If you have your average household bathroom, but want to turn it into a peaceful oasis without draining your bank account, here are a few tips for converting it into a place you’ll long to hang out:

Paint it an appealing and peaceful color. Pale and subtle colors such as a muted sage, vanilla cream, buttery yellow or a pastel sky blue can be the perfect backdrop for a serene environment. Be sure to select paint with an eggshell or semi-gloss sheen that is especially made for a bathroom in order to have the paint be sturdy enough to withstand daily bouts of hot water in this steamy room.

Replace the dented aluminum ho-hum towel racks and toilet paper holder with matching bronze, copper or stainless steel accessories. Having a light fixture that aligns with the upgraded hardware will harmonize the look.

Replacing countertops with stone or tile can add a huge amount of oomph for little cash outlay. Painting or re-staining the existing cabinetry can upgrade the appearance as well.

Spend a bit of extra money to get the thickest and most luxurious towels that you can find. Nothing says pampering like soft and high quality towels.

Candles around the bathtub create a lush and romantic ambience for very little money. Scented candles in your favorite aroma can add another level of sensory delight.

Replacing the toilet seat with a brand new, knick-free model can make your throne look ready for a queen or king.

Tile isn’t just for countertops anymore. You can get wonderful ornamental tile varieties at your local home building supply store. Tiling from floor to chair-rail height or even just a row of tile as a border will add a unique and striking design element to your bathroom.

Look over some design and decorating magazines in order to become inspired by the photo spreads of color schemes and motifs. Cut out examples of the looks that you like, keep them in a folder and then begin to stroll the aisles of your local shops. After exploring tile, hardware accessories, paint colors and bath linens, you’ll begin to have a stash of ideas that could work for your home. Gather the ones that are harmonious and get started on creating your own personal spa-like oasis.

Before you change the overall theme or decor in your bathroom you should ask why you need a change. Even though remodeling a bathroom will upgrade the value of a house, it may not be enough to give that fresh new look many homeowners are looking for. Therefore you should take some time to decide the final outcome, design and the colour scheme of your bathroom. Remodeling a bathroom is a big investment for most of us. Just because that reason we need to get the most out of it by spending a little extra money and going for a new theme. A remodeled bathroom with the old theme may still look that same and your guests may not even notice it.

A reason that many homeowners do not go for a theme change is because that they fear the change will be worse off than the current theme. You can find a solution to this problem by searching online for modern bathroom themes and pictures. Just by browsing through them you will start to see how a new theme and a fresh decor can really improve the overall value of your house. If you are still doubtful after this process, you can consult an interior designer to get some professional advice. Not only that they will be able to give you suggestions for a new theme, they will also point you in directions to improve your house that you have never thought of.

Even though remodeling a bathroom and changing theme are totally different subjects, you do not need to wait until the remodeling is completed. By thinking though both processes thoroughly, you will be able to save a lot of time and money. But most importantly you will have a great looking bathroom that will last for years.