Every space redesign starts with attention toward an individual surface. Often times refinishing rather than reconstruction, or at least combination of two, will give the most optimal results both in terms of time and money spent. Refinishing is a clear path in stretching home improvement budget that can be used elsewhere too. It is not a secret that replacing a bathroom tub will cost around $3000. This includes money spent on a the new tub, demolition, disposal, tile setter, plumber etc... Things add. The whole process might stretch a bit more than several days that was originally planed. Refinishing tub on the other hand is usually done within 2-3 hours and in average for 70% less in cost, the difference of around $2500 that can probably be used to refinish kitchen cabinets too. There will be many things that require attention while one trying to truly redesign an entire space.