If you’ve got a limited budget or don’t have the time to renovate your bathroom, you can still pull off a successful makeover. Most bathrooms tend to be fairly expensive to renovate, but even simple and affordable changes can make a big impact.

1. Update the fixtures

Yes, it’s that simple. Rather than starting again and changing your bathroom from top to bottom, swap your old fixtures for new ones. Get rid of your leaky taps, rusty cupboard handles and tired looking soap dish and update all your fixtures to fit in with your desired look. Whether it be fresh and modern or vintage chic, the choice of bathroom fixtures available online and in home improvement stores are endless. Even the little things can make your bathroom feel new again.

2. Paint the tiles

Changing the colour of your wall tiles is a smart way to transform the look and feel of your bathroom. Regardless of how big or small your space, you can experiment with all kinds of neutral and bright colours to breathe new life into what should one of the most relaxing rooms in your home. Make sure you opt for heavy duty paints that contain mould inhibitors for damp and humid environments to ensure your new paint job looks as good as new for many years.

3. Keep clutter at bay with clever storage options

There are many practical storage solutions to keep all your bathroom essentials hidden away and eliminate clutter. It’s also especially important to keep small bathrooms organised and tidy. From storage baskets and boxes to shelves, drawers and even wall-hung units, it’s easy to provide all your accessories with their own home. With a little careful planning and clever storage, you can squeeze more space out of your bathroom while making it a lot more functional.

4. Install a new mirror

A new mirror might be the perfect addition to your bathroom to give it that design statement. Whether you want to make a focal point in your bathroom or simply add a little sophistication and detail, any good homewares or home furnishing store should offer you a beautiful array of mirror shapes and sizes. Opt for oval shapes to add softness or squares and rectangles for a contemporary finish.

5. Add life with some house plants

Another great way to refresh your bathroom space and implement colour with minimal effort and cost is with house plants. It’s amazing how much energy, warmth and life just a couple of small plants can add to a room, and the bathroom is no different to any other area of your home. If you have enough space and are thinking big, invest in a large floor or hanging plant. Remember, bathrooms are high humidity areas, so choose house plants that flourish in warm environments. 

Have fun updating your bathroom, and don’t forget to browse Yellow Pages for more help from bathroom renovation pros near you.