3 “Must Haves” for Planning Your Bathroom Renovation

The Bathroom Renovation Process

This presentation is inspired by the SmartDraw Blog post entitled, “3 ‘Must Haves’ for Planning Your Bathroom Renovation.” To learn more and see the before and after photos of the renovation go to http://blog.smartdraw.com/

BathroomRenovation Process

Screen ContractorsMust Have #1: GeneralContractor Handout

Decide on a Design &Contractor

Must Have #2: Bathroom DesignBrainstorm

Bring Life to the DesignMust Have #3: Items toAdd/Remodel Checklist

Enjoy NewBathroom

Plans for guest bath remodelItems: Remove everything but the Toto toiletWalls: Remove all tile, retexture and paint wallsVent: Replace vent with quieter light/vent comboElectrical: Relocate power outlet, add additional light fixture

Notes

OriginalGuest Bathroom

Floor Plan

11' 7

"

5' 0"

11' 7

"

5' 0"

6' 0

"

1' 5"

4' 2

"Must Have #1: General Contractor Handout

General Contractor Handout should include the following: Overview of remodel ideas and expectations

Dimensions of the current floor plan

Area to take notes and enter their own measurements

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OriginalGuest Bathroom

Floor Plan

Option A:Custom Built

Vanity

RemodelDuration: 4-6 Wks

Option B:Single SinkPre-built

RemodelDuration: 1.5-2 Wks

Option C:Double Sink

Pre-built

RemodelDuration: 1.5-2 Wks

Guest Bathroom Remodel Options

6' 0

"

1' 9"

4' 4

"

1' 7"

5' 1

0"

1' 7"

11' 7

"

5' 0"

11' 7

"

5' 0"

6' 0

"

1' 5"

4' 2

"

4' 2

"

4' 2

"

4' 2

"

Must Have #2: Bathroom Design Brainstorm

Bathroom Design Brainstorm should include the following: Original floor plan

Each floor plan design

Duration required for each design

SmartDraw Tip: Use the Ctrl key + D key to duplicate an object. To create the diagram (above) simply duplicate the original floor plan as needed. Then use the Design Ribbon to align and space the floor plans evening.

# Item Purchase Location Price Delivery Date

1 bathtub

2 sink faucets

2 lighting

2 mirror

1 shower head

1 tub faucet & drain

1 toilet paper holder

1 towel ring

1 towel bar

1 ventilation

1 shower curtain rod

floor tile

bath surround tile

accent tile

Double SinkPre-built

RemodelDuration: 1.5-2 Wks

6' 0

"

1' 9"

11' 7

"

5' 1"

11' 7

"

5' 1"

2' 6

"

4' 8"

4' 2

"Must Have #3: Items to Add/Remodel Checklist

Items to Add/Remodel Checklist should include: Tracking information such as vendor, price, and delivery date

Floor plan including dimensions

List of items to add or remodel

SmartDraw Tip: Use Ctrl+C to copy the design from the Bathroom Design Brainstorm (on previous diagram). Then use Ctrl+V to paste it into the Items to Add/Remodel Checklist. You can add a Table or Form to any template in SmartDraw.

About RuthJoy Bitner, M.Ed. With a M.Ed. in Human Resource Development and Organizational Behavior, RuthJoy has become a trusted advisor and educator working with mid-market to global organizations providing change management and user adoption strategy services for more than 15 years. As the Director of Learning and Organizational Development of SmartDraw Software she continues to coach and mentor professionals from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies.

An unashamed perfectionist and absolute SmartDraw addict, she discovers innovative ways to use diagrams in her day-to-day activities to increase productivity and efficiency for herself as well as her clients.

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