Are you wanting a full bathroom renovation, but just cannot find it in your budget? Bathroom makeovers can be costly but there are a few ways to upgrade your bathroom without the expense of a full bathroom renovation. No, you won’t achieve the bathroom of your dreams but you will achieve a fresh and improved space that may be all you need for resale or for your own enjoyment.
#1 Tip – Add Colour
If your bathroom is mostly white, why don’t you paint your cabinets a bold colour that will add some personality. Be sure to get these painted by a professional to achieve the perfect look.
#2 Tip – Change Fittings
Changing fittings is an easy way to update your bathroom and make it look like a bathroom renovation. Matte black is very on trend at the moment for a modern look. Or go for bronze for a more romantic feel.
#3 Tip – Check Your Grout
Updating your grouting can go a really long way in a bathroom. Darker grouting is very modern, and doesn’t show dirt as easily as white grouting.
#4 Tip – Upgrade Lighting
For a simple way to update and improve a bathroom that may not provide the kind of glow you seek, consider upgrading your light fixtures. The optimal setup is a pair of wall sconces-one on each side of the mirror, at eye level.
Still not convinced? Visit our cost pages to see the cost of bathroom renovations.
Suzette Meyer is the lead author and content creator for Kandua.com, South Africa’s #1 marketplace for home services. She researches and writes the Kandua Advice articles, Cost Guides, and the Kandua Email Newsletter, drawing on the expertise of Kandua’s base of over 40 000 pros across more than 100 services, and the data gathered from the 100 000+ home service projects facilitated through the platform.
Home improvement can be daunting, and it is often difficult to find out if you are paying a fair price for your products and services. Suzette has made it her mission to help homeowners with advice on all aspects of home repair, maintenance and improvement, including how to choose the right handyman and how to make smart upgrades that improve your resale value or save costs.
