Three to Six months ahead:

• Set up a file to keep all your ideas, products and business cards you accumulate.

• Keep thorough notes of all must haves and wish list items, so that you know what you will compromise. Keep a rough sketch of what ideas work in your bathroom presently and which don’t.

• Begin researching contractors by asking around for referrals.

• Go with a pro if your project involves major renovations.

One to three months ahead:

• Narrow down field contractors to three. Review credentials if possible visit an in-progress project to get a feel of what you’re in store for.

• Choose a contractor and decide who will buy what.

For on tips on remodeling bathroom ideas.

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An over-scaled wallcovering of colorful pills

sets the bedroom’s modern pop home decor,

which is then accented with blue and red colors.