Update Small Bathroom
Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Small Bathroom Makeover project
December 2021
Homeowners have many important questions about their Small Bathroom Makeover 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 Small Bathroom Makeover 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 Small Bathroom Makeover project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.
Small Bathroom Makeover - Project Overview
Important considerations for this project are summarized below.
| Project description | Refinish cabinet doors, cabinet frames and moldings. Regrout and reglaze tile. Paint walls.Update plumbing and lighting fixtures. Use renovation grade materials and above average finishing detail. |
| Project size | 45 square feet |
| Do-it-yourself assessment | The typical Small Bathroom Makeover project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Small Bathroom Makeover requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Returns 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 Small Bathroom Makeover project in an appropriate neighborhood can return as much as 77% - 91% of its initial cost. |
| First year Return on Investment - ROI | Returns 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 Small Bathroom Makeover project can return as much as 67% - 78% of its initial cost |
| Green rating | Small Bathroom Makeover projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials. |
Small Bathroom Makeover - Project Plan and Details
The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Small Bathroom Makeover. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Small Bathroom Makeover 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 Small Bathroom Makeover project cost and quality.
Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Small Bathroom Makeover project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.
| Task | Service Provider | Time | Difficulty | - |
| Develop Bathroom Ideas | Kitchen Designer | 5 to 15 d | - | |
| Specify Materials | Interior Designer | 2 to 15 d | - | |
| Develop Project Budget | General Contractor | 2 to 15 d | - | |
| Remove Bath Fixtures | Demolition Laborer | 1 d | - | |
| Remove Lighting Fixtures | Lighting Contractor | 1 d | - | |
| Repair Wall Damage | Drywall and Plaster Contractor | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Cabinet Handles | Finish Carpenter | 1 d | - | |
| Install Trim Molding | Finish Carpenter | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Door Knob | Finish Carpenter | 1 d | - | |
| Install Toilet | Plumber | 1 d | - | |
| Refinish Bathroom Cabinets | Painting Contractor | 2 to 4 d | - | |
| Paint Wall | Painting Contractor | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Paint Ceiling | Painting Contractor | 1 to 3 d | - | |
| Regrout Tile | Tile Contractor | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install GFCI Outlet | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Replace Bathroom Fan | Electrician | 1 to 2 d | - | |
| Install Ceiling Light Fixture | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Replace Electric Switch | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Replace Switch Plates | Electrician | 1 d | - | |
| Replace Bathroom Faucet | Plumber | 1 d | - |
Small Bathroom Makeover - Proven Ideas and Project Tips
Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Small Bathroom Makeover project plan.
- To maximize return on the Small Bathroom Makeover project, limit cost to no more than 1.5% of home's total, post project value
- For best resale value, select a taste neutral design for your Small Bathroom Makeover
- For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
- Use bright lighting to make a small room appear larger
- To minimize risk of electrical shock, have all circuits protected by GFCI
- Install electrical receptacles inside cabinet where electrical devices are stored
- Incorporate recessed fixtures (lighting, medicine cabinet, etc.) to maximize the feeling of space in a small area
- Mount hardware and accessories on back of door to make best use of space in a small room
- Choose wall mounted elements with narrow depth to maximize spaciousness in a small room
- Decorate with light color shades to make a small room appear larger
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