Bathrooms, particularly those that are older, inevitably become dull and unattractive over time. Here are five practical affordable ways to transform a bathroom. We at Alair Homes Winnipeg can help you with all of them.

Brighten dull surfaces

A fresh coat of paint goes a long way in brightening bathrooms, particularly those that are older. For the walls, choose a light colour. White works well in many cases, creating a look that is clean and that reflects light, helping to brighten the entire bathroom. The wall colour should also complement the tiles so that the two do not clash.

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Upgrade fittings

Update your faucets, shower heads, and towel bars by replacing them with a consistent style and finish that is common to all your bathrooms. For example, you might select brush nickel or polished chrome for use around the entire house. Save money and time by buying them in the same family. While you are changing the fixtures, you might want to replace those instances where you have two faucets, one each for hot and cold, with one single-handle fixture that mixes the temperatures and is easier to use. Doing so is particularly useful in the shower.

Repair and replace tiles

Thoroughly clean tiles and the grout between them that has become grimy and less attractive over time. Solutions to help you do so without using an excessive amount of scrubbing are available at hardware stores.
Where tiles have become chipped or cracked, try to replace them with the same tiles. If the tiles are no longer made, it will be necessary to replace all the tiles so that the colour, texture and size are uniform. Make sure the tiles complement the wall colour.

Enhance the lighting

Bathrooms not only need lightly coloured walls and tiles, but also need to have quality and adequate lighting to produce the overall effect of freshness and brightness. The most important lighting is that which is above the mirrors. In addition to replacing single fixtures with multiple lights, check whether you are using the correct bulbs. Also ensure that your lighting is in the right place so that it works effectively. Older bathrooms with only one light in the ceiling should be improved by adding additional lighting, particularly over the mirror.

Repair or replace older toilets

Toilet seats that have become worn or cracked over time detract from the overall look of bathrooms. New seats are easy to replace and install and will have little impact on your budget. Make sure that the new seats are the same colour as the rest of the toilet to avoid them looking out of place. In some cases it might be necessary to replace the entire toilet with one that is more modern and looks good.

Trust the experts

For the best results, incorporate all these features in upgrading your bathrooms and call on Alair Homes Winnipeg to undertake them expertly and within your budget.