The bathroom is one of the most important “rooms” of a house. The reason I said important room is because it carries equal importance as our living room, dining room and bedroom. But not many people spend significant time to design their bathroom when they are designing their house. They spend most of the money in designing the room and interiors of the house, choosing the colors of the walls etc. but when they are not giving importance to their bathroom, their efforts to make a beautiful house remain incomplete. Image credit
The task – Why a bathroom makeover?
A beautifully designed bathroom signifies a healthy living lifestyle of the family. Designing your house bathroom on a budget is not a tough task, but the challenge lies in designing the small apartment bathrooms. The apartment bathrooms are generally small and they typically have little or no storage space and usually become cluttered with too many decorative objects.
Well, if you have just moved in or your bathroom needs an update, decorating a bathroom on a budget is fun and easy. This article tells you everything you need to know on how get going with your bathroom makeover. Anyone can do this and have transforming results. The best part is that decorating with a budget does not have to look cheap.
Estimated costs
The very first step is to decide on what types of products you need and the second step is to measure the space of your bathroom. You can do your own analysis about the expenditure involved or can then get a quote from an expert. On an average, the complete makeover may cost you up to $300.
Do not go broke, try this
1. Use metal shelving:
If you have a metal shelving unit in your garage, get innovative by re-purposing it for your bathroom. You can paint it in glossy red or black and use it for towel and toiletry storage. Add an inventive look to your bathroom by placing some scented candles and baskets full of decorative soaps.
2. Bring fabric into play:
If your bathrooms have windows, you can make use of fabric to enhance the look. You may use the fabric on the windows, and also for the shower curtain. You do not have to buy a very expensive white shower liner. You can buy an inexpensive one and then use your own fabric to make an outside curtain for the tub area.
3. Spend on energy-efficient lightbulbs:
Using energy efficient lightbulbs is important if you have light fixtures that contain a series of bulbs around the mirror, or other stylish designs that require more than a couple of bulbs. Energy efficient lightbulbs are a great investment to save on your money.
4. Hang a few pictures:
Rather than repainting the walls, you may consider buying oversized prints to cover large spaces. You can find these from discount poster and art suppliers such as Art.com for easy delivery and plenty of choices. You may also take a few photos yourself, frame them, and put them on the bathroom walls. Personal artwork always makes the decor more interesting, and it is cheap.
5. Go for a chic and classy mirror:
The mirror is another item that plays a very important role when it comes to beautifying your bathroom. If you have a small plain mirror, you can replace it with interesting and stylish mirrors. Large mirrors are generally expensive, so you may have to consider one that falls in the budget. Depending on the mirror, you may be able to frame it or you can etch the glass around the edges.
6. Complement with some live plants:
You can add some live plants to complement the whole look and feel of your bathroom. A small window space would be an ideal spot to add a few live potted plants for instant refreshment. If there is no natural light in the bathroom, you may then consider adding some artificial plants for a new look instead.
7. Complete the makeover with scented candles and potpourri:
You may make use of some scented candles and potpourri to make your bathroom pleasant. You may have some dried eucalyptus leaves tied up with a ribbon, as they are very fragrant.
Thrifty Tips
• Do remember to paint the inside of a dark cupboard. Do not ignore this, thinking that no one no one will see it.
• Do keep cabinet doors clean and tidy.
• Do not get confused with different themes. Consider a traditional look for the most savings.
