So your bathroom’s looking a little tired and you want to freshen it up - but you don’t need a complete refit because the bathroom suite was bought to last and it’s still in good condition. Simply adding some streamlined storage and refreshing your decor is a straightforward way to update a bathroom that’s fading through overuse. And when I say straightforward, I mean it - one day of hard work might be all it takes...
Begin by planning your new look. Spend a bit of time on
this: make a mood board if you have loads of ideas, as this will allow you to
figure out which of your favourite colours, patterns and textures will work
well together. And plan your decorating day, too: knowing in what order to
tackle all the tasks you want to complete will make the job much easier.
On ‘the day’, a couple of coats of paint might be all it
takes to refresh that dated decor. Get your first coat on as soon as possible
so that, even if you end up needing three or four coats, you’ll be able to get
the last one done before you put your feet up in the evening. Tile paint and
stick on tile ‘tattoos’ will brighten up tired tiles, and don’t forget to
refresh your grout lines with a grout pen.
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To add some pattern to your bathroom try wall stickers,
stencilling, or adding feature wallpaper - bright, bold designs are great for
adding a decorative punch to an alcove or other small area; something a little
more muted works well if you plan to paper more of the room.
I loved the pictures Laura recently posted of her bathroom
renovation because the touches she highlighted are exactly the things I think
can make a huge difference. Storage in particular is vital, especially in a
small bathroom where the tendency to clutter is all the more obvious.........
and let’s face it, few of us have bathrooms that are as large as we would like!
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And for that final injection of personality in your new
space, try adding some wall art. At better bathrooms, we’re huge fans of
personalising a standard bathroom suite with small ‘non-bathroom’ touches.
Either buy ready made prints or have a go at designing your own - something
like the ‘life is a beautiful ride’ artwork that Laura highlighted recently
would look great in a bathroom - it’s not too overpowering but it’s fun and
would go with a range of decor styles.
This article was
written by Helen Davies who is a keen blogger, Pinterest addict and freelance
writer.
