Bath Fitter

Ah, the bathroom.

This lowly, often overlooked spot in our homes is actually one of the hardest working rooms.

Youre in the right place if your bathroomdeserves a revampand youd like to stay on a comfortable budget.

Scott McGillivray in Bath Fitter bathroom.

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Your bathroom should make youfeel calm and relaxed.

I find that the bathroom is always a bit of an escape for people.

Along with acceptance, aligning yourself with the right experts is also top of mind.

Country chic bathroom with geometric floor tile.

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But, many dont know what to do or who to reach out to in this situation.

(The answer is no, especially if you didnt shut off the water).

Find the right local experts for youand of course, McGillivray suggests considering Bath Fitter.

Pretty white and blue bathroom with modern black showerhead.

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Then, look at design options and build out your dream board based on your layout.

Preserving the existing layout equals major savings on plumbing, structural work, electrical changes, and demolition.

McGillivray says now is the time to talk taste: do we want something contemporary?

Shower with Bath Fitter tub and eucalyptus hanging

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Somethingspa-like and luxe, or something refreshing, Scandinavian, and minimalist?

A low-cost project that McGillivray thinks makes a big impact is wall finishes.

Thewall finishesmake a huge difference, whether you add shiplap, paint, oreven add wallpaper, he says.

Wall finishes can be an easy, DIY project, which is great.

Finally: Focus on Finishes

Now comes the fun part: deciding on the finishes.

McGillivray notes that new countertops, faucets, and vanity hardware can make a really big difference.

If done right, this project will add value, according to McGillivray.

But, he notes that more importantly, fixing up your bathroom gives you a return on lifestyle.

A lot of people don’t talk about this, but consider the return on lifestyle, he says.