When it come to the function and value of your property, the bathroom has a significant role to play. It’s in this part of your home that you’ll clean yourself, and thus it’s important that you’re able to feel safe, clean and relaxed while you’re in there. Getting the most from your bathroom typically requires a little bit of redecoration. The form that this redecoration takes will tend to depend on your personal taste, but there are few guidelines worth following that’ll generally produce superior results and help you create the ideal bathroom.

Why redesign your bathroom?

In many cases, bathrooms are among the more neglected rooms in the home. If you’ve just moved into a property whose bathroom hasn’t been updated in decades, then you’ll certainly notice than things feel a little outdated and cheap. But even a relatively recent installation might benefit from a few touches here and there. A new bathroom will tend to add around 5% to the value of your property, depending on the age of what’s already there.

How to redesign the bathroom

So, exactly what steps might you take to give your bathroom a lift?

Tiles

The most obvious place to start with a bathroom redesign is with the tiles. Go for something modern and stylish, but remember that your personal preference is key. Make sure that the room is matched with the rest of the house, too. A Victorian townhouse in a city centre will tend to benefit from tiling that matches.

Bear in mind when you’re budgeting that most tilers will prefer to work with a smooth, plastered surface – which will sometimes mean over boarding, depending on the tradesperson who’s quoting you.

Shower

Arguably, the shower is the item that’ll make the biggest difference to your quality of life in the bathroom. Think about the amount of pressure you’re going to get, and whether you can get hot water straight from the boiler. In many cases, an electric shower will do a job that a mixer shower cannot.

New showers for your bathroom should ideally be paired with new extractor fans. Look at the amount of steam you’re going to generate, and shop for something that’s going to be able to cope. You’ll end up spending more money on energy if you buy something that’s underpowered and needs to be kept on for longer stretches.

Mirrors

Your bathroom mirrors will need to be large enough to create a sense of space. Those small cabinet mirrors tend to be a little bit of a missed opportunity. A wall-sized mirror will look impressive – and, if you polish them properly, they’ll resist fogging up. Just make sure you pick out a mirror that has a durable frame otherwise it can rust in the bathroom.

Painting walls

The walls in your ideal bathroom should ideally be a light, breezy colour. Also ensure that your choice of paint is able to resist condensation and protect the underlying wall. Many brands of paint will supply special products that are designed with bathrooms in mind.