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Bathroom Renovation Secrets
Leanne Moore
Giving your bathroom a makeover without spending vast amounts is not as difficult as you might think.
The key to creating a great bathroom is to combine interesting textures and shapes with a simple colour palette.
Bathrooms tend to be quite small spaces so it's important that they are designed well. Keep costs down by planning your new-look bathroom around the existing plumbing - it's easier (and therefore cheaper) to re-plumb into pipework that's already there. For maximum wow factor position the bath or a striking basin as the first thing you see when you walk in.
The most cost-effective way to give your bathroom a fresh new look is to paint the walls. As a general rule, pale colours are best in a smaller space as they don't absorb as much light as dark ones.
When it comes to adding value to your home, crisp white bathrooms with stainless steel fittings are always popular, says Auckland real estate agent Ketiesha Elliott.
"White in a bathroom always looks so fresh and clean. And I don't think there's anything nicer than a big fluffy white towel hanging in a bathroom."
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Heated towel rails are also a winner these days, she says. And if you've got the room, then install a double basin and a two shower roses.
"Touches like this give a bathroom the feeling of luxury."
If you want to create high impact, says award-winning bathroom designer Ingrid Geldof, you can do some wonderful things with colour.
"If you are not brave enough to paint the entire room in a strong colour, then try a feature wall in red, lime, hot pink, blue or olive green," she says.
If even that is too much, then opt for splashes of colour with bold-coloured towels and accessories. That way the colour won't dominate and can easily be changed when you get bored with it.
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If you want to make your bathroom seem bigger, choose a light shade for the floor too. When it comes to flooring, vinyl is the cheapest option.
"You can get some quite funky and contemporary ones these days, and vinyl is cost effective and water proof," says Ingrid.
But if your budget can stretch to tiles, go for it. As well as being smart and stylish, tiles give you the option of creating a wet area - an open shower with or without a door - which is increasingly popular.
Fittings and fixtures can be expensive, says Ingrid, but there are some very cost effective and simple options.
Bathroom by designer Ingrid Geldof - Ingrid Geldof
"The most important thing is to ensure the fittings are the right proportion for the size of the bathroom. If it's a small room, don't go for a large basin, and if it's a large room don't go for tiny basins and taps."
She advises spending a bit more on a nice basin, then installing a cabinet in the wall.
"You can buy off-the-rack vanities but it's best to buy a wall-hung basin or a pedestal basin, then do something interesting with the cabinet. It only needs to be as deep as a toilet roll, or three bottles of shampoo, to hold most bathroom paraphernalia."
Think ahead when you're planning your bathroom by using the wall cavity.
"You don't need a lot of room to create nooks and crannies where you can store bathroom products," says Ingrid.
"You could have a row of tiny drawers for cotton buds and tissues, or a tiled recess in the shower for shampoo, conditioner and soap, or a footrest to use when you're shaving your legs."
Wall-hung basins and toilets also create the illusion of extra space because the eye can see the floor all the way back to the wall.
And don't forget that mirrors are incredibly useful for bouncing light around the room. When coupled with effective lighting, a large mirror can make a room feel double the size.
Leanne Moore
Giving your bathroom a makeover without spending vast amounts is not as difficult as you might think.
The key to creating a great bathroom is to combine interesting textures and shapes with a simple colour palette.
Bathrooms tend to be quite small spaces so it's important that they are designed well. Keep costs down by planning your new-look bathroom around the existing plumbing - it's easier (and therefore cheaper) to re-plumb into pipework that's already there. For maximum wow factor position the bath or a striking basin as the first thing you see when you walk in.
The most cost-effective way to give your bathroom a fresh new look is to paint the walls. As a general rule, pale colours are best in a smaller space as they don't absorb as much light as dark ones.
When it comes to adding value to your home, crisp white bathrooms with stainless steel fittings are always popular, says Auckland real estate agent Ketiesha Elliott.
"White in a bathroom always looks so fresh and clean. And I don't think there's anything nicer than a big fluffy white towel hanging in a bathroom."
Freedom Furniture
Heated towel rails are also a winner these days, she says. And if you've got the room, then install a double basin and a two shower roses.
"Touches like this give a bathroom the feeling of luxury."
If you want to create high impact, says award-winning bathroom designer Ingrid Geldof, you can do some wonderful things with colour.
"If you are not brave enough to paint the entire room in a strong colour, then try a feature wall in red, lime, hot pink, blue or olive green," she says.
If even that is too much, then opt for splashes of colour with bold-coloured towels and accessories. That way the colour won't dominate and can easily be changed when you get bored with it.
Freedom Furniture
If you want to make your bathroom seem bigger, choose a light shade for the floor too. When it comes to flooring, vinyl is the cheapest option.
"You can get some quite funky and contemporary ones these days, and vinyl is cost effective and water proof," says Ingrid.
But if your budget can stretch to tiles, go for it. As well as being smart and stylish, tiles give you the option of creating a wet area - an open shower with or without a door - which is increasingly popular.
Fittings and fixtures can be expensive, says Ingrid, but there are some very cost effective and simple options.
Bathroom by designer Ingrid Geldof - Ingrid Geldof
"The most important thing is to ensure the fittings are the right proportion for the size of the bathroom. If it's a small room, don't go for a large basin, and if it's a large room don't go for tiny basins and taps."
She advises spending a bit more on a nice basin, then installing a cabinet in the wall.
"You can buy off-the-rack vanities but it's best to buy a wall-hung basin or a pedestal basin, then do something interesting with the cabinet. It only needs to be as deep as a toilet roll, or three bottles of shampoo, to hold most bathroom paraphernalia."
Think ahead when you're planning your bathroom by using the wall cavity.
"You don't need a lot of room to create nooks and crannies where you can store bathroom products," says Ingrid.
"You could have a row of tiny drawers for cotton buds and tissues, or a tiled recess in the shower for shampoo, conditioner and soap, or a footrest to use when you're shaving your legs."
Wall-hung basins and toilets also create the illusion of extra space because the eye can see the floor all the way back to the wall.
And don't forget that mirrors are incredibly useful for bouncing light around the room. When coupled with effective lighting, a large mirror can make a room feel double the size.
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