MAKE A SPLASH WITH YOUR BATHROOM
Whatever your budget, you can make your bathroom beautiful and inviting. Here’s our guide to turning yours into an oasis of calm and tranquillity
IIf you don’t have the budget for a major bathroom change – starting from scratch costs an average of £3,000 – it’s still possible to smarten up your
Nothing ruins the Zen of a leisurely soak in the tub like discoloured grouting and mouldy and refreshing the sealant around instantly creates a cleaner, prepared to give it some to achieve a good result going over the grouting
UPDATE YOUR TIRED TILES
tiling altogether if you’ve inherited tiles that aren’t to your consider adding a patterned or mosaic tile bathroom retile, depending on the complexity
options available on the high street such as
If your bathroom is only partially tiled, a
HOW DOES YOUR SPACE MEASURE UP?
If you are embarking on a bigger renovation, think carefully about the dimensions baths or vice versa? If you bathtubs are available, and you If the toilet isn’t already behind the door and there is space for it there, think about bathroom is on the bijou side, consider a If you’re planning to get the professionals
A NEW BATHROOM SUITE
Your bath and shower will be the focal point of the bathroom space, so choose carefully, Baths can vary hugely in price, from about £70 for an acrylic mode to £120 for a basic a steel model, and thousands of pounds for a statement bath made from stone or cast iron. Freestanding baths used to be seen as a decadent luxury. They still make a great statement, but now start from a little as £200. This stunning freestanding bath (above) with chrome feet is reduced to £299.95 (from £359.95) at Victorianplumbing.co.uk A freestanding bath without a lip is also a great choice for squeezing into a smaller spaces. If possible, 'try on' your bath for size - your bath should be comfortable for you. A bath/shower combination is a great choice for smaller bathrooms and can be more cost effective than a free-standing shower, if plumbing is not in place for one. There is a wealth of option for sinks, in size shape and design. Think about weather you want a freestanding one, or to maximize storage with cupboard space underneath. There is also a huge range of toilets to choose from. A traditional close-coupled toilet with the cistern mounted directly on the top of the toilet bowl is a safe option. Back to the wall, where the cistern is usually sold separately and concealed behind the wall or within a furniture unit, have a contemporary look. Wall-hung toilets are a good option if space is at a premium, as the gap underneath creates the illusion of more space. Don't forget to opt for a soft-close lavatory seat, to avoid the dreaded 'slam' when you close the lid.