The excess moisture and humidity in a bathroom can make it deteriorate much faster than the other areas of the house. The moisture can fade the
fittings and walls quicker than they probably should. Bathroom decorations and makeovers can be expensive leaving many wondering how to keep this visible area of the
home looking appealing without breaking the budget. Here are several ideas you can use to make it happen.
Fresh coat of paint
It is common for the bathroom walls and ceiling paint to
peel and crack from exposure to moisture. Poor quality paint can peel off and
blister. A fresh coat of paint can give a drab bathroom an immediate face lift. If the
previous coating is pretty much gone, have it scraped off before applying a fresh
coat of paint. Make sure to get water resistant paint. Yes, it may be a bit pricier than the other paints, but it will definitely last longer.
Brighter lighting
Replacing the old light fixtures can give your
bathroom a brighter and warmer look. Go for sodium and yellow lighting, and
avoid white fluorescent harsh lighting which can feel cold. There are many
lighting designs that you can get online or at your local home stores.
New look cabinets
Unclutter the bathroom cabinets. It is common to have
items that are not in use on the cabinet shelves like old toothbrushes, empty
shampoo cans, and other expired bathroom products. Throw away any and all things not needed
away. You can use drawer liners to give your shelves a fresh look.
A new shower curtain
The shower curtain gets old fast especially in a house
that sees many showers per day. Fortunately, a shower curtain is one of the
more affordable items in the bathroom. You can change it regularly if it starts
to look worn and faded. Look for the heavy duty ones which are more durable and
fade resistant.
New tiles
Scuffed and cracked tiles are not only ugly, but pose
a risk as a person can trip over them and fall. Re-tiling is not exactly cheap, but if you get it done professionally, it lasts. You can cut costs on re-tiling by hunting for
vintage and second-hand tiles. If you are not handy, do not do a DIY job unless you are experience because you may end up having to hire a professional workman to rectify your
mistakes.
Replace bathroom fixtures
Replacing a few fixtures can change the look of the
bathroom. This may be the taps or shower heads. The good thing about this is
that you can do it incrementally as your budget allows.
Bathrooms add value to the home. You want to always have them kept because it is your place of retreat. Who wants to retreat in a messy bathroom? OK. Time to get started.
Bathrooms add value to the home. You want to always have them kept because it is your place of retreat. Who wants to retreat in a messy bathroom? OK. Time to get started.