As one of the most popular projects undertaken by home renovators, modernising an out of date bathroom can be just as overwhelming as it is exciting. With a myriad of new design techniques and trends popping up all the time, figuring out what style you want can be the hardest step of all. To help you get past this hurdle, we’ve put together a list of things to consider when updating your old bathroom.
Consider the space
This should be one of the very first things you do, as the architectural structure of your room can make or break the features you choose along the way. Although you might love the thought of a huge bathtub, spacious shower, luxurious vanity and a complete toilet set up with a bidet to make it feel extra classy, chances are you probably don’t have the space to accommodate it all. Start thinking about what parts of your current design are limiting and go from there. Do you struggle to fit all your products in the cupboard? Make sure to get more storage space. Once you figure out what you really need and let go of what simply isn’t practical, you have successfully cleared the first hurdle. Plus, who really knows how to use a bidet anyway…
Ideas of clever storage option in a small bathroom
To tile or not to tile
This one is perfect for those renovators on a tight budget. If you can’t afford to completely overhaul your space, but still want to make it look fresh and modern, tiles can make all the difference. Choosing a new colour scheme or something unusual and quirky such as urban street art tiles or textured wall features can completely revitalise the room. By keeping your existing features you’ll save some serious cash while still getting that brand new feeling every time you take a shower.
Custom patterned tiles created for bathroom
Looking into the future
Our personal sense of style can be a fickle creature, changing over time to make us hate the things we once loved and love the things we once hated. To avoid choosing regretful furniture or colour schemes, it might be best to opt for a timeless design foundation and work your way up. Don’t paint the walls bright yellow if you’re known to change your favourite colour every week- instead, incorporate vibrant parts of your personality into small features of the room that can be easily changed or removed if, or when, you begin to think “what was I thinking?!” every time you look at them. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us.