Making Bathroom Renovation Fast: 6 Tips

The quality, speed, and budget of bathroom renovation depend on everything—from the design project to the sanitary equipment supplier. Designer Inessa Teranova tells how to avoid mistakes during preparation for renovation and in implementing ideas, making the bathroom modern and, most importantly, durable.

Inessa Teranova
DESIGNER
Graduate of the International School of Design, founder of 1Artstudio design studio

Create a Design Project

A design project will help you avoid many problems when decorating the bathroom. For example, not every apartment owner with a free-plan layout understands that this is only a conditional name.

Every home has technical zones, so-called 'wet zones,' which can be used when planning the bathroom. Therefore, even if the budget does not allow ordering an interior design project for the entire apartment, it is better to plan the bathroom with a professional.

Choose the Construction Team Carefully

You may think that the budget for construction and finishing work is already quite high, so you can find a cheaper construction team. This is a big misconception, because as they say, a penny wise is a pound foolish. Never cut costs on the construction team—otherwise, you risk encountering major problems during the renovation.

Pay Attention to New Trends

If you ordered French or Italian sanitary equipment, you also need to prepare the walls and floor of the bathroom accordingly.

I do not recommend buying low-quality building materials at markets. Almost every year, new materials and products appear that simplify and speed up the renovation process. Professionals follow these trends and know what will suit your interior.

Get Rid of Stereotypes

For most clients, the bathroom is a high-moisture room that is usually tiled from floor to ceiling. Actually, the bathroom has another function: for a designer, it is a room where you start and end your day.

A professional will approach this space with great attention and suggest a variety of finishing materials: paint, glass wallpapers, linocrusta, liquid wallpapers, plastering, possibly wood, stone, or even Italian fibreglass technology. All these materials will speed up the renovation process and create the right atmosphere.

Purchase Quality Sanitary Equipment

Modern sanitary equipment is easy and quick to install. For example, the Jacob Delafon Ecrin shower cabin already has a decorative panel—this means you won’t have to spend time and money on tile purchase and installation. In addition, this model allows you to choose different design solutions—wood, concrete, or stone, round or square showerheads.

Creators of the Ecrin shower cabin also thought about an additional enclosed compartment for bathroom accessories and a built-in thermostatic valve. The model is so easy to install that you can take a shower within 24 hours.

Choose Verified Suppliers

Sometimes, a supplier you know nothing about offers the highest discounts. Before ordering their services, I suggest visiting a designer forum or asking friends who know a designer for consultation. Often, saving money can backfire with additional costs—make thoughtful decisions and invest your funds only in truly quality products.

On the cover: Artem Gorenev's project