Are you fed up with your bathroom being in a sorry old state but can’t afford to invest in a makeover? If so, this post is for you – there are plenty of ideas out there for making an instant improvement to your bathroom that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Let’s take a look at some of your options that you can get started on right away.
Clean your tiles
First and foremost, what makes a bathroom look dingy and old? In the vast majority of cases, it’s your tiles – or, more specifically, the grouting between the tiles. Grout has a habit of cracking and letting in moisture and grime, which results in black spots, molding, and a severe degradation of appearance. But there are two cheap solutions to this issue, neither of which will cost you a fortune. First, you can scrape out all the old filling and consider regrouting your tiles. But you can also buy some grout cleaner, put in some elbow grease, and ensure your tiles look sparkling clean – they will look as good as new.
Buy new fittings
You don’t have to buy a whole new tub, cupboards, or sink units to improve your bathroom. In many cases, the mere addition of a new set of sink or bath taps can give an instant lift. New handles or knobs for your storage doors are also an easy – and cheap – upgrade that means you won’t have to tear the whole thing down and spend thousands on an entirely new bathroom.
Reframe your mirror
Feeling creative? If so, why not create a frame for your bathroom mirror? Again, it can make a stunning, instant impact and there is a vast array of materials you can use for the job. You could create a mosaic-like frame with cheap, tiny tiles, or even use pieces of wood you find on a forest walk or driftwood from the beach. As long as you can put in a little work to design and create your frame, this easy upgrade should only cost you a maximum of £20-30.
Crown your room
Many bathrooms are just plain, boxy rooms with no real thought for design. If this sounds familiar, why not add some crowning around the top of your bathroom? It can have a huge impact and result in an elegant looking bathroom for the cost of two weeks worth of a Sky TV subscription.
Create your own vanity
Every stylish bathroom out there has a vanity cabinet, and while they are expensive to buy brand new, it’s possible to create your own. Look around for a suitable unit for a charity or second-hand furniture store, get busy with some measuring tools and a saw, and voila! You have yourself a classy, elegant vanity that will help your bathroom achieve near-perfection.
Storage and decluttering
Clutter in the bathroom is easy to create, and difficult to hide. So, consider investing in a few cheap and simple storage solutions. Just sand them down, paint them to match the colour scheme of your bathroom, and install them wherever you have space.
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