Best tips for getting that Wow factor w/o the increased cost
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Anyway, I have read that it can be best to opt for cheaper basins and spend that saving on tapware etc.
I was just wondering if anyone who had already designed or renovated a bathroom had any great tips on giving a bathroom that extra special touch? How to give it that "wow" factor by simple changes to colour, lighting, tiles etc?
I would be grateful for any feedback, thank you!
Anyway, I have read that it can be best to opt for cheaper basins and spend that saving on tapware etc.
I was thinking the opposite - the tapewear would be fairly simple to change over after handover (or when you have saved some extra $$$) but the basins would also need the bench replaced if you did that later. So I was thinknig to upgrade the basins firstly and if budget allows then tapwear. If not, the tapwear will be a DIY job once the loan is looking manageable
One thing to be aware of is that tile upgrades can be a huge extra cost. Have a really good look at the basic tile range and see if there's something you can work with. A small amount of a stunning but more expensive tile as a feature can add some wow.... whereas doing a whole wall might just make you want to cry.
If you want but can't afford stone benchtops, look at some of the stone-look laminates - they can come up a treat, especially if you're able to get them in a gloss finish.
Also, plain tiles can be a great background for some really fabulous accessories - those can be added any time and changed as often as you like.
And you can see whether there are items that can be easily replaced with more expensive versions at a later date when you can afford it - but you need to make sure that the replacements are compatible. For example, tap holes need to be in the right place, sink cut-outs the right size....so it can be tricky.
We spent a few hours in Reece today and managed to make a few choices in regards to tapware. It's still early stages yet so I might do a bit more searching.
Just remember it's the accessories that make the difference in the room, not necessarily the tiles etc.
My builder has a bronze/silver/gold range of things. I upgraded my bathroom tiles to the silver range but instead of paying extra for a feature tile, or a strip of mosaics I simply made one whole wall one tile from the silver range, and the rest of the bathroom white. Have a look at my thread about page 14 to see what I mean.
Focus on doing things like 2700 high ceilings as I think that makes a HUGE difference to the feel of the house.
Cheers Lou
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