Mini Makeovers to Give Your Bathroom a Refresh
These simple tricks will give a tired bathroom the pick-me-up it needs
Is your bathroom a little lacklustre? Has it become cluttered with plastic bottles and adorned with tatty towels? Then it’s time to take back control and restore some tranquillity. Luckily, giving your bathroom a mini makeover is easy – the time and cost is minimal, but the effect will be long-lasting.
These simple styling projects take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to complete, and even the most inexperienced DIYers can have a go at most of them. There’s no excuse, so roll up your sleeves and get started!
These simple styling projects take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to complete, and even the most inexperienced DIYers can have a go at most of them. There’s no excuse, so roll up your sleeves and get started!
Multiply your mirrors
Ho-hum mirrors can really let a bathroom down in the style stakes. Two or more mirrors in place of the traditional one add a contemporary feel, especially when their shapes are as pleasing to the eye as these.
Ho-hum mirrors can really let a bathroom down in the style stakes. Two or more mirrors in place of the traditional one add a contemporary feel, especially when their shapes are as pleasing to the eye as these.
If expense is a concern, shop around for second-hand Art Deco mirrors to add some retro charm.
Give lotions and potions a luxe overhaul
Invest in some chic bathroom accessories, such as a soap dispenser and some smart bottles for an elegant and well-groomed finish. To create a boutique hotel arrangement, cluster display bottles on a wooden or metallic tray and add a fresh bloom or two. Decanting cotton wool balls and ear buds into lidded glass jars will add further five-star appeal.
Invest in some chic bathroom accessories, such as a soap dispenser and some smart bottles for an elegant and well-groomed finish. To create a boutique hotel arrangement, cluster display bottles on a wooden or metallic tray and add a fresh bloom or two. Decanting cotton wool balls and ear buds into lidded glass jars will add further five-star appeal.
Pick an accent colour
Adding colour to a stark white bathroom will perk it up in a flash. The key is to start with a boldly patterned shower curtain or a set of eye-catching towels, then extend the colour theme by painting part of the bathroom in a complementary colour. In this room, an unexpected touch of zesty lime is introduced high above the mirror, making the room feel fresh and spacious. Even the soap matches!
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Adding colour to a stark white bathroom will perk it up in a flash. The key is to start with a boldly patterned shower curtain or a set of eye-catching towels, then extend the colour theme by painting part of the bathroom in a complementary colour. In this room, an unexpected touch of zesty lime is introduced high above the mirror, making the room feel fresh and spacious. Even the soap matches!
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Add some greenery
Nothing freshens up a space (and the air) more than a healthy plant or two, and it’s the perfect way to add some instant zest to a lethargic bathroom.
Nothing freshens up a space (and the air) more than a healthy plant or two, and it’s the perfect way to add some instant zest to a lethargic bathroom.
If you’re not sure which plant to choose, consider an orchid – it will make your bathroom more upmarket in an instant.
Go for a vintage vibe
No storage? No problem. Repurpose a crate from yesteryear and give it a new life as towel storage. Continue the rustic vibe with an old stool and vintage mirror.
Tip Drilling into tiles requires some skill and a specific drill bit. A good tip to stop the drill slipping off the glossy surface is to put two strips of masking tape across the spot where you will be drilling the hole.
No storage? No problem. Repurpose a crate from yesteryear and give it a new life as towel storage. Continue the rustic vibe with an old stool and vintage mirror.
Tip Drilling into tiles requires some skill and a specific drill bit. A good tip to stop the drill slipping off the glossy surface is to put two strips of masking tape across the spot where you will be drilling the hole.
Hang some artwork
To help your bathroom flow harmoniously with the rest of your home, give it a personal touch with quirky prints or artworks. In this master en suite, the couple’s framed wedding invitation brings some life into the otherwise cool and clinical space. It also links the room with the rest of the home, where similar prints hang.
Take a look around the rest of this home
To help your bathroom flow harmoniously with the rest of your home, give it a personal touch with quirky prints or artworks. In this master en suite, the couple’s framed wedding invitation brings some life into the otherwise cool and clinical space. It also links the room with the rest of the home, where similar prints hang.
Take a look around the rest of this home
Repurpose your storage
Do you have a redundant dresser or side table that needs a new home? Or maybe you just fancy a change and want to move some pieces around? Consider giving a piece a new home in your bathroom to create an attractive display for towels and toiletries.
Do you have a redundant dresser or side table that needs a new home? Or maybe you just fancy a change and want to move some pieces around? Consider giving a piece a new home in your bathroom to create an attractive display for towels and toiletries.
Tile an eye-catching splashback
If your bathroom needs a pick-me-up, taking the time and effort to add a standout splashback will pay off tenfold. DIY novices will need some help to achieve a professional look – call in a tiler for the best results.
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If your bathroom needs a pick-me-up, taking the time and effort to add a standout splashback will pay off tenfold. DIY novices will need some help to achieve a professional look – call in a tiler for the best results.
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Be bold and bring some unexpected home accessories into your bathroom. A woven rug, chunky knit pouffe, or even a coat rack will give your bathroom some extra character. Or why not go all out and add an armchair?