When
there’s so much money going into a project and your time and space is set to be
invaded for a week, or a number of weeks, a bathroom renovation is bound to be
stressful. One of the important things to remember is the end result and the
reason why you are getting the work done in the first place. Having a relaxing
bathroom to enjoy and be proud to show off to guests should be worth the
temporary stress. But here are a few tips to keep your stress levels down while
the work is going on.

Set
down a sensible budget
Spiralling
costs are a sure fire way to let the stress of a renovation job mount up. Check
the prices of the units and accessories that you want before you commit and
leave some room for costs being added on as the job is being completed and
snagging issues hit. It is possible to save money by looking at clearance items
such as mirrors
in store’s accessories departments to keep the overall cost of the project
down.
Research
contractors
If
you are getting in a tradesperson to help with the task, you have to make sure
you are happy with the contractor you have got in and it is someone you can
trust. The best way to do this is from recommendations from trusted sources and
by putting in extensive research through websites such as RatedPeople.

Know
what to expect when going through the process
Your
bathroom is going to be a mess for a short period of time. There will be people
you don’t know coming in and out of your home. It will occasionally be noisy
and you will be inconvenienced while the task is being completed. Accept this
early on in the process and it will be much less painful.
Have
realistic expectations of the finished product
You
can do great things with the right design of bathroom but the best layout and
colour scheme can only do so much. If you have a tiny bathroom in a small flat,
have realistic expectations about what the finished product will be like.
Create
a construction-free zone
Ensure
you have somewhere in your home where you can get away from the construction
work to relax. A room which is free from mess, noise and works people will
allow you to collect your thoughts and feel like you have reclaimed your home. It’s also important to ensure that any old fittings and fixtures are kept in a location that will keep people safe. A good option may be a skip or disposal bin, meaning it would be worth looking around at sites like skiphire.com to find the best option.
Be
aware of your family
You
are not the only person who the renovation work will be affecting. Make sure your
family share their feelings about what is happening and take them out if things
are getting too much.
Get
all the information you need
Having
information such as the timescale, details of the work that is being done and
any possible hold-ups in the work will keep you in the picture and enable you
to keep focussed on the end goal.

Ensure
you’ve got an alternate bathroom
Perhaps
the most important aspect is ensuring you’ve got another bathroom which is
construction-free. A bathroom is a personal space where you need to feel
comfortable, make sure such a space is still available to you.
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