Bathroom Remodeling: Where to Splurge and Where to Save

Bathrooms take more daily wear than almost any room, so smart budgeting pays off for years. Here's how we help clients allocate a bathroom remodel budget.

Worth the splurge

• The vanity and cabinetry — it's the furniture of the room and takes constant moisture, so quality construction lasts.
• Fixtures you touch daily — a good faucet and shower system feel better and hold up far longer than budget versions.
• Waterproofing and what's behind the walls — never cut corners here; it protects everything else.

Smart places to save

• Tile — use an affordable field tile on the walls and save a beautiful, pricier tile for a small accent or niche.
• Statement through paint and hardware — inexpensive ways to make a big visual difference.

Design first

The most expensive mistake is a layout you don't love. Getting the design and function right up front is what makes every other dollar go further — and it's exactly where we start.