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In the current critical state of economic depression, spending another fortune on renovating your bathroom is probably the last thing you’re thinking about. Having a comfortable, roomy place to decompress after a stressful day’s work is never a bad idea, yet when trying to pay off your mortgage and energy bills, a new bathroom is a luxury many of us cannot afford.

Bathroom renovation does not, however, have to be expensive. There are various cost-effective strategies one can use to create the bathroom you have always wanted, while still managing to minimize your expenditure. By looking at the different ways in which we can use mirrors, tiling, furniture, and paint in a financially advantageous manner, the bathroom of your dreams can, in fact, become a reality.

As many designers rightly acknowledge, mirrors tend to help create an illusion of space. By placing full-lengths mirrors on opposite ends of the walls or cabinets, your bathroom space can visually increase by a factor of two. A similar illusion can be created by tiling and lighting: large warm lamps, along with large-sized tiles, greatly contribute to making any space look bigger. So instead of spending a fortune on physically increasing your bathroom size, create an illusion of space.

If you do not have the physical space to place the furniture you want, there are more cost-effective ways to create the space you need. Getting specially fitted or built-in furniture is, for instance, useful for freeing up space. Instead of standing cupboards or cabinets, get smaller, yet deeper, wall cabinets that can hang overhead. Additionally, the use of wooden planks to create your own storage place for towels or beauty products is an idea to be considered – planks on the wall leave more floor space, so utilizing the space you have in an intelligent manner is a very cost-effective way to clear up the space you need in your bathroom.

As colour is a large contributing factor that sets the atmosphere for any bathroom choosing the right type of wallpaper or paint is crucial. Painting a room yourself is the cheapest way in which to drastically alter the tone and create the ambience you seek.

Seeing as there is no ‘one way’ to decorate, it is up to you to decide the colour scheme based on what style you are looking for:

Soft and pale colour schemes (such as peach and beige) have a tendency to make a room look bigger, creating an illusion of space similar to mirrors.

To create an atmosphere marked by peace and calm, it is advised to use cool colours (i.e. green or sky blue).

Bright, warm colours (such as orange and apple green) are effective for creating a cosy, restful ambience.

As the above suggestions exemplify, a bathroom renewal does not have to be overly costly. By replacing the furniture, adding mirrors, and giving the walls a lick of paint, there is no need for expensive professional designers or renovators, while still reaping the benefits of your ideal bathroom.