Bathroom Upgrade Ideas For All Budgets

Bathrooms are often a place you dash into in the morning, a quick shower to freshen up before you head off to work for the day. But what if you were to spend time upgrading your bathroom? Treat yourself and create a tranquil space to relax, somewhere you can relax and unwind after a long day working.

Take it one step further and create yourself a home spa space that will help you relax and slow down from the day's stresses. Spoil yourself by installing a luxury steam shower or a bath that feels big enough to stretch out and unwind in.

Budget Bathroom Upgrades

Upgrading your bathroom is something you can do on a budget. Here are some of the smaller upgrades you can make to help your bathroom become a place of relaxation.

Fresh Paint

When was the last time you gave your bathroom a fresh coat of paint? You can easily do this yourself, but make sure you use bathroom paint, as this will help protect the walls from dampness created due to bathrooms being a typically wet space.  

Clean Grouting and Sealant

Our bathrooms are inherently a damp area, and left unventilated is a place mould can grow easily. Grouting in the tiles and grouting that helps protect in many ways is a typical space for this to happen.

It's often tempting to knock all the tiles off and start again, but if you're on a budget and your tiles are not the problem, there is no real need to replace them. You can scrape out the old mouldy grout and replace with fresh grouting. Make sure you remove any signs of mould and that it's deep enough to hold in the new grout.

*Tip – Help avoid mould build-up by regularly venting and allowing areas to dry. Also, avoid storing bottles in corners around your bath or the bottom of the shower.

New Vinyl Flooring

Often the smallest room in the house, replacing your bathroom flooring with new vinyl can be done for around £200 (depending on the size and location).

Adding fresh vinyl flooring can add a cushion of softness that is warmer underfoot, but please, no carpet in the bathroom. While carpet is warmer underfoot, carpet is hard to keep clean and creates a nice home for mould to grow.

Bathroom Storage

Create the perfect clutter-free bathroom by having a place to keep all your grooming products. It's best not to keep them at the bottom of the shower or around the bath, as this will encourage mould. Keep these surfaces clear and clean, and this will help add to a sense of calm and relaxation.

Add a cabinet to the wall or even hire a carpenter to build you some purpose-built storage under your sink or around your toilet area. It's best to avoid a corner storage area inside your shower, as this will limit the space you have and encourage areas to stay damp for longer and build up mould.

New Taps and Shower Head     

Are your taps looking dated, dripping or hard to turn on and off? It's probably time you took the plunge and upgraded them. It might be just a washer that needs replacing but treats yourself and adds a touch of style by upgrading your taps.

Replacing or upgrading your taps can seem like an easy job, but for the £100 it will cost to hire a plumber to do the job for you, it will save you time and hassle by just asking the professionals to do the work for you.

Budget Bathroom Upgrade costs

Next Level Bathroom Upgrades

Your time is important to you, and so is the ability to relax and unwind. Maybe you want a spa day but don't have the time or one near you. Why not invest a little more into your bathroom and include these next level bathroom upgrades?

Tiling Update

Bland white tiles don't say spa day, do they? It's time to upgrade your tiles, but what should you install to create more of a spa feeling in your bathroom. We suggest natural stone style tiles are just what helps create that home spa feeling.

Installing new tiling is an art, and unless you have the right cutting tools or skills, you should leave this one to the pros. Local tradespeople will be used to working with your chosen material and will be able to give you that professional finish that you want from your bathroom upgrade.

Power Shower Vs Steam Shower

Do you jump in the shower in the morning and feel disappointed with the power of the water that you are getting? You could install a power shower for around £500 or you could treat yourself and upgrade to a steam shower.

Installing a steam shower will feel like you have a home spa and not just a regular bathroom shower. You'll be excited to get up in the morning to get in the shower, and the only problem is that you might not want to get out.

Install a New Bath

In many homes, the bath is seen as wasted space and can often be pulled out in favour of a larger shower area, but wait… before you pull your bath out and not replace it. Did you know having a bath can help you relax and soothe your aching muscles?

If your bath is too small to stretch out, contact a local tradesperson and see if you can install a larger bath in your space. You might have to change things around a little, but it might be worth it.

Imagine lighting some candles, soothing music and maybe even a glass of wine to unwind after a hard day in the office or after a workout.

Bathroom TV

Do you feel that you never get a moment to watch something you want on TV? Install a TV in your bathroom and enjoy relaxing while bathing and catching up on your favourite TV show.

Light some candles to set the mood and enjoy a few moments to enjoy your show in peace.

Extractor Fans

This one is a practical upgrade option, but it's important. If you're spending a little more time in the bath or installing a steam shower, you'll want to make sure you extract enough moisture to help prevent mould build-up.

It might be just a case of replacing your old fan with one that is more efficient, but contact a professional to ask them to check what you need and will work best for your bathroom.

Luxury Bathroom Upgrades

You've read the budget-friendly and next-level upgrades, but what you deserve is luxury and a real home spa. It's time to throw your budget out and take your bathroom to the next level. It's no longer a bathroom. You're creating a luxury home spa that adds a touch of extra class that you deserve.

You'll want to include some of the features we mentioned above, but to add something extra that gives you a true home spa, you'll want to consider the following.

Think about what luxury is for you. What materials do you want to use, and how do you use them. Natural stone or marble is attractive and calming to the eye and will help create the feeling you want.

Create a Wet Room

Changing your bathroom into a wet room is highly desirable, and if you are looking for a luxury option, a wet room should be on your list. Changing your bathroom into a wet room is best done by professionals, and checking with a local specialist first is always advisable.  

A specialist will be able to let you know what is needed and give you all the high-end luxury options that you want to include.

Adding a wet room also adds value to your home, as it's often a feature that potential buyers will be attracted to, so it will normally pay for itself if you're selling in the future.

Under Floor Heating

Stepping out of your bath or shower onto a cold tiled floor isn't creating that luxury feel, so when you're making the perfect home spa, you'll need to include underfloor heating so you're never cold underfoot again.

There are many other benefits to underfloor heating that includes a minimalist look to your room, even heating of your room and cheaper to run than traditional heating systems.

Mood Lighting

Having a single bright light that comes on isn't going to set the mood for your spa day feeling. Carefully placed lighting around the room will help create a more relaxed feeling you want from your home spa.

Choosing the right colour and style of lighting will be important here, as the smallest of changes can give you a big change in how the lights make your room feel.

Jacuzzi Style Bath

It's always tempting to remove a bath from your room, but instead, have you thought about adding a jacuzzi style bath? While a traditional bath will help your muscles relax, adding that extra luxury will come from adding a jacuzzi bathtub to help you relax and unwind.

Let the bubbles relax and massage your aching muscles away, helping you forget all the stresses of the day and means you'll get a better night's sleep, so you're ready for the next day ahead.

Waterfall taps

Waterfalls are nature's shower, so adding a waterfall tap to your shower can give you escapism and the feeling you get from standing under a natural waterfall. Feeling like you are at one with nature helps your mind relax and feel like you're out enjoying nature.

*Bonus Tip

Give your home spa the extra touches to finish it off. Include plants, natural stone tiling and enough storage to keep everything neat for the perfect Zen moment. Most of all, enjoy and relax.

Remember, it's your space to create the perfect home spa feeling you deserve and have worked hard for.