Give Your Bathroom a Facelift on a Budget

So you've been giving the interior of your house a makeover.  You’ve designed the kitchen and fitted it, the lounge is looking cosy, the bedroom is comfy now all that’s left to do is design your bathroom – but where to start?

There's no need to spend a massive fortune - you can achieve as rustic or as opulent a look as you desire if you simply employ a keen eye and some savvy shopping.Bear these pointers in mind to design a bathroom that you can really enjoy.

1)  Pared down decor is the most calming option for the bathroom. Strip your furnishings back to a minimum and opt for cool, white walls with a natural finish.

2) Intelligent use of mirrors can make a real impact on the overall look.Make the most of natural light by placing mirrors opposite your windows.

3) Small homely details are creeping their way into every aspect of bathroom design.Why not try including some upholstered furniture, richly coloured walls or possibly even a rocking chair.But only do it if you have the space - one of the worst things that you can do is squeeze in furniture if there's clearly no space.

4) There are fewer things that let a bathroom down more than a dirty old shower curtain.not treat yourself to a new one and machine wash it in order to keep it looking pristine.  It will make a big impact at little cost.

5) Just as new curtains will give the room a fresh lift, new taps will add too the look, being as they are a very easy way to update a room without too much disturbance.

6) Don't forget the basics - liven up your bathroom with new towels, bath mats and accessories such as toothbrush holders.

If you are looking to give your bathroom a more thorough and technical makeover, there are a number of bathroom CAD design packages for your computer that will allow you to accurately render the look of the bathroom before you’ve even lifted a finger.