Budget-friendly ways to transform your bathroom in the New Year

You may have decided that this is the year to transform your bathroom into the bathroom of your dreams. However, after the Christmas excess many of us are also looking at ways to economise. So is there a way to renovate your bathroom without breaking the bank? This blog aims to find out!

Starting a new project in the New Year

Whilst the start of a new year seems the perfect time to begin a home renovation project, don’t be tempted to rush straight in. Take your time to decide what you want to achieve and research how you can accomplish it. Doing this should mean you end up with the bathroom you’ve always wanted but within your budget.

How best to stick to a budget

Before you start your bathroom transformation, it is wise to set yourself a budget. To do this, there are a few factors to consider:

What do you want to achieve? Which areas of your bathroom need improvement?
Research different products and their prices
Do you need professional help or are you tackling the job yourself?
Do you have a deadline or time restraints?

Once you’ve answered these questions you should be able to set yourself a realistic budget. Monitoring this budget throughout the project should help you start within it – or hopefully under it!

What aspects of the bathroom are easy to improve

Bathroom walls

Changing the colour or design of your bathroom walls can have a truly transformative effect, altering its ambience and feel. Traditionally, the wall covering of choice for bathrooms is tile. However, tiling can be costly and time consuming. An ideal alternative are bathroom wall panels.

These bathroom and shower wall panels can be fitted directly over existing tiles and are so simple to install, you can do it yourself. They are easy to maintain, requiring only a wipe with a clean cloth to keep them looking beautiful, and are 100% waterproof, which makes them perfect for rooms with high levels of moisture such as the bathroom.

As well as substance, wall panels also have style. They come in a wide variety of different colours, designs, and textures, each perfectly emulating a real material, from natural wood and luxurious marble to sophisticated stone and contemporary concrete.

In terms of cost, wall panels can be the slightly more expensive option, but the benefits they offer mean you will save in the long term. For example, as you can install them yourself you do not need to pay for professional help; they are extremely durable and long lasting which means they will not need replacing as often as traditional tiles; and if any damage is done, it is easy to remove and replace the damaged panel. Overall, they are the most cost-effective wall covering option.

Bathrooms fixtures

Changing fixtures, such as showers, sinks, and lighting, can truly transform your bathroom. Whether you’re wanting to replace tired, worn items, or are looking to introduce a new colour scheme or design, investing in new fixtures and fittings can make all the difference. However, replacing items such as sinks or showers can be costly, particularly when it comes to the removal and replacement of tiles.

By choosing wall panels as an alternative wall covering, you are saving yourself time and effort in the future. These panels are easy to install and even easier to remove, which makes the installation of new fittings so much simpler.

Bathroom ceiling

A dark bathroom can be transformed into a light, airy space by simply adding a new ceiling. Ceilings in rooms with high levels of condensation can become discoloured and dirty, particularly if they have been painted. Being 100% waterproof and requiring no grout, ceiling panels can reduce the chance of mould and mildew developing, keeping your bathroom ceiling bright and clean. Ceiling panels are also incredibly light so, as with wall panels, they can be installed by any capable DIYer with ease. Also, similar to wall panels, they are a cost-effective choice.

Bathroom transformation with National Plastics

If you’re looking to transform your bathroom this new year, start your journey with National Plastics. Our range of wall, ceiling, and shower panels are the perfect – and easy! – way of renovating your bathroom. For more information, call our friendly, expert team today on 0800 22 77 77.

January 9, 2025 | View: 62 | Categories: Bathroom Wall Panels, PVC Panels