Is your shower in dire need of a makeover or you’re doing a bath remodel? Well, you can update your shower easily with these tips and make your entire bathroom look fresh and new.

Consider A Glass Cubicle

This tip is perfect for people who don’t have a shower cubicle and are still making it work with shower curtains. Shower curtains are annoying and they can be a pain to deal with, so why not get rid of them altogether?

A shower cubicle is much more sleek and modern and there are so many designs available, which will transform your bathroom without having to spend a lot of money and time on a full bathroom remodel. You can go for a glass cubicle or a combination of glass and stone. They will all look equally as beautiful.

Get An Organizer For The Shower

This is another great way to update your old shower and make it look not only more modern but organized as well. You will need to get a shower caddy or organizer for your bathroom. This is usually mounted on the wall and it’s used to store all of the products you use in the shower, like your shampoo, body wash, loofah, razors, combs, and other things.

A shower caddy or organizer is also available in different materials like metal and glass and they will add a nice touch to your bathroom.

Spice Up The Tiles

If you don’t want to go for a whole tile replacement, then you can paint them or replace a few of them, to give your bathroom a whole new look. Painting tiles is super fun and easy to do and it’s a great project to take if you have some time on your hands. All you need is tile-safe paints and some tape and a tarp to ensure that the rest of the bathroom remains clean and tidy.

It doesn’t take much time to paint the tiles at all and you won’t have to spend a lot of money either. You can select a color that goes with the rest of your bathroom to tie the entire space together

Change The Shower Head And Fixtures

Your shower is quite old and it needs to be changed otherwise there are going to be a lot of problems with the drain. It’s best to change up your shower head and also the taps and fixtures, while you’re at it. If you want to make your bathroom look new, then try to go for sleek and modern-looking shower heads, because that will make the entire space look elevated and new.

Metal fixtures are great because they don’t rust and they last a lot longer than other materials. You can either change the fixtures and shower heads by yourself or you can have a plumber change it for you if you don’t have any idea how to do it.

Deep Cleaning The Shower Area

Updating an old shower doesn’t necessarily mean changing anything. You can have a deep cleaning session around the bathroom in order to make it look new. There can be mold and fungus build-up around the nooks and crannies of the bathroom and shower floor and you can easily clean it up to make the bathroom look way better.

You can do it with vinegar and baking soda and apply the mixture all over the darkened corners of the bathroom and shower cubicle. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then you can use a hard bristled brush to scrub the surface clean.

Check For Clogged Drains

While you’re updating the bathroom, it’s a good idea to check for any issues in the drain, whether it’s the sink drain, the shower drain, or even the toilet drain. Your drain might be clogged or it might regurgitate out dirty water. This can be rectified pretty easily with a couple of things.

If your drain is clogged a bit, then you can use boiling water or some heavy-duty bleach to clean out the drains. This works better than those harsh drain cleaners and they won’t damage the pipework either. You can also use a thin stick to poke the drain if there’s any obstruction present in the drain and you need to take it out, in order to make the water flow smoothly.

Get Some Lights

A well-illuminated bathroom will look beautiful and extremely chic. This is an overlooked part of bathroom renovations. What you can do is get lights and fixtures which don’t only light up the place, but also double up as wall décor. This is perfect if your bathroom doesn’t have a lot of natural light coming in from windows. Lights will make your whole space brighter and it can add a new look to your bathroom.

The placement of lights also matters a lot because you want to install the fixtures in a place where there will be maximum light. Not an inch of your bathroom space will be dark.

Add Some Greenery In The Bathroom

This might not sound appealing, but adding plants, real or fake, can add a beautiful look to your bathroom space. You can go for fake succulents if you’re worried about real plants causing a mess in the bathroom, but real plants are also pretty great to use and they don’t need a whole lot of maintenance.

You can also hang some succulents or herb plants in the shower because this will transform your bathroom into a spa since the steam from the water will create a beautiful scent and you can breathe it in while taking a shower. It’s going to feel invigorating and luxurious and you will enjoy bath time a lot.

Check For Any Plumbing Work

Bathrooms, and most importantly showers, will work efficiently when the plumbing work is perfect. If your bathroom is quite old and hasn’t had the plumbing checked in ages, then it’s time to call in the plumbers and let them have a look. Plumbing isn’t only important for the sinks, but also for the shower.

The shower will not operate properly if there is an obstruction in the pipes and there can actually be an accumulation of dirt and debris in the shower nozzle too, which can easily be cleaned and fixed by a plumber. So, the next time you want to update your bathroom or shower, then have a look at the plumbing work as well.

Hot Water For The Shower

If you’re concerned that there’s no hot water for the shower then you can get a small water heater for the shower. It can be easily installed on the wall of the shower and you will have hot water on demand.

There are two types of water heaters available, and those are either gas operated or electrical. It’s up to you which one you want to go for. Electrical heaters last a lot longer, while gas heaters will work more efficiently.

Conclusion

There you have it! These tips will not only make your shower look modern but they are also budget-friendly and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Check with bathroom remodeling contractors for more shower update ideas. abbruzzi