Do you have a bathroom that serves the needs of day-to-day use and functions well, but could stand a small transformation from bland to stylish? A facelift in the bathroom doesn't necessarily mean structural changes, but more to do with the cosmetic changes needed to infuse updated designs. A bathroom facelift could mean new paint, resurfaced walls, new sink, taps or even a new bathtub. All of which are inexpensive ways to add a sense of newness to the room and change your feeling about the room. Also think about whether you plan to sell the home in the near or distant future, these small changes will affect the mind set of any potential buyers.



Putting yourself in the position of setting out to purchase a home, what you would you rather see? Older homes have a lot of character depending on age, but realistically thinking, would you rather see dull walls and a bathroom suite that has lost its luster or bright shiny new bathroom fixtures? Take a look at several before and after pictures and the answer should be quite simple. An older home with the original vanity, basin, taps, the outdated shower door and shower head, immediately says “more money to dish out” to a buyer. Even though these are really inexpensive replacements, nobody wants to spend more than they have to. According to Real Estate News, if the bathroom doesn't have the “wow” principal when a buyer walks in, even if the remainder of the home is in relatively good condition, this could have an influence on whether they choose to purchase the home.

Small touches in the bathroom make a difference

Spend the money to replace old hardware, install new lighting and mirrors, a sophisticated thermostatic shower with dual body jets and slide rail; these simple additions give your home some selling power. To get the asking price you want means having to invest some money. For as little as a $1000 you can spruce up the bathroom to give it the selling features needed to seal the deal. For example a standard white straight bath can be purchased for under $200, a new bathroom vanity with basin, in the $200 range. If you're on a modest budget a facelift is attainable by shopping around and visiting DIY websites on how to install new bathroom furniture for further savings.

Depending on what you want to spend, a complete 3 piece pottery bathroom suite to include a pedestal sink, bathtub with bath panel, push button cistern and pan for as little as $400 with taps included. Any type of bathroom project has to fit into your budget, but by adding some bright new bathroom accessories, towel racks, soap dish holders or heated towel rail will put back some spark in the bathroom for a modern day look.