Your Bathroom: Do You Need To Upgrade?

While the bathroom maybe the smallest room in your home, it is probably the most important. This is where you spend your alone time either relaxing or brainstorming your next life project. If your bathroom is in need of updating there are many things that you can do to create a pleasant, ambient feel. It is also an important room in terms of the value of your home and a great bathroom can be a massive selling point for your property. Creating the right feel in the bathroom is therefore vital.

Evict tenant ...If it's been some time since you last upgraded, you may need to change out the bath, shower, toilet and wash basin. Any old or shabby appliances will stand out as these form the basis of the room. Depending on the type of look you are after there are numerous suites to choose from, ranging from sleek, modern designs through to more classical or retro collections. You will no doubt have a budget to stay within and therefore will need to shop around to work out prices and availability. The very top-of-the-line bathrooms can be from companies that create bespoke designs. But more budget conscious set ups can be easily found at high street stores or online. You must also include in your budget fitting costs. If you are unable to fit the appliances yourself most companies offer a fitting service but this may cost extra.

If you currently are not able to afford a whole new bathroom, you can do the more inexpensive route. Old taps on a bath or wash basin can be replaced with new modern designs that can be found in any DIY store and can be fitted quite easily. Alternatively, you may want to replace a tatty shower curtain with a clear screen to provide a cleaner look and feel. These are pretty cheap and very easy to install. New tiles on the wall or floor of the bathroom can be very effective and can offer a clean, sleek look to the room and are also very simple to maintain. When looking at flooring, whether it's wood, carpet or tile, be sure that it can handle the humidity in your bathroom.

Apart from the main appliances in the bathroom there are several other ways to create a fresh new look. Decide on a color scheme that suits your mood. Soft furnishings such as bath mats, curtains or blinds and lots of soft, fluffy towels can be co-ordinated. Again, there is a huge choice of these available, so have fun deciding on your look. You can also add some color to the bathroom by adding pictures and paintings or you can create a focal point like potted plants or scented candles. The candles can also create a sensual mood with its aroma. You can also do other inexpensive yet effective changes like adding a new toilet roll holder, a new soap dispenser or a toilet brush.

Also, you should try to keep your bathroom clutter free by hiding away stuff you don't really need at that moment.