Let's face it: you're tired of your old bathroom, but until now you've tried not to think about it because you thought renovating it would be a very expensive undertaking.
Of course: if you're planning on major renovations, like replacing the shower, tiles, or flooring, then the cost can skyrocket. But there are many things you can do to radically renovate your old bathroom... and without spending a fortune!
Let's take a look at them together!
1. Renovate an old bathroom by covering the tiles
You're really tired of those 1970s tiles, but replacing them would mean redoing the entire bathroom from scratch. And that requires not only a certain budget, but also a fair amount of effort: housework, noise, dust...
Stop! There are several solutions for renovating an old bathroom by covering up tiles you don't like. The most classic is to paint them: there are paints specifically designed for this purpose, and yes, they work well on floors too. The second is adhesive tiles, obviously designed specifically for high-humidity rooms like kitchens and bathrooms. Wouldn't you love a Mediterranean azulejo-style look, so trendy in recent years? Or perhaps replicate the effect of industrial-style cement tiles?
Choose your favorite pattern and your bathroom will instantly look updated, more contemporary, and in step with the times.
2. A touch of green: renovate the bathroom with plants
A huge trend right now, easy to recreate at home, is the urban jungle. If you really want to renovate your bathroom, though, be careful: don't limit yourself to a bonsai. You'll have to think big!
Get some very dramatic plants that thrive in humid environments. The ultimate? Ferns, philodendrons, and Monstera deliciosa. The first two are also suitable for hanging pots, for a truly spectacular effect!
Alternatively, try hanging some eucalyptus branches in the shower, allowing the humidity to release its balsamic and soothing aroma. Not only will you have updated your bathroom, but you'll also be doing something good for your well-being.
3. DIY Bathroom Update with Special Shelves
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Here's a really easy DIY project for updating your bathroom. Need a few extra shelves? Instead of hiring someone to hang some shelves, get some rustic or shabby-chic wooden crates and hang them on the wall as storage! It'll be easier than installing shelves, and the effect, we guarantee, will be very original.
Since the crates will attract a lot of attention, however, be careful what you put inside them: perhaps select your prettiest bottles, room fragrances, small plants, or neatly rolled up "good" towels. Leave everything else locked away in the cabinets!
4. Lights and Atmosphere: Renovate a Bathroom Using LEDs
Of course, it would be nice to renovate a bathroom by completely overhauling the lighting: a new chandelier, a floor lamp, spotlights...
Don't worry, though: there's something you can do to update the lighting without having to replace everything. Especially if you have a round mirror hanging above the sink. Here's an idea: for just a few euros, you can get a super-thin LED string and hide it under the edge. Trust me, you'll be surprised at how different the room will look!
Are LED lights too modern for the space? Keep the idea and do it differently: even a strand of warm white fairy lights can help you update the bathroom for little, giving it a very charming look.
5. Renovate the Bathroom Vanity
What if you're bored not with the space itself, but with the furniture? No problem: there are many ways to renovate a bathroom vanity that you've grown tired of!
If the cabinet is made of wood and you like the shabby chic look, use the appropriate chalk-style paint to repaint it: there's no need to sand it, and you don't even need to be too precise, as a few small imperfections will give it a charming, worn look.
Alternatively, simply have fun changing the knobs and handles: choose black metal ones for a slightly industrial, grunge effect, or choose different colored ceramic ones to give the bathroom vanity a more fun look. Key word: let your imagination run wild!
6. Ideas for renovating the bathroom with wallpaper
Need to completely overhaul the room? Here are some ideas for modernizing the bathroom... with wallpaper!
Often, people don't think about wallpaper for the bathroom because they have the mistaken belief that it's not the right space: too humid, for starters, and wouldn't patterned walls look better in the living room?
Nothing could be more wrong: nowadays, there are wallpapers suitable for bathrooms to suit all tastes and budgets. You don't need to cover every wall to renovate your bathroom: just choose one to give the entire room a completely different look. Perhaps a self-adhesive wallpaper, which you can apply yourself without having to pay someone else to do it for you.
