You don’t need a luxury budget to build a bathroom that looks (and lives) expensive. You need priorities. Remodel math is about putting your money where your eyes, hands, and ears spend the most time—then resisting the urge to splurge on things that don’t pull their weight. Spend smart, and you’ll feel the upgrade every single day. Below is a practical framework for a shower-forward bathroom refresh that respects both aesthetics and function. Use it to map your choices, pressure-test a quote, or sanity-check your Pinterest board before you start ordering samples. The 60/30/10 Rule for Bathrooms Think in rough…


