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The bathroom is one of the most frequented rooms in the home, which can inevitably lead to a messy room. As the bathroom is primarily used for maintaining your personal hygiene, it makes sense to keep your bathroom clean and tidy, and in good working order. Dripping faucets, leaky pipes, peeling paint, or any number of other faults, may indicate that it is time to give your bathroom a makeover.
Here are some tips to help give you an idea of how to go about transforming your old bathroom:
Get Planning
Before you embark on any work, it is important to draw up a plan of exactly what needs improving and decide on your budget. Take a good look around your bathroom and inspect each area and fixture carefully. Make a note of what things need only minor repairs, and decide on those that will need to be totally replaced.
Fix Plumbing
One of the most important jobs to sort out is the plumbing. Fixing or repairing pipes, toilet, sink, etc, can be done by yourself (if you are sure you know what you are doing), but in most cases it pays to get in a professional.
Choose Flooring
One of the most popular choices for flooring is using tiles. Bathroom tiling is available in many different styles and designs, and in a range of different materials, such a ceramic, marble etc. The great thing about this type of flooring is that it looks great and is easy to keep clean. Some types of tiles may create a slippery surface, so you may want to lay an attractive rug on top.
Lighting Up
The right lighting can make a huge difference to the look and ambience of a bathroom. A small bathroom, in particular, can greatly benefit from the right lighting, as it can create the illusion of space. Recessed lighting is also a great alternative to protruding lighting fixtures.
Create Storage
Bathrooms can often get very cluttered with bottles, brushes, spray cans, and many other bathroom items lying all over the place, so it is a good idea to incorporate some storage space in to your renovated bathroom. A stylish bathroom cabinet will not only look good, but will also ensure that your bathroom will look tidier and neater without the clutter strewn around it.
These are just a few bathroom design ideas to consider if you are determined to inject some much needed new life in to your tired old bathroom and create an appealing room that's a pleasure to use and spend time in.
