At a time when economic circumstances are breaking negative records pushing us closer and closer into debt, the last thing we want to do is spend thousands of pounds on bathroom redesign and renovation. Having a warm and cosy place to take a soothing bath after a long day’s work is always a welcoming idea, yet unfortunately, it can be too expensive an indulgence.
Bathroom renovation does not, however, have to be expensive. There are various cost-effective strategies one can use to create the bathroom you have always wanted, while still managing to minimize your expenditure. By looking at the different ways in which we can use mirrors, tiling, furniture, and paint in a financially advantageous manner, the bathroom of your dreams can, in fact, become a reality.
As various designers will point out, mirrors are very useful in creating an illusion of space. By placing full-length mirrors on opposite walls or on cupboard doors, a small bathroom can be made to look twice a large. The type of tiles and lighting you use can create a similar effect. By adopting big, warm lights, in addition to large-size tiles, your bathroom area can be made to look significantly bigger. Rather than spending excessive amounts of money on physically enlargening your bathroom, attempt to create an illusion of space instead.
If you do not have the physical space to place the furniture you want, there are more cost-effective ways to create the space you need. Getting specially fitted or built-in furniture is, for instance, useful for freeing up space. Instead of standing cupboards or cabinets, get smaller, yet deeper, wall cabinets that can hang overhead. Additionally, the use of wooden planks to create your own storage place for towels or beauty products is an idea to be considered – planks on the wall leave more floor space, so utilizing the space you have in an intelligent manner is a very cost-effective way to clear up the space you need in your bathroom.
Selecting the right colour for your bathroom walls is vital, as the atmosphere of a room is largely determined by the colour of its paint or wallpaper. Painting a room yourself is the least costly means of creating your ideal bathroom ambience.
There is no ‘right’ way to decorate, so choose your colours depending on the style you are after:
If you want to provide an illusion of space, the use of soft and pale colours is recommended (such as peach and off-white).
To create an atmosphere marked by peace and calm, it is advised to use cool colours (i.e. green or sky blue).
Bright, warm colours (such as orange and apple green) are effective for creating a cosy, restful ambience.
As is demonstrated by the suggestions above, bathroom renewable do not have to be exceedingly pricey. With furniture replacements, the addition of mirrors, and hand-painted walls you have the potential to create the bathroom you always envisioned – and that without the help of costly professional designers.
Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about boiler, central heating, plumber Wallasey , underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
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