A bathroom makeover doesn’t have to cost thousands of pounds. There are lots of small improvements you can make that can drastically change the look of your bathroom without costing too much money.
Below are a few examples of budget ways to make your bathroom feel brand new.
Add a new shower curtain
Shower curtains are often a central part of a bathroom’s decor and replacing them can greatly impact the appearance of the room.
You can buy a decent shower curtain for less than £10. They are easy to install yourself if you already have a shower curtain rail, making them a great budget improvement. Take your time to compare different colours, patterns and textures.
Buy a new toilet seat
Toilet seats don’t cost much to replace either. A new toilet seat could make your throne feel brand new – especially if your old one is worn or damaged.
You can match your toilet seat with your shower curtain, or go for a complete contrast. Make sure that the toilet seat matches the shape of your toilet bowl and is comfortable. Check out this guide on how to remove and install a toilet seat.
Replace accessories
There are likely to be other accessories in your bathroom that you can cheaply replace to visually transform the room.
This includes accessories like towels, toilet roll holders, soap dishes, soap dispensers, bath mats, toothbrush holders and even toilet brushes.
You could consider colour-coordinating these accessories to give your bathroom a vibrant burst of colour. You could even try to match them with your shower curtain and toilet seat. Or you could opt for a mixture of different styled accessories.
Repaint the walls
A fresh lick of paint could be another way to transform the look of your bathroom. Consider trying a completely different colour so that your bathroom feels completely transformed.
Make sure that you choose a paint that is designed for bathroom use – some paints will quickly peel when exposed to humidity. You can hire a painter to decorate your bathroom for you or you can paint it yourself to save money.
Install new tiles or panels
Another way of transforming your bathroom could be to install new tiles or panels on the walls. Tiles are more fiddly to install and can cost more – but it depends on how many tiles you plan to use and the material of the tiles.
If you plan to install tiles yourself to save money and you’ve never tiled a wall before, make sure to look up videos and guides online first.
Shower panels are an alternative to tiles that are made of acrylic and are easy to install oneself. They are often cheaper than tiles and can be bought in styles that resemble tiles, while having the advantage of being easier to clean.
That said, some people may prefer the classic look of real tiles to faux-tile panels. You can also buy panels that resemble stone or even wood, as well as plain acrylic tiles in different colours.
