With the recent problems in our nation's economy it is no wonder that people don't seem to be making changes and modifications to their homes. The room that gets ignored the most happens to be the bathroom suite. There are many reasons why it gets left back, but the biggest one is that people think that they can't afford to change it. The fact is that you can make a lot of changes to the room without putting a dent into your budget.

Most homeowners are staying put in their homes and they are looking for inexpensive updates that will fit into their housing budget. Finding changes that you can make to a bathroom may seem to be out of reach for your financial situation, but there are several affordable ways to make the room look different.

Before beginning any project make sure that you take everything out of the room and clean it up. This will ensure that you are starting from scratch.

Ways to change your bathroom

There are several very economical ideas that will help in transforming the look of your bathroom. You can change it with a few small adjustments such as new towels, or completely modify the entire environment. With a few simple ideas you will be well on your way to a new bathroom suite.

Lighting is one of the most economical and effective ways to make a room seem more warm and happy. There is no sense in making the room cold and miserable for everyone who uses it.

There are many different types of lighting fixtures that can be used to not only change a room, but also to create a lighting effect that everyone can enjoy. You may also want to throw in some nice candles to enhance the ambiance of the room. It will look nice and smell good at the same time.


One of the most cost effective and easiest ways of changing how a room looks is to purchase some paint. Pick out a bright and sunny color such a yellow or even a more subtle blue.

Change the handles and knobs on all of your bathroom cabinets. Any home store carries several kinds of hardware and most of them are very cheap.

Although changing the sink or toilet may be an option for some people, most of us don't want to put in that kind of time or money. One inexpensive trick for making these bathroom necessities look different with little effort would be to change the faucets and fixtures on them. There is a wide array of different types to choose from and almost all of them will work on any sink or tub.

For a quicker and simpler bathroom transformation try changing all of the smaller things in the room. Items like a shower curtain, window treatment, or rugs can be replaced old ones and will make a huge difference in how the entire place looks.

Modifying the little touches in the room will also make a huge change. Something as simple as a basket of towels will add a vibrant touch and a friendly feel. This will make all of your family and friends feel especially welcome.

You do not have to spend a lot of money on changing your bathroom suite. With a few easy and simple modifications you will be able to create a showplace that everyone will love.

Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer. Her current area of specialism is contemporary furniture, futon and office chair