5 cheap bathroom ideas you can totally do yourself for a tranquil space

With new research revealing that 1 in 5 Brits are now using the bathroom to escape from their loved ones – the toilet has swiftly become the Best Seat in the House!

The study commissioned by Bloo.com – the UK’s no.1 toilet hygiene brand – also found that on average Brits have spent a total of 46 hours in the bathroom since lockdown began with opting to give the room a new coat of paint the most popular makeover choice.

So with the bathroom becoming a safe haven for many Brits, here are some simple and cheap bathroom ideas and improvements you can take to transform the space into the ultimate sanctuary. 

Choose calming scents

Giving the bathroom some R&R doesn’t necessarily mean knocking down walls. To start the revamp, use scents such as jasmine, lavender, or vanilla to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Scented candles, essential oils, lotions, and soaps are the easiest way to add a touch of aromatherapy to boost relaxation, promote stress relief, and set a mood that evokes peace and serenity.

Scents that embrace natural elements can help elevate the feel of the bathroom to make it an inviting place to spend plenty of time indulging in self-care. 

Bring nature indoors

To create a tranquil setting, houseplants and flowers are an easy way to bring some life into the bathroom. Plants are the perfect addition to any space, and to reserve countertop space, hanging plants, air plants, vines, or glass terrariums work wonders to create an oasis and purify the air in the bathroom.

You can also invite mother nature indoors with diffusers or even toilet rim-blocks which are available in refreshing fragrance variations. These handy bathroom accessories are a quick and effective way to keep the loo clean and help to cover up any of the typical bathroom smells. 

Warm wooden accents

Wooden details work effectively to help the bathroom achieve a spa-like feel as it offsets against neutral colours such as white, blue, and beige. The brown accents brought in by wooden pieces of decor add warmth and have an organic appeal.

This includes items such as floating shelves, bamboo mats, a rustic soap dish, acacia stool, or bath caddy. Wicker baskets also work wonders for displaying towels and other bathroom essentials and double up as a practical yet aesthetically pleasing storage solution. 

Upgrade towels and rugs

A core element of relaxation is enlightening the senses. With touch being key, fluffy full bath rugs and luxurious towels are a must-have for the bathroom overhaul. Don’t scrimp on the purchase of towels, robes, and rugs as they are items you’ll make great use of whenever in the bathroom.

For the ultimate upgrade, invest in a towel warmer as it will enable the home spa feel and there’s nothing quite like the feel of a fresh heated towel!

Declutter to invite escapism

To maintain a relaxing atmosphere in the bathroom, it’s important to keep the space free from clutter as a clean and tidy bathroom will aid mindfulness. Keep only the essentials on display and neatly store away other bits in cabinets or wicker baskets to leave the room feeling less cramped.

Whether you use the bathroom to listen to music, get lost in a book, or take on the bloomondayquiz.co.uk, the cleaner the bathroom the easier it will be to enable escapism and unwind.

So there’s some of our cheap bathroom ideas to help transform your space and make your bathroom the ultimate room for relaxation.

Follow Bloo on Instagram @bloo_uk for more tips on keeping your bathroom fresh!