subject: Improving Your Bathroom One Cheap Step At A Time [print this page] An overall bathroom renovation doesn't involve a replacement of fittings alone, but a redoing of the tiling and flooring, and sometimes even plumbing. While you may not yet have the money to undertake such a project, there is no reason why you shouldn't start with minor improvements on your bathroom.
Paint is possibly the cheapest way to give any room a new look. However, try to keep in mind that it will not last long without an eggshell finish to make it dampness-resistant. When you're selecting the color, you might want to try a neutral one to match the overall chromatic arrangement of the room.
Instead of purchasing toilet roll holders or towel bars, you should think about keeping the toilet roll in a chic basket or box and using a fragment of an old ladder for the towels. Furthermore, you can add an exotic touch to your bathroom if you make your towel bar from bamboo sticks stringed together.
Antique or ornate trays and bowls an be used as soap dishes and toothbrush holders for an elegant effect, or bright plastic and metal ones for a vibrant, modern feel.
Furthermore, if your sink lacks a closet you can take a bedside table and convert it into one. And if you need more storage space in your bathroom, there's no need to throw your money on expensive shelves and wall cabinets. All you need is a kitchen trolley which if made of metal will also have the advantage to match the fittings in your bathroom.
A new bath mat or some new towels would make a nice addition, if you can spare some money for them. Or you can focus on shower curtains that you'll find in a variety of colors and designs and that can brighten up your bathroom.
A mirror or picture with an ornate frame and a chandelier from the flea market will give your bathroom a decadent feel. If you have a small bathroom you can create the impression that it's larger by using mirrors or mirror tiling.
When it comes to storage space, or better said lack of it, tall cabinets or a tall set of shelves can work just as well, if not better than a sink cabinet.
A colorful display of lotions, soaps and candles arranged in a nice-looking basket will add a touch of high-class elegance to your bathroom.
If you've saved up enough, or budget is not an issue, new fittings such as a bath, vanity and toilet will give your bathroom a brand new look immediately. Installing them is likely to involve new tiling and flooring, too, so you should keep in mind that the services of a competent plumber are needed for this. Rather scrimp on the toilet in order to spend a little more on the vanity and bath. New faucets and shower heads should be the same finish as cabinet pulls and knobs, and the stunning styles available allow you to update your bathroom with ease.
Whether your budget is large or small, there are many ways to improve your bathroom. The cheapest bathroom improvement yet is tidying up the place, which means throwing away all the things you aren't likely to use anymore. The only investment you'll have to make is in cleaning detergents and trash bags, which you most likely already have, and your bathroom will look almost as good as new.
