1. Revamping the bathroom

Updating the whole bathroom can be an expensive job which when you are on a budget is not ideal, however, most of the time there is no problem with the suite meaning that the bathroom can easily be revamped. What you could do is have large porcelain wall tiles put in (not even in the whole bathroom just near the sink and shower and then paint the rest of the room) and then change the flooring using either cheap ceramic floor tiles or even vinyl flooring. The large porcelain tiles will instantly make the room feel more contemporary and up-to-date.

2. Update your home with new flooring

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Changing your carpet can make a large difference, especially if it is a vibrant colour such as blue. You could opt for a nice neutral colour like cream or even put in wooden floor. Now if you are very lucky your floor boards may be in perfect condition so all they would need is to be sanded and then you could just simply varnish them or go for a shabby chic look and paint them a white/cream colour.

3. A lick of paint

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A new coat of paint can do wonders to a room, making it look nice and fresh. Once again you could go for a nice neutral colour making the room look bigger. Also if you have a small and dark room there is specific paint available with a light-reflecting sheen, which gives the impression that the room is light and spacious.

4. Quick Fixes for the Kitchen

The kitchen normally will all need to be updated which can be a large expense. If your budget does not reach, you can tile the splash back with ceramic tiles which are cheap and the space is small so this will also keep the cost down. As well as this once again just painting can help the appearance of the kitchen.

5. The easiest solution for the bedroom

The simplest way you can transform your bedroom is by changing the bed linen. There is a whole range out there so you are bound to find one that complements your room as well as fits in with your budget.

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Considering the Space – Doubling Up

Your first task is to consider the space your have available for your bathroom design – whether your bathroom is large or small, layout is very important. The majority of standard bathrooms come with bath, shower, toilet and sink. However, to create a space that works for both of you, a large shower or double shower could be the perfect solution! Or perhaps a large bathtub – which might also inject some romance – if you can get 5 minutes peace that is! Using an online room planner is a great way to see your bathrooms potential. A double basin is also an obvious his ‘n hers addition to your bathroom, but this shouldn’t be a decision you take lightly. Having two sinks allows you the space and facilities to get ready quickly morning and night with the battle of who’s going first, but also creates more clutter and gives you less counter space.

Mirrors and Décor

Mirrors in a small space are great at opening up a room, so placing two mirrors or one large mirror over the double basin will not only serve as a practical component but will help your bathroom feel more spacious. Decoration of your bathroom can be tricky and this is something that you should carefully consider together. Usually going down the route of a neutral colour scheme is the safest bet. However adding some touches of glamour – for example, designer tiles with some shimmer will help give your bathroom that extra bit of romance and luxury to make your space feel special.

Toilet matters

When it comes to the rest of the bathroom suite, installing a wall mounted toilet, can really make your room feel bigger. Wall mounted basins mean that you will have more space for storage underneath to hide those bathroom items you like to keep out of sight.

Storage options

Storage can be added around the double basin, ensuring that you are making the most out of the space you have available. Separating this into to his n’ hers drawers or cupboards will help keep you both organised without clashing over who’s products are where? And maybe even whose products are who’s?

If you have the room, adding more storage can be helpful for storing towels, toiletries and cleaning products – freeing up more space elsewhere in the house. Building storage or furnishings that purposefully fit a space will help make the most of your home, making sure that you cleverly make use or wall space as well as floor space is essential to making your bathroom layout work to its full potential.

Once your couples bathroom design is complete, you’ll have a sense of satisfaction that you both have your own bathroom space, but with a touch of togetherness too.

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1. Let there be light

The first step to visually opening up a room is to make it feel airier and brighter, so avoid fussy window treatments such as over-long drapes, swags or pelmets and keep it simple – a blind is functional but unobtrusive and can be every bit as beautiful if it’s designed and fitted right. Blinds can be made-to-measure, ensuring a perfect fit whether wooden or your fabric choice. You can even buy kits and make them yourself.

2. Blend in the practical items

If your lounge doubles as an office or dining room, ensure that area and the furniture fit your room and that any equipment can be covered or shut away, as this will create more space than if everything is left out. Choose attractive files and an appropriate chair and try to blend in with your room – a completely different area can visually divide a room.

3. Declutter

Be ruthless with clutter. You can’t go wrong if you follow the mantra ‘a place for everything, and everything in its place’ and take William Morris’s advice to ‘have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’. An easy way to achieve this is to invest in multi-tasking furniture: a coffee table with drawers or baskets, a storage footstool or a bench with a lifting seat for toys or books.

4. Use attractive storage methods

You don’t need to get rid of everything to create more space– an empty room isn’t just uncluttered, it can be characterless, stark and impersonal. Hone your craft or DIY skills and experiment with clever ways of displaying treasured items: box frames, floating shelves – even peg rails and plate racks in older properties.

5. Use colour wisely

Colour and décor play a major part in the illusion of space. Darker colours can be rather claustrophobic – deep blues particularly illustrate this. However, you don’t absolutely have shy away from colour altogether – you could use a deeper colour on a feature wall, stripes or a bold wallpaper. Lighter colours give the impression of space by making walls seem to recede, and with the trend for all things metallic, something that reflects the light will maximise that effect.

6. Play with your light sources

Consider lighting: lighter rooms seem larger, so ideally fit two or three light sources – floor, wall or table, and ceiling – to really brighten up the space while adding depth. Complete the feeling of light with mirrors which will appear to deepen the room whilst also reflecting more light around.

7. Consider Bespoke Built-ins

Make practical-yet-beautiful furniture to perfectly fit your space – shelves and cupboards in tricky alcoves, perhaps, or wall-to-wall open shelving for books. Being able to see the wall behind maintains that feeling of space whilst giving all the storage you can dream of.

Creating more space in your lounge may take a little work, but you’ll certainly benefit from a less cluttered, more relaxing environment.

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