There are certain rooms in a house which most people spend a lot of time in and the bathroom is one of them. So why not start a home renovation project on your bathroom? Being one of the most used rooms in a house, your bathroom can easily become rundown after the shortest time. A bathroom renovation is by no means a small task and it does not have to be a complicated task either. Here are some tips and guidelines to help you through your bathroom home renovation project.

• Starts with a budget – If you have a certain amount to spend on any given item, chances are that you will have to stick to that budget or risk running into debt problems. The same applies when considering a home renovation project. Start out with a budget and stick to it. The budget is very important because it will ultimately help you make several decisions along the way.

• Think refinishing – Before you set out on your bathroom renovation project, take the time to determine what you really want. Do you need a bigger or extra bathroom or could you simply make do with a little refinishing? This will help you cut back on costs, because with refining you will essentially only update the existing items within your bathroom. This could be anything from replacing your toilet or sink to adding a bathroom cabinet or the tiling around your bathroom wall.

• Ventilate – ventilation is of utmost importance within a bathroom and you should address it whether or not it is an existing problem. Moisture can be a nightmare to deal with, but the irony is that you cannot do away with moisture within your bathroom. What you can do is to keep your bathroom well ventilated to make sure that moisture quickly clears up thus reducing the chances of mildew and mold formation. Have a vent fan installed to address the moisture problem, but make sure to get one which does not make a lot of noise.

• Light your bathroom up – when talking about the bathroom, the lighting is rarely addressed. The lighting within your bathroom plats an important role both aesthetically and functionally. Let’s face it; lighting can make a difference when it comes to how you perceive your image on the mirror. Lights placed at eye level will do away with shadows and dim lights also create the right conducive atmosphere for a much needed relaxing bath. Lighting could also have the effect of making a small bathroom appear larger and this can be achieved by installing additional lighting within your bathroom.

• Go green – everyone is going green and so should you. It will not only help you lower your utility bills, but also practice sustainability. Green products also have a greater longevity and they function more efficiently. If you are unsure about how to incorporate the green philosophy into your bathroom, think about repainting your old bathroom cabinet as opposed to throwing it out. This is in a sense tied to the idea of refinishing.