Affordable Bathroom Upgrades For An Expensive Feeling

The bathroom is one of the most expensive rooms in the house to renovate, second only to kitchens. But you don’t need a gut renovation to make your space feel luxe. If installing marble tile, acquiring a lust-worthy claw-foot tub, and splurging on a rain shower is not in the cards, there are still numerous ways you can give your bathroom an expensive look without breaking the bank. Here are some easy upgrade ideas for an expensive-looking bathroom.

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Add A Place To Lounge

Nearly every high-end bathroom we’ve stepped into is equipped with seating of some sort – be it a simple garden stool, a tufted ottoman, or an ornately carved armchair. Not only does the accent look expensive, but it also feels grand. Why do your pedicure on the toilet seat when you could do it on your very own throne?

Bathroom Organiser Ideas

We often see jars filled with cotton balls in the most well-appointed of bathrooms. The traditional look isn’t for everyone, and some of us like our toiletries more concealed. But one of the most tried-and-true tricks for giving your space an elevated aesthetic is to contain your odds and ends. Store your soap in a dish rather than on the sink, stash your toothbrush in a beautiful tumbler, or keep your cotton swabs in a box. Trust us – doing so will instantly neaten your space.

Get The Hang Of It

Ever heard the expression, “A place for everything, and everything in its place”? Placement is one thing that great designers are always successful at. A bathroom can easily look messy if there’s clutter or no place to hang your towels and robes (or if linens are tossed on the floor). So hang a small hand-towel ring right by the sink where it’s needed, install a hook for your bathrobe, and make sure you have a rod to hang your bath towels on. These simple additions may be virtually unnoticeable to the average guest, but they can make a drastic impact on the look of the room.

Replace Your Bath Mat

A dirty or tired bath mat is a sure-fire way to make your bathroom look unkempt. If you have one, there’s no question that it should be swiftly replaced. But the fanciest bathrooms have taken this a step further by replacing terry cloth mats with Turkish and Persian rugs. The tufted wool rugs are both soft and the perfect substitute for a bath mat. Better yet, with beautiful patterns and colours that only get better as they fade, they can add so much personality and sophistication to your bathroom.

Hang A Mirror With A Flair

It’s sad how many of us settle for contractor-grade mirrors from the bathroom aisle at the local hardware store. By choosing a mirror with a little more personality and getting clever with storage rather than resorting to the standard medicine cabinet, you’ll elevate your space to something far from basic. If you’re on a budget, browse flea markets for affordable mirrors or try DIY’ing one.

Dress Your Walls Up

Even though wallpaper can be costly and time-consuming, the payoff is definitely worth it. It’s not as cheap as a new soap dish, but compared to paying a contractor to install a new shower and tiles, it’s a bargain. If your space just needs some pizzazz or if it’ll be a while before you can tackle a full renovation, spending a couple of hundred bucks on a roll or two can be transformative.

Don’t Settle For Some Basic Lighting

Overhead lighting is so often overlooked that someone should write a song about it. Perhaps because it’s usually there when we move into a new home, so we never get around to updating it. Regardless, there are some really handsome lighting options available that don’t cost a ton of money.

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