The 12 Days of Christmas: 12 Bathroom Renovation Ideas

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Tis the season to be jolly; so dust off those old Christmas records, don your best Christmas jumper and spruce up that old bathroom, ready for the holiday season.

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Forget the ’12 Days of Christmas’: that will get you nowhere. Instead, follow the 12 Days of Bathroom Renovation: a far more practical alternative.

Day 1. Get That Paint Brush.
On the first day of Christmas let’s get drastic and paint your entire bathroom. This simple move will instantly provide a new look for your bathroom.
If you really want to get into the festive mood, aim for a healthy mixture of red and green. However, come February I think you’ll be pretty sick of this.

Day 2. Introduce Mosaic Accent Tiles.
Can’t afford to tile your entire bathroom? Then tile accents are ideal.
Quite simply, they are a strip of different tiles which travel along your wall. As you can offset an expensive tile against a cheaper one, mosaic accents are perfect for those on a budget.

Day 3. Get Some Towel Hooks.
Replacing a towel rail with towel hooks is a practical option as you’ll be able to fit many hooks where you previously had just one rail.

Day 4. Find a Vintage Ladder.
A vintage ladder will give your bathroom a boutique look: simply lean it against you wall and then use the rungs to hang your towels.

Day 5. Change Your Finials.
Providing the finishing touch to a curtain rod, finials are a vital part to your bathroom. They are available in a variety of styles and are dead-cheap.
To really get into the festive spirit, look out for some novelty Christmas finials.

Day 6. Get a Curved Curtain Rod.
A curved rod for your shower curtain will give you more space than you’d get with a straight rod, so treat yourself to more elbow room this Christmas.

Day 7. Purchase a tall mirror.
Mirrors naturally reflect light so will create the illusion of space: making small bathrooms appear larger than they are.
By choosing a long, full-length mirror you’ll also create a focal-point for your bathroom.

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Day 8. Add a Rug.
Investing in a fluffy rug will give you something warm and comfy to walk across, whilst creating a homely feel at the same time: the perfect accompaniment for the holiday season.

Day 9. Change Your Taps.
Replacing old taps is a cheap way of making existing sanitary ware look brand new; it also won’t involve tricky wall plumbing so there isn’t any excuse for skipping this one.

Day 10. Update your lights.
Lighting makes a huge impact on your bathroom and should never go unlooked.
There’s lots you can do with lighting, here’s just a couple of suggestions to get you thinking:
• Recessed lighting over your shower or bath will create a relaxing, romantic atmosphere.
• Spotlights over your bathroom cabinets will transform them into a centrepiece.

Day 11. Re-consider Your Storage.
Bathroom cabinets are usually the first things to date in a bathroom so you should invest in some new ones.
To really bring your bathroom into the 21st century get an illuminated bathroom cabinet.

Day 12. Think Novelty Furniture.
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me novelty bathroom furniture; granted it doesn’t have the same ring, but it will certainly add personality to your bathroom.
The two must-haves this holiday season are:
1. A Santa toilet seat cover – They are widely available, dirt cheap and I’ll confess to owning one myself.
2. A reindeer shower curtain – Whilst I don’t currently own one, it’s on next week’s shopping list.

About the Author: Paul is blogger for Splashdirect and aims to make life easier for the average person through a series of DIY tips and buyer’s guides.

Established in 2001, Splashdirect is the UK’s fastest growing online bathroom retailer: Offering over 3000 products, at bargain prices, from both their own label line and leading industry brands.