Give your bathroom a facelift: on a budget

Your bathroom should be a sanctuary, a tranquil escape from the stresses and strains of daily life. It’s difficult to relax if you have to lie back in an ugly room though!

If you have been holding out on rejuvenating your bathroom due to budgetary constraints, read on for some great tips on giving that tired old bathroom a facelift.

Your room makeover need not involve bashing out walls or putting in new tiles to have an impact… With a few simple accessories, you can brighten even the most drab bathrooms.

Some tips for redecorating cheaply:

- Start by clearing out the space thoroughly. If you want a new look in your bathroom, you are going to need to create some space for it. Out with the old and in with the new as the saying goes! There is good reason why minimalism is so popular; the tranquility that comes from clear spaces is difficult to match. Clear all surfaces, and leave only useful/meaningful things behind.

- Break out the DIY kit: There’s no need to go as far as power tools, but a few minor repairs will help your bathroom look its best. Fix any chips, leaks or cracked tiling. In addition, if you are procrastinating or need some distraction, regrout those tiles! Try to take care of any small projects that have been bothering you, and enjoy stress free time in the tub.

- Purchase a few small items: a new set of curtains or blinds, a new bath mat are inexpensive and will give you the biggest bang for your buck. You can change the color scheme completely and enjoy a brand new bathroom for under $100!

- The devil is in the details: once you have completed the above steps, you are ready to add the finishing touches. Find candles and other small accessories that match your new color scheme and lay them out.

Refreshing your bathroom look need not cost a fortune, or involve an entire team of builders. Using these simple tips, you can give your bathroom the facelift it needs, without working up a sweat!