Turning a bathroom into an indoor haven that will give you the relaxation you long for calls for commitment writes Kelai WANJIRU stressing that the space reflects you. Bathrooms say a lot about a home and one’s personality. Imagine walking into a bathroom that has chipped tiles, has mould on the walls, the shower curtain is torn – I don’t even want to continue. This season, change your bathroom and give it an updated look and you will actually enjoy being in your bathroom.
Add more to your bathroom
Changing the look of your bathroom actually makes it more personal, more comfortable, and in essence will make your home unique. Get away from the normal bathroom that just has a toilet bowl, hand wash sink and bathing sink. You can add more to your bathroom even if it is a small space. It does not have to be a dark and depressing place; it should be an invigorating and relaxing place.
Most of the houses we are living in today are small, and size is mostly compromised in the bathroom. Do not fret, as there are many ways to update a small bathroom. You do not have to have a large budget in order for you give your bathroom a makeover.
One way to update your bathroom is to make it comfortable and alluring. Put large rugs on the floor to make the floor colorful. The rugs create the illusion of not being in a bathroom but in another part of your house. Rugs also reduce the risk of injury due to the slippery nature of bathrooms.
Lighting
Use artificial light in your bathroom if there is little natural light coming into the room. Lighting always brightens up a room and it makes a room seem larger than it is. If you are in the process of building your home, put a large window in the bathroom or put up a skylight on your bathroom roof to provide a dramatic accent to your bathroom and you will see a whole world of difference.
Do away with the normal shower curtains and frosted shower doors. Go for the modern seamless glass doors for shower to give your bathroom a modern and new look. You will be amazed at how much larger your bathroom will look, and you will actually enjoy being in your bathroom. Another good way to use glass in your bathroom is to put large mirrors on opposite walls so that they reflect one another.
Reflection of you
The simplest way to change your bathroom is to give the walls a new coat of paint. Wall color drastically changes the outlook of any room. Paint the walls colors that reflect your personality or just put color that makes the bathroom inviting and relaxing, because in essence, this is what a bathroom is meant to be. Be daring and give your bathroom a coat of color that is out of the ordinary. Make the bathroom a reflection of you. Spruce up your bath tubs and toilet bowls with porcelain paint which is readily available at paint dealers countrywide. This is definitely a cost effective way to update your bathtub and toilet bowl compared to buying new fixtures for your bathroom.
Invest in scents
A well designed bathroom should be a haven where one can escape and find peace. Invest in beautiful scented candles and place them on safe places in your bathroom. When you light these candles, they produce a fragrant scent that calms you when in the bathroom. Indulge your senses with scented candles and rejuvenate your body.
Scents can be found in all leading supermarkets and retailers. While at it, buy toilet disinfectors and bathroom fragrances, which help keep your bathroom clean and odour free.
You can have a trendy and chic bathroom without spending a bunch of money. If you want to re-create your bathroom by combining beauty with simplicity, why don’t you try out our tips and you will be glad you did.
Enjoy your bathroom.
