Quick Tips For A Bathroom Makeover

Is your bathroom still living in a previous decade?

If the layout works and there are no major leaks or issues, your bathroom may be the perfect candidate for a makeover.

Save yourself the cost and hassle of a renovation. Turn your dated bathroom into a contemporary space by picking and choosing from these quick tips for a bathroom makeover.

1) Upgrade The Wall Mirror

There are lots of options for modern bathroom mirrors in different shapes and sizes. They sometimes come with added lighting features, demisters and even Bluetooth speakers. Go ultra-contemporary with a round or arched mirror with LED strips. An aluminium frame in a contemporary colour will add an extra layer of sophistication.

Or, if you’re the DIY or creative type, add a new timber frame around your existing mirror. Varnish or paint it any colour you want for a unique and simple spruce-up.

2) Replace Or Add A Mirrored Cabinet

Kick out your old shaving cabinet and replace it with a modern new mirrored cabinet. If you don’t already have one, it’s one way to get bonus bathroom storage with your makeover.

Fienza has a great range of stylish mirrored cabinets in 750mm, 900mm or 1200mm with or without a feature shelf, plus options for different coloured side panels or inserts.

3) Upgrade Your Vanity

If your old vanity has seen better days, you have a few options to bring it into the 2020s.

Paint and resurfacing

There are specialised paints for almost any surface these days, including cabinetry. Revitalise your cupboards and drawers with a contemporary new colour. It’s even possible to resurface your vanity top and basin if you have the time and patience – or you could get a contractor in.

Replace your cupboard and drawer handles while you’re at it.

New vanity top and basin

If you’ve gone to the effort of painting your vanity, you could do it the honour of a shiny new countertop and basin. Shop our range of vanity slabs and bathroom basins to customise a fantastic new look.

Whole new vanity

For a reasonable price, you could be completely out with the old vanity and in with the new. At Tradelink, our freestanding vanity range starts at around $400. Budget another $500 or so If you want a tradie to install it.

There are so many sizes and configurations available, including corner and double basin vanities in different colours and finishes.

4) Replace Your Tapware

If nothing else, replacing your bathroom tapware is the one thing you should do for your bathroom makeover. Tapware can dictate the style of your bathroom. Plus, it’s something you will potentially use many times a day, so you deserve tapware you love the look and function of.

There are literally hundreds of options to choose from. Different colours, shapes and styles will influence the character of your bathroom. You could go for elegance with curvy brushed gold, or bold with squared gunmetal.

We always recommend you get a licensed plumber to replace your tapware. Depending on your budget, this could also be an opportunity to ask them about rejigging things so you could upgrade from three-piece tapware to a mixer, or perhaps modern wall-mounted tapware to create more space on your vanity top.

5) Spruce Up The Shower

Fancy the luxury feel of a rain shower? Easy. Your bathroom makeover can include a new shower that keeps in line with the times and will improve your whole shower experience. Options like the Luna Wall Overhead Shower by Caroma give you the luxury without the high cost.

Most brands offer ranges that include tapware and showers for a cohesive look throughout the bathroom.

6) Get New Bathroom Accessories

Towel rails, robe hooks, toilet roll holders, soap dishes… New bathroom accessories are a very quick and simple way to modernise your bathroom. Even tap drains and wastes for basins and showers can be changed. A pop-up plug might not have a huge impact on the overall style, but you’ll love the modern functionality.

Like showers and tapware, you can usually stick to one range within a brand for a fully unified bathroom.

7) Paint The Tiles

New tiles will absolutely transform your bathroom. But, because this is a makeover not a reno, why don’t you grab some specialised paint and paint over them? Drab floor or wall tiles can look brand new once painted with a modern new colour.

You’ll have to clean, dry, sand, prime and undercoat your tiles before the final topcoat. The effort will definitely be worth it.

8) Resurface The Bathtub

Old bathtubs look dull, stained, scratched and chipped. If you have the budget, you could upgrade your bath to something that might suit your needs better. Otherwise, resurfacing your existing bathtub is a very affordable way to get it looking brand new without replacing it and sending it to landfill. If you don’t live too far out in the sticks, a quick Google search will probably reveal a handful of contractors in your area for bathroom resurfacing.

9) Paint Untiled Walls AND The Ceiling

If you’re painting, don’t forget to paint the ceiling and the door so your refreshed bathroom looks complete.

10) Change Your Window Dressings

Maybe now is the time to get rid of old curtains or blinds and install some shutters, or even add a privacy film to your windows to make the whole space feel larger and brighter.

11) Modernise Your Styling

Greenery and artwork are on trend for bathroom styling.

Feature tiles might look amazing, but they’re permanent and expensive. If you have a blank wall, hang some nice artwork. It’s much easier to swap that out next time you want a bathroom makeover.

Install a little plant shelf up high for a cascading pot plant. Brighten up an empty corner with a plant stand or hang a plant basket. Any greenery will soften the typically harsh bathroom space with the added benefit of purifying the air.

12) New Towels and Mats

This goes without saying, especially if you’ve upgraded your towel rails. New towels will not only complement your new features, they’ll feel good too. You certainly deserve a plush new way to dry off in your good-as-new bathroom.

Visit a Tradelink store for bathroom makeover inspiration. You can browse the extensive showroom displays and ask a Tradelink showroom consultant for advice. They’ll be as excited about your makeover project as you are.