how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

Mixing finishes is fine if you like the look, but I’ll be honest - warped baseboards would drive me nuts. Under $4k is solid, though, especially if you did most of the work yourself. Most folks underestimate labor costs... that’s where budgets really get blown.

I get what you mean about warped baseboards - stuff like that catches my eye every time, and then I can’t unsee it. I did a bathroom gut job last year and tried to keep it under $5k, but the labor really did me in. I thought I’d save by demo-ing myself, but once I got into the plumbing, I realized I was out of my depth. Ended up calling in a pro, and that alone was almost half my budget.

Mixing finishes is one of those things I used to avoid, but after seeing a few bathrooms with brass and black hardware together, I changed my mind. It actually looks intentional if you’re careful about balance. Curious - did you do your own tiling? That’s where I lost a ton of time. I thought it would be “fun” and DIY-friendly, but man, my knees disagreed.

Mixing finishes is a game changer - totally agree there. I used to be all about matching everything, but now I’ll throw in matte black with brushed nickel if it works. As for tiling, I learned the hard way on my first flip: it’s not just about slapping tiles down. My back was toast after two days and I still had lippage everywhere. These days, I just budget for a pro unless it’s a tiny powder room. Labor’s expensive, but bad tile work costs more in the long run.

My last main bath remodel came in just under $14k, but I did most of the demo and painting myself. The tile install was a splurge - after years of “lippage” nightmares, I’m with you:

Labor’s expensive, but bad tile work costs more in the long run.

Mixing finishes is such a breath of fresh air, too. Brushed brass with black fixtures brought way more character than the all-chrome look I used to chase.

If you’re trying to keep costs down, doing demo and paint yourself helps a lot, but for anything that needs to be perfect (tile, plumbing), pros are worth every penny. Small powder room? That’s my DIY playground. Full bath? I call in the cavalry.

Mixing finishes really does change the whole vibe, doesn’t it? I’ve found that pairing matte black with antique bronze pulls in a lot of warmth, especially against lighter tiles. I’m with you on hiring tile pros - nothing worse than staring at uneven grout lines every morning. Curious, did you go for any statement tile or stick to something classic? Sometimes a bold pattern on the floor is all it takes for a space to feel custom without blowing the budget.