With years of use, your house might look dull and boring at times. But remodeling or renovating the house can be an expensive and time-consuming process.
However, you can remodel your house and not break the bank. With little tweaks here and there you will be able to give a new look to your house and make it shine as new.
On average, a person spends at least 800 days of his or her life inside the bathroom. That is why maintaining a clean bathroom space is a must at all times.
In this article, we will talk about how you can do this in a budget-friendly way.
Let’s get started!
Clear the Clutter
A cluttered, disorganized bathroom can diminish the beauty of the room. And in some cases, you might not be aware of how much space you have in your bathroom.
Clearing up the cabinets and throwing away the unwanted things can free up space. This free space can be used later on by adding gadgets or other accessories.
Some of the things that you can do when decluttering your bathroom include:
- Set up towel racks and rings to hang your towels.
- Keep only items that you regularly use in the bathroom.
- Add hooks to the back of the door to hang clothes and robes.
A neat and organized setup itself contributes to elevating the look of your bathroom.
Revamp the Bathtubs
Many households today have bathtubs. And whether you admit it or not, they take up a significant and sometimes unnecessary amount of space in the bathroom. Therefore giving them a new look can influence the overall look and feel of the bathroom.
Freestanding bathtubs have been one of the most popular because of their practicality. Further, they have remained classic and elegant throughout the years. They are attractive and go with both modern and vintage designs.
If your bathroom is on the modern side, then a solid base bathtub can complement that look perfectly. On the other hand, if you are going for a more vintage look then a new clawfoot tub will be an excellent addition to your bathroom.
You can place the bathtub with a shower if you are short on space. The advantage of these freestanding tubs is that you can place them anywhere in your bathroom. This makes it super easy to position.
Add Some Accessories
Adding accessories to your bathroom gives it personality and changes the feel of the room. And in most cases, these accessories are not expensive.
Some of the things that you can do while accessorizing your bathroom are as follows:
- Consider getting a throw rug for your bathroom. This adds warmth and coziness to your bathroom. Bonus points if you match the rug color with that of your towels and shower curtains.
- Think of getting custom decorative handles for your cabinets. Throw in some fresh paint job on the cabinet doors and your bathroom will look classy.
- A fresh-smelling room always feels good. This applies to bathrooms as well. You can get scented diffusers or candles and place them in your bathroom. This makes your bathroom feel warm and smell good.
- You can buy a new mirror or change the frame of your existing mirror. This will make your bathroom look wider and brighter. Both of these aspects help in changing the look of the bathroom.
- If you are a plant lover, you can add plants to your bathroom as well. This makes the room smell fresher and improves the air quality.
Touch Up Your Walls
Walls in the bathroom will be subject to wear and tear since they are constantly in a humid environment. Therefore revamping them should be on your list as well.
There are a variety of things that you can do with your walls. For example, a floor-to-ceiling tile will give an exquisite look to your bathroom but it will come with a hefty bill.
If you are on a tight budget and cannot afford tiles, then you can always opt for patterned wallpaper. This will add personality to your bathroom and also will not break the bank. While choosing a wallpaper, make sure to select one that is water-resistant and specially made for bathrooms.
You can also retouch the paint job on your walls. Many companies have come up with semi-gloss finish paints that do not wear out and peel. They stand a better chance against condensation and mildew.
Color Code the Bathroom
Sometimes all you need to give a luxurious look to your bathroom is by color-coding it. With a few splashes of colors, you can completely transform the look of this space.
Some color codes such as white and gray give a classy and elegant look to the bathroom.
If you are choosing white color for your bathroom, then you can pair it with white towels, linens, and rugs. Pair everything with neutral accessories to give a high-end look to the bathroom.
With wood-toned bathrooms slowly going out of style, gray-toned ones are gaining popularity. If you have a wooden vanity, consider getting a gray-tone bathroom since they go well together. Furthermore, gray is soothing to look at and gives an elegant feel to the bathroom.
Avoid Trends
Trends come and go. What feels trendy and modern now, might go out of style in the next couple of years. Not to mention, incorporating these new trends into your bathroom can be expensive.
For example, the exposed pipelines for showers are all the hype these days. But in the next couple of years, this might not stay in trend.
But you can never go wrong with timeless and simple designs. They are always in style and less expensive to design as well.
Take freestanding clawfoot tubs or full white bathrooms for example. These kinds of fads are timeless classics and will always stay in trend.
Final Thoughts
Before deciding on a remodel, make sure to set your priorities straight.
What are some of the things that you cannot go without?
What can you splurge on?
What you do not want to spend more money on?
Once you have a clear idea of all these, allocate the budget accordingly. This will help you to stay on budget and also achieve the remodel look you want. If you are not tight on time, consider doing small remodels from time to time. This way you will not have too much on your plate and help you focus on one thing at a time.
Happy remodeling!
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