HOW TO GIVE YOUR BATHROOM A MAKEOVER WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

Whether it’s an oasis of calm, the cornerstone of your daily routine or simply a functional base for the family, your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your house.

Think about it, it contributes not only to the overall health and wellbeing of your family, offering a peaceful and private space for relaxation, but a well-designed space can also increase the value of your home.

That’s all well and good, but getting a new bathroom can be a daunting endeavour, we know. From finding taps that don’t leak, to tiles that are not only stylish but perfectly aligned. Oh, and it all has to remain in budget, too, right? We need a bubble bath soundtracked by panpipes just thinking about it.

Luckily the experts at B&Q are ready to make your bathroom renovation journey a joy and far from a hassle.

B&Q’s expert team wants to help the nation build a better life with ease, making beautiful bathrooms more possible than ever. From the design to the fitting, and with finance options also available, your oasis awaits.

With free design and planning, B&Q’s experts will help you bring your ideas to life – from choosing the right fixtures to making sure it all fits together. And with a 3D design, you can see exactly how your new bathroom will look in your space. And with approved local tradespeople, you’ll get the expert fitting you can trust.

So the logistics are covered, what about the actual designs? Sorted. The nation’s biggest home improvement retailer has got a cabinet bursting with design inspo, so your bathroom will not only be functional but it’ll also have your dinner guests spreading tales of its style far and wide.

From fluted glass screens to space-saving furniture and an extended range of showers and wetrooms with all the latest tech, such as the Grohe Sensia Arena smart toilet with lights inside the bowl and in-built spray nozzles with adjustable temperatures, to Bluetooth-connected mirrors by Sensio. On-trend features are at the core of B&Q’s new collections from leading brands including Mira, Triton, Sensio, Ideal Standard and Croydex, which combine high-quality materials with thoughtful design. Skilled tradespeople are then on hand to make sure installation is straightforward so you have more time to enjoy your new bathroom.

Need a place to start? These are the bathroom trends to know now.

Country Style

You may want to keep things more on the traditional side when it comes to your bathroom refurb and there are a host of options for a more country cottage style.

Gorgeous claw baths remain on trend, while antique-style fittings and free-standing basins bring a sense of old-school charm to your routine.

Browse the extensive range of wallpapers to add flair, and wood-panelled effect cabinets like GoodHome Perma, Heritage Winterbourne, Ashford and Hayle for clean lines and a more traditional vibe.

Black Bathrooms

Bring a touch of modern luxury to your bathrooms by sticking with darker shades. Black bathrooms have become increasingly popular due to their sleek, modern and sophisticated vibe, breaking away from more traditional trends.

Dip your toe in by adding matt black taps and showers from B&Q’s own exclusive brands and its range of mirrors and accessories, or create a layered dark bathroom by experimenting with dramatic colours, textures and finishes.

Fresh lighting options mean darker bathrooms are anything but dingy, with B&Q’s design team able to create an elegant space that remains functional – from illuminated mirrors to strip lighting in shower shelves, as well as maximising available sources, such as skylights.

Colour Blocking

Say goodbye to the days of blindingly white bathrooms, with a choice of 2.2 million paint colours ready to be brought into your home. Why not even add a bright basin to really bring the trend home?

Be creative with your bathroom by utilising the latest colour-blocking trends and mix and match hues in a way that brings joy with B&Q’s approved installers bringing to life your vision when it comes time to the fit-out.

Blues and pinks (with furniture ranges like Perma and Lismore available in navy and Ashford in pink) beautifully come together on fabulous feature walls, with complementing tiles and furniture continuing the theme. Add a touch of glam with brushed brass fittings for a bathroom that’ll brighten any day.

Make the most of your cloakroom

You may have an unused cloakroom just begging for a new lease on life. Often the smallest room in the house, B&Q’s experts can help you maximize this space and fit a functional bathroom to suit any budget.

The best storage solutions include multi-functional wall-mounted units – combining a mirror, ample storage and even a place to pop your plants – that make the most of limited space without sacrificing style.

This is still a space to let your style and personality thrive, with room for artwork or fanciful wallpaper and tiling solutions, alongside more practical additions such as smaller, efficient towel rails that don’t take up too much space.

How B&Q's Finance options make your bathroom dream a reality

A beautiful bathroom has never been more accessible, with B&Q’s flexible finance plans* allowing you to pay for your bathroom project (not just the bathroom items) your way.

Once you’ve designed your dream space and organised the fitting experts to handle installation, you can make your new bathroom a reality with flexible finance options that suit your budget – from Buy Now Pay Later, or up to four years of interest-free credit and low monthly payments to help spread the cost out.

*Ts&Cs apply. Credit available on purchases from £75. 17.9% Representative. Exclusions apply. Credit subject to status. B&Q Limited acts as a credit broker and not as a lender. Credit is provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd. Both B&Q Limited and Creation Consumer Finance Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Buy Now Pay Later 17.9% APR Representative. Buy Now Pay Later available on purchases from £500. If you pay your full credit balance by your agreed end date, you will pay no interest on your purchase. Any payments that you make towards this amount by the end of the Buy Now Pay Later period will not incur any interest. Any balance left to pay after this date, will incur interest at the rate of interest shown on your credit agreement from the date of your purchase.

Interest Free Credit offer requires a B&Q FlexiPlan credit account. With your FlexiPlan account you get a credit limit that you can use for future purchases at 17.9% APR representative (variable). Spend £1,000 for 1yr, £2,500 for 2yrs, £5,000 for 3yrs, £7,500 for 4yrs interest free credit.

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