Decorate Bathroom

Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Bathroom Decorating project

December 2021

Homeowners have many important questions about their Bathroom Decorating Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Bathroom Decorating investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?

Costs, materials and best practices for the example Bathroom Decorating project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.

Bathroom Decorating - Project Overview

Important considerations for this project are summarized below.

Project descriptionPaint cabinet doors, cabinet frames and moldings. Update cabinet hardware. Paint walls.Update plumbing and lighting fixtures. Use renovation grade materials and above average finishing detail.
Project size75 square feet
Do-it-yourself assessmentMost of the Bathroom Decorating project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Bathroom Decorating requires attention to detail and careful planning.
First year Return on Investment - ROIReturns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Bathroom Decorating project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost.
First year Return on Investment - ROIReturns will be impacted by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A high quality Bathroom Decorating project can return as much as 67% - 78% of its initial cost
Green ratingBathroom Decorating projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials.

Bathroom Decorating - Project Plan and Details

The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Bathroom Decorating. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Bathroom Decorating project. Click any task name for task details and an up-to-date Homewyse example cost estimate for the task - this essential information will help you control Bathroom Decorating project cost and quality.

Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Bathroom Decorating project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.

TaskService ProviderTimeDifficulty-
Develop Project BudgetGeneral Contractor2 to 15 d-
Specify MaterialsInterior Designer2 to 15 d-
Create Bathroom Decorating IdeasBath Designer5 to 15 d-
Remove Bath FixturesDemolition Laborer1 d-
Remove Lighting FixturesLighting Contractor1 d-
Install Cabinet HandlesFinish Carpenter1 d-
Install Trim MoldingFinish Carpenter1 to 2 d-
Install Door KnobFinish Carpenter1 d-
Install Towel BarFinish Carpenter1 d-
Install Bathroom Medicine CabinetFinish Carpenter1 d-
Refinish Bathroom CabinetsPainting Contractor2 to 4 d-
Paint BathroomPainting Contractor1 to 3 d-
Paint CeilingPainting Contractor1 to 3 d-
Regrout TileTile Contractor1 to 2 d-
Replace ReceptacleElectrician1 d-
Replace Electric SwitchElectrician1 d-
Replace Switch PlatesElectrician1 d-
Replace Bathroom FaucetPlumber1 d-

Bathroom Decorating - Proven Ideas and Project Tips

Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Bathroom Decorating project plan.

  • To maximize return on the Bathroom Decorating project, limit cost to no more than 1% of home's total, post project value
  • For best resale value, select a taste neutral design for your Bathroom Decorating
  • For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
  • For best resale value, select components, appliances, finishes and fixtures of comparable quality
  • To minimize risk of electrical shock, have all circuits protected by GFCI
  • Update or restore electrical switches, receptacles and switch plates

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