Give Your Bathroom a Facelift
With the recession hitting all of our pockets at the moment, it’s not always easy to find room in your budget for the home improvements and décor updates you’d like to make around your home. But giving your space a revamp doesn’t have to cost the earth, even in traditionally more expensive spaces – like the bathroom.
Susceptible to moisture, limescale, rust, damp and a whole array of small issues which can quickly become big problems, your bathroom is often the space in your home which requires the most TLC and needs more regular revamps. But sprucing up your bathroom doesn’t necessarily mean starting from scratch and spending a fortune. There are lots of smart little updates you can make which will give this relaxing space a facelift for less than you might expect...
1. Let There Be Light
Dated lighting can really make an old bathroom look lacklustre, but a fresh approach can make a world of difference. To refresh your bathroom, invest in some new, modern lighting with character to see your space in an entirely new light.
2. Refinish, Don’t Replace
If your bath is looking a little worse for wear but it still perfectly functional – don’t chuck it out and start all over again. It’s much cheaper to have your bath refinished than to buy new fittings outright. Re-grouting tiles can also give them a quick fast lift. When it comes to sinks and showers, however, if you need a refresh, buying new will often be the more affordable option with the most longevity.
3. Get Organised
Creams, soaps, shampoos, towels, potions and lotions – our bathrooms have a habit of accumulating lots of products and lots of clutter. Getting to grips with this abundance of items is a very affordable way to radically change the look and feel of your bathroom. From a simple decluttering, to installing fresh, smart storage systems, get organised to give your space an upgrade for less.
4. Get Painting
One of the fastest and most affordable ways to give your bathroom a facelift is to give it a fresh lick of paint. Opt for a bold, of-themoment shade to bring your space right up to date for next to nothing. Don’t forget to give any cabinets a new coat of paint too. Whether you’re simply revarnishing, or introducing a whole new colour palette, this will help you ring the changes.
5. Revamp for the Environment
If you’re interested in making savings over the long term, it may be time to start thinking about investing a little more now to help make your home more efficient in the future. Getting “Greener” in your bathroom is not just good for the environment, it can also be good for your bank balance when those bills come in. From low-flow toilets, to environmentally-friendly shower heads designed to conserve water, there are lots of eco-friendly updates you could consider to help upgrade your bathroom - and save money too.