Reimagine your bathroom

LIGHTING, WALL COLOURS, ACCESSORIES, TAPS AND DECOR

With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, homeowners feel inspired to tackle mini-home improvement projects which are a satisfying tradition of springtime.

If a complete bathroom revamp is not in the budget, then consider these key design elements and easy upgrades for a powerful effect on a mini-budget.

Here are some ideas to improve the look of your home.

Lighting can be pivotal in creating ambiance in any space. The key to lighting in your bathroom is making sure your light fitting is in the right spot. You can take a trip to your local thrift shop for something different that will complement your current bathroom look, or, if you like your current chandelier but it doesn’t work with the décor in your bathroom, a simple spray paint can change the look completely.

A focal wall is often the most imperative part aside from bathroom accessories. Karen Steyn, interior designer and owner of The Home Studio, suggests that the colour of your bathroom can be identified by looking in your cupboard to see what sort of colours you prefer wearing as they often extend to other elements of your life, including your home. When choosing a colour palette, Karen suggests: “If you’d like to include colour but are not confident enough to include a variation of a few shades, stick to the rule of three and choose only three colours to work with.”

Wallpaper can be a great option for your bathroom. There are a vast variety of colours, patterns and textures. HEID Interior Design are fans of using wallpaper for many of their projects. “We use wallpaper whenever possible, it gives a different element to the room. It is a lovely option to look into and also inexpensive” says interior designer, Hannah Lord. If the bathroom area is constantly damp, however, opt to either paint a similar design or stencil contrasting paint colours. Choosing new bathroom accessories, taps and décor items is by far the simplest way of reviving the space. It is often surprising that an element that makes a tremendous difference is not given more consideration. Andrew Taylor, managing firector at LIQUIDRed, says: “There are many different ways to make your bathroom feel brand new again and also help you #LiveYourBestBathroomLife.

“Make sure that your bathroom accessory choice complements the overall look you’re planning for this space. Not only can the right bathroom accessories change the atmosphere of the bathroom entirely, they can also create an ease to the bathroom style.” – LIQUIDRed