Want to improve the value of your house? One of the first things that prospective buyers notice is the bathroom. So, a fresh clean, modern space can help you get a better price when you sell your home.

Here’s our guide to how a great bathroom renovation can pay dividends on Auction Day.

Nobody likes a cramped bathroom. So, when you call in the bathroom renovation experts, make sure it’s designed with space in mind.

But that doesn’t mean you need to knock out walls. Even if you have a small space, there are things you can do to enhance the feeling of space.  Mounting the vanity unit and toilet on the wall will increase the visible floor space. Plus, using light colours will trick the eye into believing the space is larger than it actually is.

Another important feature of good bathroom renovation design is to incorporate plenty of storage space. Keep benchtops clutter-free with a vanity unit with space for all the lotions and potions. Add a recessed medicine cabinet, a wall niche in the shower for shampoos and a cupboard for towels and cleaning products. A space always looks larger when it’s clear of clutter, and makes it more attractive for prospective buyers, too.

While you may love those fire-engine red wall tiles, too much personality in a bathroom can turn buyers off – remember you want them to imagine living there. So play it safe with neutral tones on the wall and floor tiles, then go to town with colourful towels and accessories.

While older people prefer the ease of a large walk-in shower, a bath is still a must-have for anyone with young children. If the bathroom is the only one in your home, including a bath will increase the appeal to a larger number of buyers, thereby improving the potential value of your home. Read more about choosing between baths and showers here.

It’s good to keep up to date with modern trends, so ditch the frosted shower screens for a frameless or semi-frameless shower screens. Besides their on-trend looks, frameless screens have the added advantage of enhancing a bathroom’s sense of space, as they don’t create any visual barriers or block the light.

With more people looking for the day-spa experience at home, it makes sense to incorporate a few luxury touches in your bathroom renovation. From simple options such as dimmer-switches, to underfloor heating, spa baths and heated towel racks, these luxury touches will inspire potential buyers to imagine themselves relaxing in the day-spa atmosphere.

While there are no guarantees that you’ll get top-price when you sell your home, a quality bathroom renovation can definitely help to improve your home’s value. And, as a bonus, if you decide to stay on, you’ll get the all the benefits of all the hard work.