Giving your bathroom a makeover can be one of the most exciting projects you can get involved in. With the advent of tv makeover shows making their way across our screens, full of handy tips on how to get started, the thought of doing a makeover is more appealing than ever.
Many of these DIY experts advise viewers to mix and match from different manufacturers in order to save on cost. If done the correct way, this can lead to some great results. However, there are drawbacks with this as well, as it is very easy to make mistakes. It is one thing hunting around for great bargains; it is another to mix and match completely the wrong way leading to terrible results.
Beware of Colour Inconsistency
Some purchasers just like the idea of looking around for different products, and purchasing them based on their individual appeal. They have an idea of how the end completion will look, and the money aspect is not the only consideration. However, whilst this can work in some cases, it can also prove to be quite tricky. For instance, you are less likely to encounter the problem of colour inconsistency if you purchase your products from the same suppliers. If you don't, then you may take the risk of it becoming very obvious once you have the entire bathroom suite fitted.
Colour consistency is very important if you wish for your bathroom to look uniform. This is why many experts advice on buying not only from the same manufacturer, but also from the same range. This will provide you with colour consistency, and whilst this may appear overly fussy, it is better to spend a little more this way rather than take a risk with buying from different suppliers and ending up with a disastrous result. Spending lots of money on bathroom renovation means you only want the best result and nothing less. Colour consistency is especially important within smaller bathrooms. This is due to the fact that the sanitary ware is located within very close proximity and so the differences will be more noticeable.
Try not to clash
However, mixing and matching sanitary ware from different suppliers does not just cause colour inconsistency. You may have a piece of sanitary ware in the bathroom that may be causing a clash with the other pieces in the room. This will knock off the overall uniformity of the bathroom that will neither coordinate nor compliment the rest of the bathroom.
You should not be put off by purchasing a unique looking basin or bath if it appeals to you. However, some home-owners take it one step further by trying to have three radically different styles in their bathroom which ends up spoiling the overall look.
If you wish to go down the more selective route, it is best to select one type of sanitary ware you want to provide the focus, and the others should be from the same selection. This way you will have an overall coordinated look!
Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about combi boilers, plumbers, plumber Edinburgh, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
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