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Is your bathroom in need of some TLC, but your budget is tight?
Livening up your bathroom doesn’t have to cost an arm, a leg, or next year’s school fees. We’ve rounded up eight of our favourite low-cost bathroom upgrades. Many of these can be done by our team in just a few hours, giving you the bathroom of your dreams without breaking the bank!
1. Upgrade your taps and showerheads!
When was the last time you looked at your taps or shower heads? One simple way to improve both the functionality and aesthetics of your bathroom is to give your taps a quick refresh.
With all kinds of options on the market, you can find something that suits your style and existing design palette (and don’t forget to include a new shower screen in the mix!). One of our favourite trends this year is gold taps, they add a touch of luxury (at an affordable price)
2. Bring in some wallpaper (or apply a fresh coat of paint)!
Wallpaper can dramatically transform a room in just a few minutes – and with rental-friendly options, it’s easier than ever to give your bathroom a freshen-up. Whether you’re choosing to wallpaper the whole room or to create a feature wall, bringing a new pattern or colour into your bathroom is one of the cheapest ways to achieve an easy renovation.
If wallpaper isn’t your style, a simple coat of paint can also bring new life to an old space. Time to hit your local hardware store and roll up your sleeves – this can be done in a weekend!
3. Upgrade your lighting!
If your bathroom lights have been the same for decades, it may be time to give them some attention. Our electricians can install modern, energy-efficient lighting fixtures in your bathroom that not only result in better visibility, but significant boosts to the space’s ambiance. Our top pick? We love LED ceiling lights for their energy efficiency and their warm glow!
4. Install exhaust fans!
Forever fighting mold? Exhaust fans are a must, particularly in Australia’s humid states. Exhaust fans can help to improve ventilation and maintain a healthy environment – plus, they’re the first line of defence against those unwelcome bathroom smells! Most also come with a bonus heat light, keeping you warm on those chillier days.
5. Bring in new towels, and bath mats and replace the shower curtains!
One of the quickest ways to refresh your bathroom is to bring in new towels and bathmats.
If you can’t remember the last time you updated your towels, they may be overdue for a change.
Keep an eye out for sales and grab a fresh pop of colour, or treat yourself to a luxuriously oversized towel. You can even dye your existing towels for a super low-cost DIY option!
While you’re in a shopping mood, it’s time to give your shower curtain some attention and pop one of those in the cart as well!
6. Introduce new tiles to the walls and floors!
Not only are tiles practical in bathrooms, but they can also revolutionise the look and feel by freshening up the aesthetics. With a wide range of tiles available, you can find a style that’s complementary to your vision.
There are so many gorgeous trends this year, but we’re crushing on the herringbone tiles (like in this bathroom), elegant and uber-chic.
7. Add under-cabinet lighting!
Looking to create that hotel room glow? Under-cabinet lighting is sleek and smooth, and one way you can bring a touch of luxury into the heart of your bathroom. With all kinds of colour and thickness options, you can customise your bathroom’s ambient lighting while also improving its visibility.
8. Get a new basin and vanity!
Yes, this isn’t as easy as buying new towels, but installing a new basin and vanity can have a HUGE impact on not just how your bathroom feels, but how your entire home ties together. For many Australians living in older homes, basins and vanities are one of the clearest markers of age – it may be time to bring a new basin/vanity combo in to star in your bathroom!
While some of these upgrades may require the help of an electrician and a plumber, there’s no reason you need to make multiple phone calls to bring your new bathroom to life.
At Lightning Bult, you’ll find the highest quality plumbing and electrical services at your disposal in one easy call. Let us do the organising, with Lightning Bult coordinating both plumbing and electrical – it’s time for you to run that bath and enjoy your new and improved bathroom!
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