Upgrading your bathroom can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it can be a rewarding and enjoyable project. Whether you want to create a relaxing retreat or a functional family space, understanding the fundamentals of your bathroom's layout and design possibilities is crucial. This blog will walk you through the essential steps, from measuring your space and choosing a style to optimizing storage and adding those perfect finishing touches. CLV Group Developments Inc. has experience designing and decorating hundreds of unique apartments, and by following these tips, we know that you’ll be well on your way to transforming your bathroom into a beautiful and practical sanctuary.

Understanding Your Space

• Measuring your space: You can’t change where your plumbing goes, but understanding the space you can modify is the first step in upgrading your bathroom. Measure the free space around the sink and toilet. Don’t forget about the wall areas that you have available!
• Style and aesthetics: Determine what design style you want to go with—maybe a beach theme? Something ultra-modern? A pop of colour or natural fabrics and textures? Your interior design preferences will further determine your budget and what you may need or want to buy for your bathroom.
• Budgeting: Before you start your bathroom overhaul, understand how much you can spend and prioritize the features that are most important to you. If you need to replace fixtures, ensure you purchase those before you start to buy decor.

Storage Solutions

One of the biggest issues with bathroom spaces is storage or lack thereof. If you have a built-in cabinet, look at fixing up the inside to have shelves, drawers, or baskets to easily store your bathroom goods and frequently used items.

Most retailers offer a wide selection of stylish baskets and storage items, so shop around and find the colours, designs, and styles that best suit your personality and interior design style. 

Since you’re already redecorating, do an inventory of what you have and throw out any expired products or donate anything you wouldn’t use anymore. Many of us buy products with the best of intentions to try them out, but they end up gathering dust. This is a great time to reduce your collection of shampoo bottles or unused face masks.

Lighting and Mirrors

Most bathrooms have limited natural light. It’s possible your bathroom doesn’t even have a window for privacy reasons. However, this can make the space very dark and unwelcoming. If you’re stuck with a small window or none at all, you’ll have to get creative with the lighting. 

Mirrors with backlighting are becoming increasingly popular for their dual functionality. They can help brighten up a space twofold by creating and reflecting light around them. You can also hang battery-operated lighting in darker corners that don’t take up much space while providing a comfortable glow.

Fixtures and Fittings

Even a simple change of shower head, taps, or doorknobs can help fix up your bathroom and give it new life. When you’re remodelling, there’s a wide range of appearance options, from matte black to gleaming chrome, to fit any style preference. By choosing fixtures and fittings that match and fit into your interior decorating style, you can pull a bathroom together in a simple, easy way that is cohesive with your whole home aesthetic.

Finishing Touches

With your space measured, your style chosen, and your storage solutions sorted, it's time to add those final touches that bring your bathroom together. Knick-knacks and accessories play a crucial role in elevating the look and feel of your space. Consider adding stylish soap dispensers, chic towel racks, and elegant mirrors that match your chosen theme. Small details, like matching toothbrush holders or a coordinated set of bathroom mats, can make a significant difference. 

If you’re looking for an apartment space you can make your own, visit our listings at CLV Group today to discover our apartment offerings in Ontario and Quebec.