Is it worth it to renovate your bathroom?
Renovations of any kind are a daunting process. But when it comes to the bath—a space that needs to be both hyper-functional and serene, practical and, ideally, a little bit luxe—the stakes somehow seem higher. There are a million decisions to be made along the way, from mirror to grout—and the price tag can be surprising.
Where can I see a renovated black and white bathroom?
Above: A renovated black-and-white bathroom in Soho; see more of the project in Nordic Design Ambassador: At Home in SoHo with Model/Entrepreneur Camilla Vest . Photography by Matthew Williams for Remodelista; styling by Alexa Hotz.
Do you have to Remodel Your bathroom if you are renting?
Maybe you’ve moved into a new house and can’t stand the tile in the bathroom, but don’t have the budget to replace it completely. Or maybe you’re renting and can’t remodel (if you want your security deposit back, that is). The good news is you might not have to demo everything and start fresh.
What’s the average cost of a bathroom remodel?
Above: Photograph from Before & After: A Trend-Proof Bath Remodel in Brooklyn. Think you can remodel your bathroom head to toe for a couple thousand dollars? We hate to tell you: the average cost of a bathroom remodel was $11,364 in 2016, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
Is there a trend to recreate vintage bathrooms?
There is actually a trend to recreate these vintage bathrooms. Fine if you live in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) New York. Otherwise, I don’t recommend that. In addition don’t feel that you have to add a tile border for some “color” or “interest.”
Renovations of any kind are a daunting process. But when it comes to the bath—a space that needs to be both hyper-functional and serene, practical and, ideally, a little bit luxe—the stakes somehow seem higher. There are a million decisions to be made along the way, from mirror to grout—and the price tag can be surprising.
Above: A renovated black-and-white bathroom in Soho; see more of the project in Nordic Design Ambassador: At Home in SoHo with Model/Entrepreneur Camilla Vest . Photography by Matthew Williams for Remodelista; styling by Alexa Hotz.
Maybe you’ve moved into a new house and can’t stand the tile in the bathroom, but don’t have the budget to replace it completely. Or maybe you’re renting and can’t remodel (if you want your security deposit back, that is). The good news is you might not have to demo everything and start fresh.
