The bathroom is the one room in the home that seems so simple in its practical nature and yet is often so hard to get right in terms of style. Because we don’t renovate our bathrooms, wet rooms, ensuites, and the like as often as the other spaces in our homes get a makeover, they can start to look dated after time, and there’s no reason to rip out a whole bathroom if it’s fully functional.
It’s amazing how big a difference a few little upgrades here and there can make to the overall look and feel of a space, providing you have the bare bones in place which are in good working order.
If you’ve decided that your bathroom looks a little lacklustre and you’d rather it look more like a luxurious hotel bathroom that’s as pleasing on the eye as it is on your purse, then read on for 10 simple bathroom improvements you can make now.
Paint and wallpaper
A simple way to bring any space up to date in an instant is with a lick of paint, and we’re also seeing more and more bathrooms incorporate wallpaper, too. Seek out the pages of style magazines and find out what’s on trend or simply choose a colour paint, or pattern and colour wallpaper, that you like the look of if you want to flex your designer flair.
Bath robes and gowns
Stepping out of the bath or shower and wrapping yourself up in a gorgeously soft and cosy bathrobe is a sure-fire way add a hefty dose of luxury to your daily routine. Seek out some bath robes and gowns for everyone in your home, hang them on the back of the bathroom door and you’ll no doubt be fighting over whose turn it is to bathe first.
Tiles
It may not be as simple a task as some of the other suggestions here, but changing up your tiles can alter the look of your bathroom entirely and give it the upgrade it needs. Tiles are so versatile, you can add colour, texture, pattern, play with shapes and sizes and bring the bathroom right up to date.
New accessories
A soap dispenser, toilet butler, towel holder, little storage jars, bath mat, a bin – these are just a few of the little accessories that you can replace to give your bathroom its stylish update. Make sure the colour and style complements your towels, paint, tiles, mirror and the like for a cohesive and elegant look.
Towels
How long have you had your towels? Are they looking a little tatty, discoloured or crispy even? If so, relegate them now and replace them with a selection of soft and sumptuous new offerings that leave you feeling all cosseted every time you bathe or shower. Pair two on trend colours together and mix and match face, hand and body towels and bath sheets for a super stylish look.
Mirror
Make a statement with a new mirror and see how quickly your bathroom is transformed. Round mirrors are having a style moment, back-lit mirrors will add opulence and you can even source a mirror that has carefully hidden shelves behind to store your belongings. The bigger the better mirror to make this often small room seem larger is always a good idea.
New toilet seat
A simple switch such as a new toilet seat can make a big difference, especially if you opt for one that oozes personality. There are plenty of options to choose from, and don’t be afraid to step outside of the style box here.
New flooring
Chipped, stained tiles, ripped lino, poorly fitted flooring that has seen better days – there’s nothing quite as off-putting as looking down and spotting something that needs to be replaced, so do it. Depending on your flooring of choice, you could add in some underfloor heating to really up the luxury factor here.
Storage
Nothing looks as tatty as having a hoard of skin, hair and body care products littering every available space in the bathroom and so a simple fix would be to find some clever storage solutions that not only organises all of your much-loved products, but hides them away from view nicely, too.
Shower head
A quick switch out of your shower head can work wonders to transform your daily showers. Providing you have the right water pressure in your home, opt for a replacement head that offers a waterfall shower and you’ll look forward to spending time in your bathroom once again.
