Here is a quick 2.5 minute video on some inexpensive bathroom design ideas, including bathroom vanities.
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Bathroom Design Ideas with Julia from UniqueVanities.com
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Bathroom Faucet Installation with Randy from UniqueVanities.com
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010In this video, Randy demonstrates simply bathroom faucet installation. Enjoy!
Average Bathroom Remodel Costs
Monday, March 22nd, 2010Today we’re going to discuss the average cost for remodeling a bathroom. From simple things like accessories or adding a vessel sink all the way to a complete remodel, we have the answers for you. Please keep in mind the information presented here are just averages but we do get this question quite often from our clients. So it seemed like a great topic to discuss and walk you through all the things to take into consideration just so you can get an idea of what to expect if you’re going to remodel your bathroom.
The first thing to consider is cabinetry. If you have custom built cabinetry you can expect the low end to be about $75 per linear foot for paint grade cabinetry up to $250 per linear foot. Again that’s for custom vanities. To have that finished to put the paint or stain on it, you can expect that to be around $100 dollars per linear foot additional.
The thing to take into consideration with plumbing is whether or not you can use the existing plumbing lines or are you going to be doing a major renovation meaning you’re going to relocate the toilet to a different part of the bathroom or you’re going to relocate your shower. If you are just changing out fixtures as an example like your faucets and shower head you can expect that to be around $600 for the entire bathroom.
However if you’re doing a major renovation changing out the layout of your plumbing. You can expect that to be about $2600. In addition if you want to add a Jacuzzi tub, the average cost of adding that is about $1000. For mirrors budget between $200-500 dollars. That’s a good amount of money to get a high quality mirror.
Lighting and electrical run very similar to plumbing. Can you use your existing fixtures and electrical lines or are you going to need to move your existing layout? If you’re just changing out existing fixtures and hang up new lighting fixtures, you can expect an electrician to cost between $75 -$100 dollars an hour. If you’re going to totally revamp your lighting design and add things like recessed lighting or an exhaust fan, you can expect that to cost an average of about $1500.
The next thing would be flooring, there are two pieces or two components to your flooring. You need to think about labor and material. Your labor install will really depend on the area you’re working in, but we have found that the average cost is between $4-6 dollars a square foot. Then obviously the tile material or whatever you choose for your flooring can range between $2-$20 per square foot. Tile is the most popular but there are other things to consider like wood.
Moving on to the shower, if you were just going to add a once piece around shower you can expect that to cost around $400. If you want a tiled shower you can expect those costs to be similar to the tile costs that we had talked about with flooring for example.
Drywall and paint: budget about $600 for basic textured walls. But if you decide to go with something fancy like an artistic plaster finish you can go up to as much as $2500 dollars.
Counter tops also vary. If you go with something popular like granite or marble you can expect to pay anywhere from $40-$60 dollars per linear foot. And that’s really dependent on the material you use.
Accessories range from about $100-500. Accessories would be all the little stuff that you’re going to add to your bathroom remodel project. It could be the hardware on your vanity or your towel bars just to name a few ideas.
Just keep in mind that these are average costs. If you have any questions visit our website www.uniquevanities.com, we’ve got a lot of information there. Also feel free to call us anytime 866-526-1843. We have highly trained staff that are available to answer your calls. We are also a general contracting company here in Dallas, Texas so we know what it costs to remodel bathrooms. Give us a call we’d be glad to answer any of your questions.
Adding a New Bathroom Vanity
Sunday, January 24th, 2010Home improvement projects are something that can greatly increase the resale value of a home, or just add value for the current homeowners. Often times, these projects can become costly, but there are smaller projects around the house that can be completed on a budget. Since the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in a house when it comes to resale value, putting in a new bathroom vanity is a simple, cost effective project to take on. In order to be successful with this type of project, there are a few key things that you need to know.
First off, you are going to need to get rid of the old bathroom vanity and sink that are already installed. Taking a look underneath the vanity will tell you how it is attached to the wall, and thus how to detach it from the wall. This might require taking out some screws, so having a good set of wrenches or a power drill on hand can save you some work. Once the vanity is detached, you might have to take a utility knife to run it around the edges to make sure it is completely away from the wall.
As with any pluming project, it is a good idea to shut off the water to the bathroom before you start getting too far. This will prevent any major mishaps if you do make a mistake. Taking off the countertop of the vanity first will save some work in getting the rest of it away from the wall. Once the top of the bathroom vanity is off, then you can look around again underneath and make sure any cabinets or molding are ready to be taken off. When you are sliding out the old vanity, or if you have to pry it away from the wall, it is a good idea to have a thin sheet or blanket in place to protect the flooring. You might also need to put a thin piece of wood between the pry bar and the wall to get the base of the vanity removed.
Once you have the old stuff taken out, then it is time to install the new bathroom vanity unit. Shopping online is a great option because it will afford you a fantastic selection of many styles and sizes of vanity. Take your time and be sure to find a vanity that fits your budget and the style you want to achieve.
Double Sink Bathroom Vanities
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009No matter what size master bathroom you have, bring to the next level of form and function with a double sink vanity. Doubles are fantastic because they allow for a private space for each person that utilizes a shared bathroom. So each user can organize their toiletries and various bathroom products as they see fit on their side of the vanity. You can also have some fun with a vanity like this because each person can personalize their side to reflect their own style.
Furniture style double vanities come in a variety of sizes and styles. The online selection in particular is quite nice. Styles range from antiqued to contemporary and everything in between. And sinks are available in under counter mounted and vessel styles. You are sure to find one that is just right for you and your space. And what’s really nice is that the units include everything, cabinet, countertop, sink, and sometimes even the hardware. If hardware is not included, however, don’t worry, most online retailers offer that as well.
Because double sink vanities come in a variety of sizes, you will find one to fit in your space whether you are working with a small, medium, or large master bathroom. Small doubles come as narrow aw 48 inches and then the larger sizes range all the way up to 60 inches and greater. The small doubles are made by putting just one row of drawers down the center rather than having two rows of drawers down the left and right sides. Sometimes for the very narrow doubles, the drawer width is also slightly reduced to about 14 inches.
If you already have your countertop and or your sink picked out, rest assured, there is still something for you. You can have a custom bathroom vanity made as a double. So if you are planning to use the same granite for your countertop and for something else in the room, no problem, just get a cabinet without the counter.
