If you live in
a rental home and you don’t know how to fix the bathroom or how to make it
presentable, following are few tips that can help you to make the small changes
and make the space livable for you.
Rental homes
may have a bathroom which is not presentable or has the hardware that you
dislike; however, if you know how to make it work by introducing the
much-needed changes, the complete look can be changed.
Themed Bathrooms
If you are not
a fan of themed bathrooms, but you are in a rental house which has themed
spaces, it means that you will have to cover the theme with an alternative. For
example, if you don’t like blue tiled bathroom, you may hide it with painted
floor cloth.
Less is more
Some of the
renovators have the tendency to go overboard in terms of making changes or
adding new elements into the bathroom space, which may contribute to making the
overall space cluttered. If you have a bathroom in the rental house that may
resemble the above-mentioned case, it is time for you to make changes by
getting rid of the additional elements. For example, the lighting shades can be
changed to add simple bulbs. Likewise, the curtain can be replaced with a glass
separator to create a cleaner look.
Smart Changes
As it has been
said earlier, the changes in the bathroom can be very small; however, if they
are done cogently, it can make a huge difference in terms of changing the
complete outlook. For example, if you don’t like the number of pipes under the
sink of the bathroom, it can be concealed if you put few of the plant pots into
that area. It would add greenery and serve as the cover for the less pleasing
parts of the space. Similarly, if the toilet is white in color, it can be
replaced or mixed with some color. For instance, if you add black color for the
cover of the toilet seat, it could help to create a black and white theme.
If you don’t
have the time to maintain the walls of the bathroom space in terms of upgrading
the wall paint or safeguarding the walls from moisture, opting for faux walls
can solve your problem to a large extent. Moreover, the tiles can be replaced
with the panel on one of the walls, if your budget is limited and you want to
save the money, as the house is rental.
Significance of Time
If you really
dislike the rental bathroom, chances are you will tend to spend more on the
renovation, which would ultimately consume your time more than the required.
Therefore, it is important to make changes which will save your time and energy
in terms of modifying the weak areas or décor of the bathroom space. For
instance, if you make a list of things that you want to add or replace in the
space can help to complete all the tasks one by one. In addition, following the
list will also give you ample time to assess if the change in the bathroom is
the requirement or it’s just your extravagant tendency speaking.
Cleanliness
People usually
underestimate the role of neatness in things in general, however, it has been
noticed that if you give importance and spend time on maintaining the hygiene
of any place, it will most likely appear nice in appearance as well. In other
words, if you can’t afford to bring or add accessories for the rental bathroom,
but if you have time and a small amount of money to keep it maintained and
tidy, the look of the space can be improved many times.
Help from a Professional
Although this
option may sound a little expensive to you than the options mentioned above,
however, if you are on good terms with a professional in the field, it could
make your job easy by providing you insights and easy tips. For example, if you
know or are friends with an interior designer, he/she might pinpoint
significant areas of the space that will transform the appearance without
having to spend money on getting new things for the space.
Functionality
If you don’t
know how to categorize what type of things in the bathroom space are useful and
what are installed in the space for the mere purpose of decoration, you could
take help from an outsider or a friend who would be able to help you to with
sorting this out. Once you have figured out the functional and non-functional
parts of the space, half of your job will be done. And the other half of the
job means that you will have to take out that non-functional stuff to create
space and add simplicity to the bathroom space.
Plumbing
If the rental
bathroom is already well decorated, chances are the plumbing or pipelines will
need some kind of fixing, especially if the rental house is in an area where
the moisture is a big part of the environment, as the moisture aggravates the
worn off paint and pipeline issues in the bathroom. This means that if you get
a good plumber and get any kind of leakage issues fixed or plumbing problems
sorted, the presentation of the bathroom space will get enhanced. Moreover, the
door knobs or other hardware can be replaced with simple or better materials to
complement your fixtures in the bathroom space.
Storage Space
If the storage
space is cluttered, de-cluttering it will immediately help to make the bathroom
space seem spacious. Moreover, vanity mirrors can also contribute to increasing
the spaciousness of the area. If you are not short on money, you can spend
money on getting new and simple shelves or cabinets, if that is what you like
to make the space seem new. The main point is to remember that cabinets and
shelves are supposed to increase the storage area of the space rather than any
other purpose.
