what you saved and spent, and how far under or over budget you winded up finishing. If you discover that you are far under budget, you can put the excess into savings, or consider a more costly addition, such as replacing flooring, tile, or plumbing hardware.

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• |2010-06-09 03:58:11 jully
  Hello,
  Nice post i like it
  Order your bathroom tile by bulk. If you want to have a tiled shower, you have to spend for your bathroom tile. However, these can be very expensive, especially if you pick those made of ceramic. Just so you can bring down their costs, buy them in bulk. A lot of home building shops would offer them to you at a discount. Thus, the price of every bathroom tile in the bulk will be a lot lesser than its per-piece retail cost.
  
  2. Go for plastic than steel. You may also want to add some good racks in your bathroom design. A cost-effective method is to buy the plastic versions, such as the towel hanger. They are still very durable, and they don't easily rust especially when exposed to too much water. They also come in variety of designs and shades, so you can find one that blends perfectly with your bathroom walls and tiles.
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• |2010-08-30 02:23:07 buycountertop@gmail.com  - Cost-Efficient Bathroom Remodels
  Hi I think countertops are the best thing which makes are bathroom looks attractive but these are not that much cost efficient.....
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