6 Ways to Restyle a Boring Bathroom
When you want to make a change in your home, start with the bathroom. All too often the bathroom is a rather neglected room in the house, with out-dated fittings and furniture. But the bathroom could ?and should ? be an inspiring, comfortable, beautiful space where you can relax in a hot bath or a steamy shower. If you want to bring some sparkle to your bathroom, try these six simple ideas.
- Install a Freestanding Bath
An easy and affordable way to update a bathroom from boring to beautiful is with a freestanding bath. Freestanding baths are stylish and functional. The bath creates the illusion of a bigger room as you have the extra space underneath it, and it also looks stunning as a centrepiece. There are many different styles of
freestanding baths available ? including ones that do sit on the floor ? so it'shouldn?t be difficult to find something that transforms your bathroom into a desirable space.
- Make a Feature Out of the Basin
The basin is probably the most used item of furniture in the bathroom and therefore you can make it'stand out in a positive way. With a variety of basin styles available from wall-mounted to pedestal, corner to conical, you?ll find a basin to suit your style. If you want to combine looks with functionality then choose a basin with a built-in cabinet so that you maximise the storage space you have available in the room. Open shelves can be attractive when decorated with fresh flowers, or a shallow bowl filled with sparkly rocks and glass beads.
- Change the Carpet
Many old houses still have carpet installed in the bathrooms, from the time when it was fashionable and helped to keep the room warm. Take the carpet out and replace with fresh, modern tiles or stone floor. A wooden floor also looks great in a bathroom. Carpet is hard to keep clean and dry in the bathroom and quickly looks worn and stained.
- I'vest in Storage
Nothing makes a bathroom look smaller and less inviting than stacks and piles of bottles, toilet paper rolls, old toothbrushes and other associated bathroom clutter. For a stunning bathroom make sure you have places to keep all your essentials clean and out of site. With clear surfaces you gain the illusion of space and what?s more, it is so much easier to keep clean.
- Install Effective Lighting
If your bathroom seems a little gloomy, fix the lights. Change the bulbs in the overhead light and install a dimmer switch so that you can go from bright and cheerful in the morning to soft and romantic at night. Candles are, of course, essential for that relaxing bath experience.
- Pick a New Shower
A great shower makes a huge difference to your bathroom. Upgrade yours to a stylish enclosure with sleek glass doors, or even a steam shower for the ultimate in indulgence. If you don't want to install a full shower enclosure you can change the shower itself for something more powerful or effective.