Spending more time at home has put increased focus on bathrooms for homeowners, which is why one of the top home improvement trends of 2021 is adding or updating these spaces.
Fortunately, remodeling or adding a bathroom DIY-style can be much easier than you may think with some planning and expert tips.
From the inspiration stage to layout planning and beyond, there are many important factors to keep in mind. DIY expert Sammy Pampani shares simple guidance and easy advice for a successful DIY bathroom project.
Discover inspiration
If you want an update but are undecided on the design, begin your search for inspiration online. For example, explore Pinterest and follow fellow DIYers, so you can create boards based on bathroom trends that interest you. Searching hashtags on other social media apps, like Instagram, will be helpful as well. Some example hashtags to search could be #diybathroom, #diyflooring and #bathroomremodel.
Research inexpensive alternatives
Explore inexpensive solutions that are simple enough for a DIYer to install. For example, macerating systems are options in places with no below-floor drainage that’s typically required in bathrooms and/or if drainage is far away or not close by. One of these smart solutions is Saniflo’s Saniaccess 3, an above-floor plumbing system with the ability to not only discharge wastewater from a toilet, but also a variety of other sanitary fixtures, such as a sink, a bathtub or a shower. The simple installation process avoids breaking through walls or flooring, making it possible to add a bathroom nearly anywhere you’d like.