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3 Tips to Spruce Up an Outdated Bathroom

By
Jason Francis
Designed and built over 100 custom tiny homes, lived on a sailboat for 9 months, and loves to live life to the fullest with his wife and their 4 kids.
Updated on:
June 9, 2023
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There are reasons for sprucing up your outdated bathroom worth considering. Firstly, the essential room may not provide you with the comfort you expect at home. Another reason would be moving into a formerly occupied house where the bathroom has seen better days, or it does not suit your idea of how it should look like. Since family members and guests often use it, your bathroom should be as comfortable and welcoming as you can make it, offering a pleasant experience for anyone who uses it. It is also important to note that your home's value increases when your bathroom has been renovated and enhanced.

Today, there are countless choices of bathroom products, from fixtures to accessories and fittings, that are aesthetically appealing and convenient. Designers develop ways to give your bathroom a more modern look besides introducing various attractive and practical amenities. You start and end your day in your bathroom, making it necessary to keep it organized, efficient, and inviting.

More than anything, sprucing up your outdated bathroom allows you and your loved ones to take full advantage of the private time with the warm and pleasant environment it provides. To give it a more modern look and for added comfort, you can choose from a range of walk in bathtubs with shower and enjoy some of their excellent benefits.

Here are some helpful tips to spruce up your outdated bathroom.

1. Get new tile work

While you need not replace all your bathroom tiles and opt to keep those that add charm to your bathroom, it would help to add a few accents for a new look. Whether for bordering or adding new tiles in strategic spots, you can create a unique design that can significantly improve the look of your outdated bathroom.

2. Replace old bathroom fixtures

An outdated bathroom will frequently have unattractive old fixtures and cause problems. One sign that they may need replacing is when they have often been repaired. While it may cost you to replace them, money spent on repairs can add up and become more expensive than if you replaced these fixtures. In addition, leaking and other issues may seem minor, but they can worsen over time and cost you more. On the other hand, when you upgrade your fixtures, you reduce utility costs, add value to your home, and enhance your bathroom experience. Also, you can choose from different styles of walk-in bathtubs that can complement your bathroom design and provide you with an enjoyable and relaxing bath anytime you want.

3. Change your color scheme

If you want to give your outdated bathroom a brand new look, repainting the walls and ceiling is your best bet. You can choose shades that you prefer and transform your bathroom into your perfect personal space. Although there are no hard and fast rules for bathroom colors, you may want to consider more neutral shades that can easily complement your bathroom decor. Keep decor to a minimum to avoid cluttering and have more space for bathroom essentials.

Sprucing up your outdated bathroom is the best way to relax and enjoy every minute you spend there.

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