Creating Beautiful Bathrooms

After the kitchen, the bathroom is the second most important room in the house and it must be spotlessly clean.

Tips to Smarten Up Your Bathroom

• Reduce the number of toiletries on display to a minimum - put away your everyday stuff, and invest in some luxurious looking items to put out on show
• Remove clutter, reading material and bath toys
• Install a large mirror, which will make a small bathroom appear larger
• Change any tired looking bathroom fittings - installing modern taps can dramatically improve the look of a bathroom suite
• Fit a new toilet seat and make sure the loo looks and smells hygienic
• Replace a ineffective shower head with a power shower attachment
• Repair chips in the bath or basin with enamel paint
• Install a new or second-hand bathroom suite if the one you have is past redemption
• Fit new flooring - cork or vinyl tiles are inexpensive
• Paint the walls white or a pastel shade
• Replace garish tiles or paint them white and re-grout and reseal where necessary
• Install cupboards or additional storage
• Fit new curtains or blinds
• Install new lighting if it looks dated, or if it makes the room dark and dingy
• Buy a new shower curtain, cotton mats and fluffy towels - all in toning neutral shades