What makes a bathroom remodel more Austintaceous in a laid back Central Texas city like ours? What propels a bathroom upgrade to stand alone in Austin like the proud lone star representing our beloved state? What enhanced characteristics are shared but also contribute to all completed bathroom transformation projects making them exclusive and individual? Personality with pride is the only way to sum up all the major characteristics adding up to create a great Austin bathroom remodel. There is a feeling within the new bath that only the great wide open spaces of Texas suggest denying the discomfort of confinement. We all express our individuality living here in Austin. We meld together our backgrounds and cultural differences to form a diverse but unique city with style. Certainly style is what is needed to compliment that pride that Texans feel so strongly.
Just look at the different types of housing represented throughout this city and it's surrounding areas. Smaller homes, cottages, sprawling historical townhomes surrounded by architecturally pleasing fences, rustic ranch homes, Macmansions, and sleek high rise condominiums are just a few examples of the structures that define Austin's diverse housing landscape. Economic situations along with personal preference formulates where we choose to live in a town with such diversity.
Committing to a bathroom remodel means taking many factors into account in the planning stages. No matter which type of the structures listed above you're dealing with, you must lean toward making the new bathroom upgrade blend with your existing home's design existing in harmony with it's surroundings. All efforts must be made to prevent it from appearing as a "dirt dobber" design. Putting an ultra modern updated bath into a dated urban cottage really doesn't blend well. The types of architecture dealt with will clash and one will override the other taking away the prospect of a blending project to your home.
Certainly there are many bathroom upgrades available when planning a bathroom transformation. The replacement of the tub with a new walk in shower from a custom tub to shower conversion can create a bold look but will run you around $11,000. There are no spending limits for bathroom remodels. You can plan on spending around $12,000 to $15,000 for a hall bath remodel. The price tag can approach or exceed $35,000 for a complete master suite remodel. The type of fixtures and building components chosen along with the labor will compose the overall cost of the remodeling project. The price for a custom walk in shower will begin at around $13,000 by itself depending on the size.
Updated Austin, Texas bathroom remodels consist of a blending of hardwoods used to create fine cabinetry, granite tops, oil rubbed bronze fixtures, faucets, and hardware accessories just to name a few. Simply changing the bathroom cabinets can create the look of a new space. They come with matching light fixtures. They have walk in showers with elegant frameless door enclosures and artfully framed beveled mirrors. These bathrooms can be accented using glass blocks, glass and travertine tiles, pebbled backsplashes, and seats within the walk in shower design where shampoo niches can often be found. Colors remain natural and vanilla but are accentuated using a light to dark contrast between the richly stained woods and the natural stone tiles.
Young Austin homeowners are always looking for ways to bring their existing older home's bathrooms up to date. They can't afford a major remodel while providing for a new family. Bathroom remodels for these smaller baths can incorporate a number of the items listed above in moderation to fit any budget. Using beautiful ceramic tiles in an interesting design, updating plumbing fixtures, and the use of neutral colors can create a small bathroom with a "wow" factor. It is quite possible to produce a small but charmingly remodeled bath on a budget. A project that is affordable plus the fact that it will add resale value to your home cannot be denied. Check out all the options before committing to a plan and then stick to it. Always hire a local and professional builder. Remember that producing change orders because no one thought of "that" can be expensive. Create the style for your Austin bathroom remodel that best gives you that feeling of pride!
