Boring.

That’s the adjective you’d NEVER want to use to describe your bathroom.

Stylish, grand, elegant, and timeless are the top bathroom design goals every homeowner has.

But whenever you open that door to your bathroom to take a shower or to use the toilet, what do you really see? Is it grand and stylish? Or the same old, basic, boring toilet and bath you’ve always had from the start?

I think all of us would do an upgrade on our own bathrooms if only we have the time and money for it.

But when we imagine how to start a bathroom remodeling project, we always feel lost so we instantly put that thought aside.

That’s why in this post, we’ll show you how to raise your bathroom design a notch higher without needing too much money and time.

Not too much money to spend because you won’t need a designer to help you out. Plus, these bathroom additions are affordable. You won’t spend too much time as well because after shopping for these money-saving fixtures, all you need to do is to call a reliable HDB plumber in Singapore to make the necessary installations.

So here are the top four budget-friendly items to add to your bathroom and the reasons why they will surely make yours a beautiful one.

White Tankless Electric Water Heater for an All-Time Elegant Look

How old is the electric water heater in your shower room? When did you last replace it?

Don’t tell me you’re still using water heaters with a tank. That’s way too old. There are so many reasons to choose an electric water heater. One of which is that it only produces hot water upon demand, which means it does not use up too much electricity.

As for the style and color of your shower water heater, go for a white one with not much embellishment or design. Though white look boring to some, it lends a sophisticated look that goes well with all bathroom interiors. Opt for thinner designs too that look sleek and more minimalist.

When shopping for water heaters these days, you have to choose energy-rated units with the lowest electrical consumption. This is not too difficult to do because all manufacturers are required to comply with an energy efficiency rating scheme that’s mandated by the government.

Plain Glass Shower Screen for More Space 

In our last post, we talked about why a shower screen is a key to an elegant bathroom. Today, we’ll give you a piece of more specific advice to go for a plain shower screen if you want a more economical choice.

Less is more is applicable to a plain glass shower screen because it saves MORE space. It is MORE affordable and is MORE elegant too.

Urban-themed Plumbing Pipes

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“What kind of plumbing pipes will be installed in my bathroom?” asks no homeowner when a plumber is about to install fixtures in his or her bathroom.

We know that pipes are too uninteresting to even remember when talking about your bathroom. But aside from their functionality, plumbing pipes can be design elements as well.

You can ask an HDB plumber to install PVC pipes in your bathroom which are cheaper to purchase and maintain. Ask a pro to paint your pipes with black or matte silver and it will create an instant urban vibe to your bathroom.

Hardwood-looking Porcelain Tiles

Wood is always stylish. From generation to generation, it has never lost its appeal no matter where you put it inside your house. Wood is just so timeless and durable that it’s always incorporated into home structures.

You can do the same to your bathroom without having to buy expensive laminated wood floors. There are cheap porcelain tiles that are designed to look exactly like laminated wooden floors. You can install them inside your bathroom to create a cozy and sophisticated vibe.

Bottom Line

You don’t need to overthink or overspend if you want to have a more elegant bathroom. These days where manufacturers and service providers are in tighter competition, they are more creative in giving value to what they offer.

Therefore, you have many options for more affordable and more elegant fixtures to install inside your most private area of the house.