If your bathroom's in need of a boost but your budget won't stretch to a complete overhaul, you're in the right place. We've compiled the most common jobs on your bathroom to-do list and come up with easy and cost-effective ways to get them ticked off in no time.
Start by deciding which parts of your bathroom need the most attention. If you’re short on time or budget, picking just a couple of quick bathroom upgrades is the best way to go. Maybe your family has grown, and you need a bit of extra storage? Or could your tiles do with a touch-up? Whatever you plan to tackle first, let's get started with these 7 easy ideas.
1. Transform your tiles
You'll be amazed how much difference a new set of tiles can make to the look and feel of your bathroom. If you're not ready to completely replace them all, why not try refreshing a smaller area such as your sink splashback?
Update your sink splashback with Metro subway tiles for a quick and easy bathroom refresh
Top tip: If you're planning on replacing all the tiles in your bathroom, why not choose large tiles to save time?
2. Perk it up with paint
If your tiles are looking tatty but you don't have the budget to replace, giving them a fresh coat of paint is a good option. There's plenty of specialist tile paints to choose from in a variety of colours. You could also transform tired bathroom furniture using paint too. Upcycling is a great way to save money and unleash your inner designer!
3. Sort the storage
Your family might grow, but the size of your bathroom definitely doesn't. If you find shower gels are constantly toppling over, you can't see the bath edge for all the bottles and the sink's being used as a dumping ground, then it's time to sort the storage. Giving your bathroom a good tidy up and finding a home for everything is a really quick and easy way to refresh your space, and it doesn't have to cost the earth.
Bathroom cabinets are the perfect solution for a clutter-free bathroom
A floorstanding bathroom cabinet is ideal for larger bathrooms whereas we'd recommend a wall-hung bathroom cabinet for smaller spaces. There's even nifty ways to incorporate more storage into items you already have in your bathroom. How about converting that full pedestal basin into a vanity unit and making use of the under-sink storage? Or turn your mirror into a mirrored cabinet which you can use to store toothbrushes, toothpaste, medicine and more.
4. Add a few accessories
Sometimes all it takes is a quick accessory update to brighten up your bathroom. Swapping out your old towel rail, toilet roll holder or soap dispenser is one of the easiest ways to refurb your bathroom on a budget.
5. Refresh sealant and screen seals
Mouldy sealant and broken shower screen seals can easily make your bathroom feel unloved. Replacing your shower bath screen seal and running some fresh sealant around your bath and sink is an easy one-day bathroom upgrade. We know it's not the most fun way to spend a Sunday but these small changes will make a big difference to your bathroom's look and feel.
Make it feel like a brand new bathroom again with a fresh coat of sealant and a new screen seal
6. Trade up your taps
Give your bathroom a new lease of life by simply replacing a few fittings. If your bathroom style is neutral, switching out the bath taps and basin taps can easily transform it into a modern haven or a vintage sanctuary, depending on the look you want. Black basin taps against a classic white sink give modern monochrome vibes that are bang up to date. If it's timeless style you're after, antique bronze is a beautiful finish that never goes out of fashion.
7. Sort out lacklustre lighting
Bad lighting, whether that's natural or artificial, can make even the most high-end bathroom look dull. Light layering is a great way to make sure you've got the right amount of light in the right places. You want your bathroom lighting to be brighter around your vanity unit to help you with important tasks such as shaving or applying makeup, and dimmer around the 'chillout area', whether that's a bath or shower. Wall lights and over-mirror bathroom lights are a great way of adding extra light to your vanity unit without lighting up the whole bathroom.
Show your bathroom in the best light with light layering
For the bath and shower area, consider installing spot lights. Depending on the size of your space you can choose to have as many or as little as you need to create the right amount of mood lighting. Whichever style of lighting you choose, just make sure it's IP44 rated, which means it's suitable for a bathroom environment.
Posted in Victoria Plum Online by Rochelle Messner in Inspiration
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