tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407229727718844956.post3209271751449737180..comments2024-01-13T00:01:59.270-10:00Comments on Sunnyside Upstairs: 4 Tips for Designing Your Bathroom Budget, Tip 4Yvonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15709540847076291191noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407229727718844956.post-55487165156081866012013-09-09T06:39:55.972-10:002013-09-09T06:39:55.972-10:00Thank you, Sharon. :) In the end, I don't re...Thank you, Sharon. :) In the end, I don't regret anything about it. I just hope it will still be our style in 15 years, because it's staying put for a while. =DYvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709540847076291191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407229727718844956.post-608431578180947402013-09-08T19:13:54.590-10:002013-09-08T19:13:54.590-10:00Great tips! Labor costs are so expensive they can ...Great tips! Labor costs are so expensive they can often double or even triple a renovation's cost so #4's tip has a huge impact on budget. The more you can do on your own, the better on the budget it will be, but as you say, stay safe and hire out what you really can't do. You clearly did things right because you got a beautiful bathroom of your dreams within our budget, and wayyy less than the average cost! LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170932928247692973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407229727718844956.post-10477170425743161042013-09-08T15:59:19.236-10:002013-09-08T15:59:19.236-10:00You're right, Joanne. I gained knowledge as p...You're right, Joanne. I gained knowledge as part of our $2,500 labor payment. (It still makes me cringe to think I could have purchased 2 of my own versions of a "pricey" bathroom had labor not been part of the equation). To be honest, at one point I was trying to spend more on materials because I couldn't stand the thought of buying things for cheap and spending more on labor than on the things we would own. =D<br /><br />I'm still curious how $16,000 could be the norm for a 35-40 square foot bathroom, though! Maybe the lure of $6,000 shower fixtures is strong? :) I thought we splurged until I saw the averages.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709540847076291191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407229727718844956.post-18925146244108019112013-09-08T14:45:13.751-10:002013-09-08T14:45:13.751-10:00Excellent series! In this tip, I especially liked...Excellent series! In this tip, I especially liked the part about learning alongside your contractors. I consider that an investment in your knowledge, so you have that knowhow “banked” for future projects. You got really great deals on your labor cost and materials, and your bathroom looks beautiful!JoanneShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01398498370493935479noreply@blogger.com