TIPS ON HOW TO RENOVATE A BATHROOM

In this article, we will discuss the topic of bathroom renovation by highlighting common issues and the criteria that influence decision-making. We will explore how each choice can produce completely different outcomes. Additionally, we will analyze the various phases that follow, from the project design to the turnkey delivery.

Renovating a bathroom can be a very complex task. Here, we aim to thoroughly analyze the challenges that may arise, based on our professional experience, which has allowed us to witness the completion of hundreds of different projects.

Let's start by listing all the potential limitations that can influence our choices:

• The budget

• Architectural constraints

• The environmental context in which the renovation is situated

• Functionality

We also list the main criteria for making decisions:

• Functionality

• Design

• Professional advice

When deciding to renovate a bathroom, we need to consider the following phases, which will be crucial to the final outcome:

• The project design

• The choice of materials

• The purchasing process

• The selection of the company that will carry out the installation work

To ensure a result that meets our expectations, we can choose different approaches:

• We can turn to a trusted retailer who will guide us through all the phases and provide us with a turnkey solution.

• We can hire an interior designer who will take care of gathering and selecting all the necessary information to create the bathroom of our dreams.

• We can decide to work independently and compose our masterpiece as if we were adding the pieces of a mosaic.

To avoid misunderstandings, it's important to clarify that there is no right or wrong approach. However, choosing to rely on a retailer may result in an outcome that reflects our personality less, but it will resolve many of our doubts and save us some time. This option will not be the least expensive from a financial perspective. The interior designer is a professional who will cost the client some money but should take responsibility for guiding the client toward the right choices. The more advice you seek, the more the project will embody the architect's taste.

Choosing to centralize every decision-making phase is the option that will give us the greatest satisfaction in terms of aesthetic results. If we are attentive, it may also allow us to save money significantly. However, let's be honest, this is not a suitable solution for everyone. It requires a considerable mental and organizational effort, could be a source of stress, and there are potential mistakes to account for, which no one can guarantee will be avoided 100%, even with the other approaches.

I would like to share a personal anecdote from when I renovated my home in 2004 (many years before starting my career in the faucet industry). After consulting with the project manager, I turned to a showroom that provided tiles, sanitary ware, faucets, and accessories. They advised me on each product and organized the installation, coordinating the different teams of artisans.

The chosen products were all of excellent quality and featured innovative technology, but they came from different suppliers. They all seemed perfect and well-matched, but only once the work was completed did I notice that they did not combine well. The bathroom sink faucet, which had a waterfall spout that was very fashionable at the time, was simply unsuitable for the sink where the water pooled. The result was a "splash" effect that made using the bathroom sink quite complicated and impractical. None of the individual elements were inherently wrong, and neither was the installation done by skilled and experienced professionals. So, the only person responsible for the "splash" problem was me, who had approved the various choices.

I learned my lesson. The materials displayed at fairs and in showrooms, those photographed in manufacturer catalogs, are not functional. They are perfect and harmonious, ideal for satisfying the client's emotional dream of their ideal home. Functionality is sometimes not a friend of design. There will always be a need to make a necessary COMPROMISE.

In conclusion, it would be interesting to hear about your experiences. Have you already decided which path to take? Will you turn to a retailer? Will you seek the help of an architect, or do you prefer to do it yourself?