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Cut the cost of your BATHROOM

1 STICK WITH THE LAYOUT

If you can, keep the layout you have and you’ll save cash. Moving the bath, basin, toilet or shower will involve altering the existing plumbing, costing you time as well as money. In some cases this is unavoidable – if you want to create a family bathroom, for example, practicality comes first – but if the layout still works for you, just update the suite.

2 OFF THE WALL

Wall-hung basins and toilets are great for creating the illusion of space, but they usually cost significantly more than a floorstanding version, and you’ll need to factor

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