People usually think that renovating or updating a bathroom is a stressful project, but it doesn’t have to be. Relax with our top tips on how to update your bathroom and create a sanctuary that you and your family can enjoy.

Baths

Choosing a bath is a personal choice, based on how your family uses the space. Here are our top tips to remember about the different options available:

For the budget conscious homeowner, a traditional built-in bath is a cost-effective option.

In smaller bathrooms, a corner bath may be top of the list as it takes up the least amount of floor and wall space.

Where you have the space, a free-standing bath is a beautiful addition to your bathroom.

Showers

Built-in, corner, walk-in or over-bath. Which shower is perfect for your home? These are our easy-to-remember tips:

Make the most of your built-in shower cubicle with a clear glass shower door. With more light the space look and feels bigger and brighter.

Shower enclosures use very little space in the room. The clear glass lets the wall tiles show through making the shower itself almost disappear, for an uncluttered look.

Walk in showers are right on trend. Available in clear glass or with the latest black framed panels you can really make the shower a focal point in the bathroom.

The space-savvy choice for a busy family bathroom is the over-bath shower screen. This gives your family more options without big renovations or knocking down of walls.

Basins

What are the benefits of the different types of basins and vanity units available? We break it down into easy bite-size information:

The classic basin and pedestal combo is a fuss-free basin unit with no frills for a streamline look at a good price.

Counter-top basins come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, so you can really find something that suits your unique style.

Wall-mounted basins are excellent for making the space look bigger by showing more of the floor.

Like a wall-mounted basin, a wall-mounted vanity unit with either a built-in basin or counter-top basin, gives the same space-enhancing look but with the added benefit of storage. And let’s face it, a little store goes a long way to keeping things tidy.

A floor standing vanity with either a built-in basin or a counter-tap basin mounted to it, gives you maximum storage and a place to wash your hands, all in one.

For larger bathrooms, a double basin is a wonderful addition to the space, whether you opt for a floor-standing option, a built-in unit or two wall-mounted basins side by side.

Taps and being water-savvy

A tap is a tap, right? Actually, there’s more to it than that! Updating your taps can change the look of your bathroom at a reasonable cost and can save you money too. This is what you need to know:

Replacing your pillar taps with a modern mixer tap updates your bathroom instantly, and it’s easy to set your water temperature. No more icy-cold or burning hot tubs of water!

The newer mixer taps include a built-in aerator which reduces the amount of water but still gives you a good flow of water for washing hands or filling the bath. By saving on your water bill, a new bathroom tap pretty much pays for itself.

Get behind the latest trends with black taps, instead of the traditional chrome. Explore our newest range of taps from NUVO Bathrooms to mix and match the colour of the tap body and handle for a personalised look for your bathroom.

Accessories

Accessories can either finish off a larger renovation perfectly, or they can be the renovation. Here’s how:

Replacing your dated bathroom fittings and accessories with new towel rails and toilet paper holders can really bring your bathroom up to date. Especially if you use trend-forward black accessories, black showerheads and even pop-ups for your basin.

If you’ve completed a larger renovation, then matching the shape and colour finish of your fittings to the rest of the bathroom really finishes off the look of the space to create a cohesive whole.

When renovating, whether a large or small project, it’s important to consider three things.

  1. What your budget is for the project?
  2. How much space you have to work with?
  3. What do you need to make the space work?

With these three questions in mind, use our top tips to find the right options for your home. Armed with a well-defined understanding of what you’re looking for, there’s no need to stress. You can relax and create the perfect bathroom sanctuary for yourself and your family. When in doubt, remember you can always ask in store for assistance and advice.