Four Simple and Easy Ways to Make Your Old Bathroom Look ? and Feel ? as Good as New

If you're a person who is constantly on the go and haven?t had time to do some redesigning when it comes to your old bathroom, you're forgiven ? most people do think of the bathroom only as a practical and functional room that doesn't require too much fancy interior planning. However, with a few simple tricks, it's easy to transform that old bathroom into a private sanctuary that is not only practical but also comforting and luxurious. And the great thing is, redesigning your private space is actually fun. Here are four simple and easy ways to make your old bathroom look ? and feel ? as good as new.

Make it clean

Since the bathroom is, first and foremost, a place dedicated to personal hygiene, it makes sense to keep the bathroom clean. But often, those yellow stains on the wall, the grubby grout or the mould in the corner of the ceiling, get overlooked. With our busy lives, such mistakes can be forgiven, but a sparkling clean bathroom really does make a difference. A homemade mix ? a thick paste of baking soda and water ? will usually get rid of most stubborn dirt within a few minutes.

Say it with flowers

You?d be amazed at how much difference a little colour from flowers or some greenery can do to make the place feel fresher and new. A lot of plants love the damp environment of bathrooms, and they surely soothe the mind and soul. Spider plants and ferns or aspidistra are amazing plants which are perfectly suitable for the bathroom.

Yes, art is appropriate

Save your masterpieces for the more important parts of the house (read: don't hang a Mona Lisa in the bathroom) but a little art can go a long way. Put a picture of flowers or landscapes; put a small statue of Zeus in the corner ? it really livens up the place. Beware of damp, though, and make sure your art can wit'stand the humidity.

Accessorise

Accessories will liven up the place ? a brass tap that looks as if it's from the turn of the century may give a classic feel; the sleek frame around the mirror may add a contemporary touch. Don?t be afraid to experiment, but try to stick with a certain scheme.

You?d be surprised how sometimes just one little change can liven up the bathroom and make the whole area more soothing and comforting ? or more practical and fun. It usually doesn't take much, and unless there are major repairs to be done, a bathroom can be transformed in less than a day. What?s more, for those who are just renting and feel like an overhaul isn't worth it: it doesn't have to cost much and the expense is more than worth it. Be creative. Add personality. Have fun.