Decorating a bathroom in a rented home
Here are some ideas to help you perform that much-needed bathroom makeover in your rental home.
17/03/2023
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Bathrooms in many rental properties tend towards being more functional than stylish. However, if you're a renter and would like to spruce up your dull-looking or outdated bathroom without spending too much of your hard earned cash, here are some ideas Envy Property Management Team recommends to help you perform that much-needed bathroom makeover without blowing your budget.
Introduce colour
Colour has a huge effect on the appearance of a room and it's easy to bring colour into your décor (or get rid of those lurid green walls!). Replacing bathroom tiles can be costly and requires skill, but simply repainting the ceiling, walls and woodwork is relatively cheap and easy to do. You may be surprised at the difference a coat of paint can make!
There are special bathroom paints that are more suited to damp conditions and inhibit the growth of mould, and they come in a wide range of colours.
Discuss your painting options with the Landlord or Rental Agent. If you explain that you will be saving them money by improving the bathroom - how could they refuse!
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Storage options
Bathroom cabinets and vanities tend to catch the eye, so if they look unattractive they can really let down the appearance of the whole room.
Start by having a good old clear out and get rid of any clutter that's taking up storage space or making your vanity top look untidy. Then give your cabinets and vanity unit a thorough clean. If they still don't look great after cleaning, consider painting the doors or changing the door handles to give them an entirely new look.
Try to then make better use of the storage space inside your cabinets, so your vanity doesn't become covered in toiletries and cosmetics. If you run short of space in your cabinets, use some attractive wicker baskets or something similar to display all your makeup and accessories neatly on your work surface, rather than in a disorganized pile!
Love to shower
Many older rental homes only have a bathtub in the main bathroom. There's an easy way to add a shower without spending a fortune, and the Landlord or Rental Agent won't say no to improvements that won't cost them a cent!
The solution is to fit a shower screen to one side of the bathtub and replace the existing bath tap with a fitting that comes complete with a long extension cable and tap. You get the shower you always wanted, and you add value to the rental property at the same time!
Accessorize
Changing the smaller details of your bathroom's appearance all adds up to make a big improvement on the overall look and feel of the room. For instance, replacing a mouldy or just plain ugly shower curtain with a cheap new one can make a world of difference.
Bathroom shower curtains come in all kinds of colours and patterns and are easy to hook into place, and then add matching bath mats and towels that coordinate with or enhance your colour scheme - all available at your local Home Comforts store at affordable prices. You get the idea!
These are just a few ideas to get you started - as you can see, with a little creativity it's possible to transform a shabby old bathroom and create a welcoming and relaxing ambiance - for minimal expense and effort.