One of the rooms in the house that is often overlooked for decorating is the bathroom. While it may not be the most glamorous room in the house, it probably is the most functional. A great way to give your bathroom a make over is by using inexpensive and creative techniques and accessories. If your bathroom is in need of a make over, don’t delay, because here are five cheap and practical touches you can do to turn that space from drab to fab (at little or no cost!)
1. Colour the walls
Painting the bathroom walls is probably the most popular way to redecorate. However, it can also be the most expensive. Instead of repainting the whole room, why not paint parts of it, like adding stripes or painting a border around the room. Experiment with unusual colours like chocolate brown or green melon, but make sure it suits the overall theme of your bathroom. Before purchasing your paint, remember to check your garage. You might discover that you’ll need that left over paint after all! If you prefer wall coverings, like wallpaper, the choices are endless. With wallpaper adhesives are far more superior to adhesives used in the past, so you do not need to worry about the wallpaper peeling off the wall. Wallpapers are a great way to add texture and uniqueness to your bathroom.
2. Add wall art
Like a new coat of paint, wall art can instantly jazz up a dull wall. From scenic photographs, to metal wall sculptures, they can be an inexpensive way to compliment the overall look and feel of your bathroom. Instead of purchasing artwork, why not get your creative juices flowing by drafting some images. You could also ask your children to help. You never know, they might produce some artworks that even Picasso would be proud of! To add some character to your bathroom, obtain some frames to compliment your art. Alternatively, you could stencil your design to the wall. Select your paint colours and with a steady hand, complete your work.
3. Add a touch of nature
A budget-friendly option to decorate your bathroom is to add living colour like your own plants or fresh flowers. Many plants, like bamboos and ferns actually grow through the humidity of a bathroom. Look at your garden for inspiration. If living plants are not available, silk ones can be an equally effective. Potpourri spread around the bathroom, could also double as a pleasant fragrant freshener. With a few touches of nature, your bathroom could be transformed to a space of respite and relaxation.
4. Rug the floor
The addition of a colourful rug on the floor is another cheap way to revamp the bathroom. An accent piece in the centre of your bathroom, instead of several small mats, can instantly add a splash of colour to your bathroom. Solid colours work best; however, decorative ones can also be an option. For safety reasons, it is best to opt for non-skid mats or purchase grip strips for your favourite mat. Just make sure that they are made from absorbent materials.
5. Jewellery for the bathroom
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To put the finishing touches to your bathroom, add complementary accessories. There is an endless supply of products that can be used to spruce up your bathroom. From soap dishes, toothbrush holders, towel holders to even toilet roll holders. Although, each does not have to match completely, consistency across products will create a more polished look. For example, you wouldn’t want to have a chrome plated basin set, and a gold plated towel holder in the same bathroom. With this in mind, a good polish of tapware will brighten the bathroom and generate an expensive appeal to the bathroom. One must also not forget to replace old towels with some new towels and washcloths. These don’t need to be expensive, but should harmonize with the colour scheme and accessories of the room. Take a look through Dorf’s range of bathroom accessories.
These are just five out of many ways to spice up your bathroom without breaking your wallet. Bathrooms are the easiest rooms in your home to decorate, so if your bathroom is in desperate need of a makeover, start by trying one or all these ideas!