5 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR BATHROOM WITHOUT A MAJOR RENOVATION
Dreaming of refreshing your bathroom? It doesn’t necessarily mean new tiles, new flooring and an extensive renovation. There are plenty of ideas for your bathroom that can make a big difference without a major project or budget. A new mirror, different handles or the right bathroom lighting can be enough to transform the feel of the room. Here are five ideas and plenty of bathroom inspiration for a simple makeover that makes the most of the bathroom you already have.
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1. A NEW MIRROR MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
The mirror often has a greater impact on the overall look of the bathroom than you might think. That makes it an obvious place to start if you want to refresh your bathroom without changing the actual layout.
A round mirror can soften a room with lots of straight lines, while a large, simple mirror can make a smaller bathroom feel more open. Choose a bathroom mirror with integrated lighting and you’ll get both a visual and functional upgrade.
Also consider how the shape of the mirror works with the basin, furniture and the other lines in the room. Sometimes, just one new shape is enough to make the entire bathroom feel different.
2. CHANGE THE HANDLES
If your bathroom furniture is still working well, new handles can be one of the easiest ways to change its look.
The shape, size and finish of the handles have a big impact on the style of the furniture. A simple, minimalist handle can create a calm, modern look, while a more distinctive handle can add character and make the furniture feel more personal.
Refreshing your bathroom doesn’t necessarily require a big budget. New handles are a relatively simple change that can make your existing furniture feel new again.
3. USE ACCESSORIES TO BRING THE ROOM TOGETHER
You don’t need to replace the major elements to refresh your bathroom. A shelf, for example, can give you extra storage space while making the room feel more personal.
Use it for the things you want to keep close at hand, or as a place for decorations and green plants. When styling your bathroom, consider choosing colours and materials that complement the mirror, tap or other elements in the room. Often, just a few changes can make a big difference to the overall interior.
SMALL DETAILS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
New coat hooks are another simple way to update your bathroom without the need for a major renovation. As well as giving towels and other items a designated place, they can introduce a new colour or finish to the room.
For example, repeat the same finish in several places. Here, the golden details complement the rest of the interior and give the bathroom a more cohesive look.
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4. A HEATED TOWEL RAIL THAT COMBINES FUNCTION AND FINISH
Our Hydra electric heated towel rail gives your towels a designated place while ensuring they are warm and dry when you need them. If you prefer something a little more flexible, a mobile towel rail can be a good alternative.
The mobile towel rail can be positioned exactly where you need it and easily moved around as required. It requires no wall mounting and is a simple solution if you want more space for towels without making major changes to your bathroom.
5. NEW LIGHTING AND LIGHTS
Bathroom lighting is a simple way to give your bathroom a fresh look. With a new mirror with lighting or decorative bathroom lights, you can change the atmosphere and make the room more functional without the need for a major renovation.
MIRROR WITH LIGHTING
As mentioned earlier, good lighting around the mirror can make a real difference to your daily routine. Integrated lighting gives you light exactly where you need it, for example when applying make-up, shaving or getting ready in the morning.
At the same time, there’s no need to find space for a separate light next to the mirror. It’s a simple solution that combines the mirror and lighting, and it can be a relatively easy way to upgrade your bathroom.
MAKE LIGHTING PART OF YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN
Another easy addition to your interior is lighting. Bathroom lights don’t have to serve a purely practical purpose. They can also become part of the interior design, adding both atmosphere and character.
A pendant light can create an eye-catching focal point, while a wall light beside the mirror can emphasise the style and add another layer of light. By combining the light from the mirror with other light sources, you can also adapt the lighting to suit different needs throughout the day.
HOW TO CREATE A COHESIVE LOOK
You don’t need to renovate your entire bathroom to create a noticeable change. As these five tips show, a new mirror, new handles, more storage, a heated towel rail or new bathroom lighting can all help refresh the bathroom you already have. Even a small bathroom makeover can make a noticeable difference.
When styling your bathroom, not everything has to be new to create a harmonious look. Start with the colours and materials already present in the room and repeat them in your new choices. This creates a common thread and helps the new elements fit naturally into the space.
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