The Orlando Master Bathroom Playbook: 4 Principles for a Florida-Proof Remodel

Will and Lily from The Remodel Report break down everything you need to know before starting a master bathroom remodel in Orlando — from cost tiers and Florida-specific pitfalls to 2026 design trends and the permit portals you actually have to navigate.

What's covered in this episode:

00:00 – Intro: Why Orlando changes everything

01:10 – The 4 cost tiers ($8K cosmetic refresh → $150K luxury spa)

02:20 – 88% humidity & why MDF vanities fail in Florida

03:10 – CBS construction & what moving plumbing actually costs

04:00 – 2026 design trends: wet rooms, fluted walnut, sage green

04:50 – Ideas to skip (vessel sinks, attic fans, white marble floors)

05:30 – The 3 permit portals in greater Orlando