The bathroom is one of the most underrated rooms in your home. It is a place for necessities, and occasionally a place for relaxation, but otherwise defers to living spaces when it comes to the attention you give them – and this is especially true when it comes to decorating. Still, the new year is a chance to start your home afresh, including that space which likely needs the most refreshing. What are some effective ways you can do just that?
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The Tiles
The often-definitive part of any bathroom renovation project is your choice of tiles. It stands to reason, then, that these be the first things you consider in bringing your New Year’s bathroom to life. The choices you make here will go a long way to setting your décor style in stone (in quite the literal sense, too); take care, but also have some fun! You could achieve some wonderful décor feats by mixing up your choices of tile, too, for example by setting earthy textured tiles off against sleek coloured ceramic tiles.
The Shower
Of course, your renovation project should allow you as much in the way of practicality as it does in aesthetic reward. This is also an opportunity to make some quality-of-life changes to your morning or evening routine, particularly with regard to your shower. Whether your old enclosure is showing its years, or you’re getting tired of hunching yourself in the bath to have a quick wash, you might benefit from choosing between shower enclosures of a newer and sleeker bent.
The Paint
The tiles, shower and other units in your bathroom do not describe the entirety of your walls. For one, you have your ceiling to think of; there will also be untiled walls that deserve just as much attention. Luckily, these can have a dramatic positive impact on the feel of your space without quite the same cost or effort.
Painting these in some choice colours that work well with your tiling can work wonders for the vibe; if you lent into earth tones for your tiles, a biophilic matte green would be an excellent option for keeping a muted, outdoorsy vibe.
The Rest
With the bones of your new bathroom all-but placed, you can now turn your attention to the final details that will flesh it out fully. Changing out your fixtures and fittings can bring a new lease of life to existing hardware without you having to resort to completely pulling out your sink or toilet. New faucets here and new cabinet handles there can bring everything together, and add a tactile newness to your new bathroom.
As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, what better way to start afresh than by giving one of the most intimate spaces in our homes a makeover? Yes, we’re talking about the bathroom – a room that often gets overlooked when it comes to redecoration. In this guide, we’ll explore simple yet effective ways to breathe new life into your bathroom and create a revitalized space for the year ahead.
