When it comes to buying bathroom suites

When it comes to buying bathroom suites, heated towel rails and other such products in order to revamp a bathroom and get it looking its best, consumers may benefit from a little advice.

Writing on iAfrica.com, Lucille Parker suggested it may pay off to buy in some decorating magazines and take note of the expert tips on offer.

After all, when homeowners go to the time and effort of refitting the space, they want to see it looking its best and not everyone has the vision to make this happen themselves.

Accessories in a bathroom may look better if they are arranged in odd - as opposed to even - ways. This, the expert noted, can help to achieve balance.

She stated: "This may sound a little odd in itself, but try it and see - remember two’s company, but three makes an eye-catching crowd!"

Ms Parker went on to advise consumers to make life easy for themselves.

When they are choosing items such as bathroom suites and heated towel rails, they may also want to buy products that are not likely to get damaged.

She remarked: "If you have young children and pets, make it easy on yourself by using camouflage colours and easy-clean flooring."

Meanwhile, when it comes to getting the paintbrush out to finish the look of their bathrooms, they should make sure they use colours wisely.

For example, light shades and textures can make a room look more sizable, while darker colours can give the impression of intimacy.

And more people may be redoing their bathrooms as part of home renovation projects rather than upgrading to a new house at present.

Since the onset of the recession, consumers have been less likely to make strides up the property ladder due to a lack of finances and the fact their homes may have fallen in value.