the $20k BATHROOM BLITZ

Style can be yours on a budget – just balance the splurge with ‘the save’

WORDS VICTORIA BAKER

Step away from Pinterest; it’s time for some real talk. Banks are putting the squeeze on lending, and building costs seem to be ever-increasing, so it makes sense to keep a lid on your renovation costs. But that doesn’t mean letting go of your dream tiles or tapware. Instead, think about your budget as a balancing act. If you have your heart set on a particular (and pricy) material or feature, make that the hero of your space and stick to simpler choices elsewhere. Here’s our advice on containing the costs of your project in a few important areas. trades Even though your bathroom is a relatively small space, a lot of trades are required to renovate it. “You’ll need a builder or carpenter, a plumber, electrician, tiler, waterproofer and possibly a…

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Inside Out (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2019

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