Refresh for less with these quick-fix ideas and savvy buys

‘A bathroom should feel like a sanctuary, so begin by understanding its purpose: is it a private retreat, a family hub or a welcoming guest space?’ advises Lizzi Catchpole, head of design at Catchpole

CONSIDER SWAPPING FROM TRADITIONAL TILES TO MODERN WALL PANELS WHEN YOU PLAN YOUR NEXT BATHROOM REVAMP

Showers come to life with creative tiling, giving you a bathroom that stands out from the crowd

Pop singer and actress Rachel Stevens reinvented a run-down bathroom to create a grounded yet glamorous sanctuary

The secret to a home that flows to perfection is often hidden in plain sight. It lies in the rooms that may well be called the workhorses of a property, the seemingly less glamorous parts of a house,