Those who have never undertaken a bathroom renovation

You might like the idea of an ocean theme, for example. You would then choose all of the elements of the bathroom renovation to reflect this theme. This could include tiles that are sea green or midnight blue in colour (to reflect the ocean) or even yellow (to reflect sand). To really tie your theme together, you could choose accessories and accents that incorporate seashells or fish, such as your towels, soap dispenser and even your shower curtain. Without a theme, it's likely that the space will be a mismatch of colours and elements.

If your home has been blessed with multiple bathrooms, this does not mean that you have to decorate them all in the same theme. You might choose to reflect the personality or tastes of the individuals who will be using these spaces. A bathroom renovation for your ensuite, for example, could embody a modern luxury theme with top of the line fixtures and even a television. The family bathroom that your children share, on the other hand, could be done in a barnyard or nature theme to reflect their loves.

But where can you come across a theme for your upcoming bathroom renovation? The best way is to do some research, either at the library or on the internet, to see what themes others have used. You could also look at what themes have been used around the rest of your home, such as vintage lace or rustic country, as one of these could work equally well in the bathroom. If you're still puzzling over an appropriate theme, you could speak with a renovation consultant to see what they would suggest.

So, in answer to the question 'does your bathroom renovation need a theme'; yes, yes it does. The bathroom is one of the most important rooms of the house - it's where you get ready for work every morning and where you help your children to calm down in time for bed. If the space looks like a hardware store exploded in there, it's likely that bathing and preening yourself is not going to be a very enjoyable experience.