Before proceeding with our updates in the bathroom, I strongly recommend that you make a full-fledged repair, especially since you can put it in 20 thousand rubles. But this is a topic for a separate article, and now let's talk about the update and, rather, about the decorative repair. I have categorized items from cheap to more expensive. Let `s start?
By the way, read the article on how I did repair in your apartment with a salary of 25 thousand rubles a month.
Budget options
I must say right away that the observance of minimalism and cleanliness will create the feeling of a noble and stylish bathroom, even if there is no expensive renovation in it. It is enough not to allow variegation, to do everything in the same colors. About mistakes in interior design we wrote a separate article, there is an example of a bathroom, I highly recommend reading it.
Heated towel rail
We have already written a detailed article about renovation of heated towel rails, our readers really liked it, I think it will be useful to you too. It is not necessary to completely replace it, there are other options, and it is written about them at the link above.
As far as budget is concerned, coil upgrades can be free at all. The box will cost inexpensively, about 1000 rubles. or even less.
Organization of storage
Storage of all hygiene products, jars, etc. on the washing machine, by the mirror or on a stool, it definitely spoils the appearance of even a well-renovated bathroom. Therefore, it is important to consider where everything you need will be stored. Moreover, it is possible not to buy a full-fledged wardrobe with doors, but to choose baskets that are fashionable nowadays for the interior. By the way, about the baskets. Buy something decent and lingerie. Sometimes people keep it in bags, boxes of unthinkable size, etc. Decor options in the photo below. Universal baskets can be bought from 200 to 500 rubles. For linen, large ones will cost more, from 1000 rubles.
Paintings
Nowadays, pictures and photographs are often hung on the walls in small, cozy bathrooms, which can be easily replaced. You can quickly change the mood of the whole room if you want.
Lighting
First of all, we are talking about brightness, there should be a lot of light. Even if it seems to you that the lamp is too powerful, it may be the right one for the bathroom. So, in mine I put a street one, which cost 432 rubles. in Leroy Merlin, it is entirely "studded" with LEDs and its brightness is excellent. The photo turned out to be a little overexposed, but I think the essence is clear.
Bathroom set
Replacing toothbrush cups, soap dishes, etc. can cost 1000 rubles or even less, and the room will sparkle with new colors.
Stylish curtain, towels and rug
Again, very cheap accessories that will quickly improve the look of your bathroom. If it is in light colors, then you should choose bright contrasting things, thus placing accents. Spending only a few thousand rubles, you can completely change the look of the room, it is best to buy several sets and change them to suit your mood.
Screen under the bathroom
It costs a penny, from 500 rubles, and modern good screens look very high quality and soundly. Literally 15 years ago, such accessories did not look solid, but now they can look appropriate, including with very expensive repairs.
Mini renovations and slightly more expensive solutions
Above we talked more about decorative elements, and now it's time to discuss more serious things. Sometimes it is not at all necessary to completely renovate the bathroom; it is enough to update a few outdated interior items or part of the plumbing.
Mirror and cabinet
This thing can be both cheap (within 5 thousand rubles) and expensive. However, it is necessary to update this part of the room, if it looks bad, for sure, otherwise you will not be able to achieve an eye-pleasing result. The photo shows a cheap option.
Sealant and grout
Replacing the sealant framing the bathtub, cleaning or partially renewing the grout between the tiles is a mandatory thing that must be done at regular intervals, because no one is immune from mold. But besides functionality, there is also an aesthetic component. It can cost from 1,000 to 10,000 rubles, depending on whether you do everything yourself, or hire someone.
Mixer, shower
Over time, everything wears out, and even more so with our poor quality water. Replacing the shower, mixer, coil, etc. the thing is also mandatory (although sometimes it is enough to clean them with vinegar or special means from limescale, remove blockages, replace gaskets and tighten the nuts). It will cost to replace all these things from 3 thousand rubles.
Bath, toilet, sink
You probably see that over time, plumbing becomes covered with a coating, rust, which cannot be cleaned. Scratches and even chips often appear. Of course, all this can be repaired, for example, if you have an expensive toilet or sink. But if you have them almost Soviet, then replace them immediately! It may seem that a good bathtub will cost 20 thousand, no less, but this is not so, you will buy an acrylic bath for 5 thousand rubles, and a steel one is even cheaper. The main thing is not to choose options with too thin walls. A toilet bowl can be bought for 2-3 thousand. Better not to take the cheapest options, for 1000, etc., there is a high risk of leaks and other malfunctions.
