Renovating bathrooms is often the quickest and easiest way to make home improvements, as they can be done at a low cost with things like a custom shower pan, and can increase the value of a home. Here are some ways you can breathe new life into your bathroom.
New Theme
Your starting point and the easiest option is choosing a new decor theme or freshening up the one you already have. Maybe you don’t even have one, that’s fine, just pick a nice color theme to tie in the bathroom accessories and decor, and bring the whole bathroom together. Opt for a neutral theme or an on-trend bold combo.
Spring for some new accessories that match your new theme, toilet roll holders, rails or hooks, these small accessories can often be overlooked but are an easy and clever way to bring the whole room together. Bright contrasting towels are a great way to add a touch of color.
Upgrade Your Tiles
Updating bathroom tiles is a great cost-effective way to change up the look of the whole room. The great thing is if a re-tile isn’t in your budget, you can update the tiles with paint or even just replace any dirty or cracked tiles. An item you may not be aware even exists are tile stickers, yes you read that right. Stickers for tiles. What better way to keep your bathroom up to date and fresh by experimenting with tile stickers to give your bathroom an update.
Paint
A fresh lick of paint instantly modernizes and freshens up the room and with the right shade can open up space. Most bathrooms are painted some varying shades of white but choosing a bold color can offer a very new vibe. If bold colors aren’t your thing then opting for a light neutral tone that isn’t white can be very chic.
If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, wallpaper can be a great option with a wide selection of patterns and colors. As long as your bathroom is well-ventilated you can stick to normal wallpaper and if not or you’re a little concerned then you can go for bathroom specific wallpaper.
Clear the Clutter
Clearing up clutter opens up space and quick spruce up can offer a whole new way to store your bathroom belongings. Choosing storage solutions that blend in seamlessly with your bathroom’s decor theme maximizes the space and helps to provide zen and airy feel to the room.
Fixtures and Flooring
Replacing outdated fixtures can easily freshen up the look of the room without breaking the bank and can be overlooked as we don’t usually look too closely at our taps.
Because most bathrooms aren’t too large, new flooring can be quite affordable depending on the option you go for. Sydney based renovators from vividbathrooms.com.au advise you to always consult with a professional to help you work out the best design when it comes to making renovations. Be sure to look up reviews and ask around to make sure that you find a reliable professional to guide you. After all, what better way to modernize your bathroom than by replacing your aging flooring.
Mirrors and Lighting
There’s nothing worse than going to the bathroom to be greeted by yourself lit up by unflattering lighting. Consider adding an LED mirror above the sink to brighten up the area and add some modernity. Adding mirrors to strategically chosen spots can change up the whole vibe and make space appear bigger and brighter when placed opposite natural lighting.
Changing up the current light fixture to something with a more contemporary design or even just replacing the bulb can brighten up the area. A poorly lit bathroom is never a good look and at the opposite end of the spectrum neither is lighting that is too bright, giving a clinical, cold look to the room. Choosing the right lighting is super important when it comes to creating the ambiance of the room.
Replace the Curtain
Throw away your old shower curtain. You know your slightly yellowing curtain with the signs of mold beginning to appear, yeah that one. Throw it away and replace it with a fresh new curtain or better yet replace it with glass. A pretty inexpensive update and one that is sure to add a touch of sleekness to your bathroom.
There are a bunch of ways to modernize your bathroom on a budget from adding plants and candles to re-tiling and new flooring. No matter your budget there is always something you can do to improve the look and feel of your bathroom.