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by Tal Potishman

Giving your bathroom a makeover can be one of the most exciting projects you can get involved in. With the advent of tv makeover shows making their way across our screens, full of handy tips on how to get started, the thought of doing a makeover is more appealing than ever.

Many of these DIY experts advise viewers to mix and match from different manufacturers in order to save on cost. If done the correct way, this can lead to some great results. However, there are drawbacks with this as well, as it is very easy to make mistakes. It is one thing hunting around for great bargains; it is another to mix and match completely the wrong way leading to terrible results.

Avoid Colour Inconsistency

It is not just the cost saving aspect of it that has people shopping around from different suppliers. It all comes down to individual preference. Some just like the idea of making purchases based on the individual product's appeal. Whilst this can be quite fun, it is important to note that it is also risky business. If you are worried about colour inconsistency in your bathroom, you may have a problem on your hands if you shop around from different suppliers. Sometimes what appears at first to be the right colour may not be and only becomes obvious once you have the entire bathroom suite fitted.

Colour consistency is also important for ensuring that your bathroom has a finished uniform look. Expert claim that this is why purchasing from the same manufacturer and range is so important in achieving this goal. After all, it is better to spend a little more and end up with a bathroom that looks uniformed, rather than one that looks uncoordinated. If you are going to spend lots of money on renovation, it is only appropriate that you achieve the desired result. You need to be extra cautious with smaller bathrooms. Colour inconsistency is more glaringly obvious in smaller bathrooms as the sanitary ware is located within very close proximity making differences much more noticeable.

Clashing Items

Looking out for colour inconsistency is not your only problem. There may be a piece of sanitary ware in the bathroom that may be causing a clash with the other pieces in the room. This will knock off the overall uniformity of the bathroom that will neither coordinate nor compliment the rest of the bathroom.

You should not be put off by purchasing a unique looking basin or bath if it appeals to you. However, some home-owners take it one step further by trying to have three radically different styles in their bathroom which ends up spoiling the overall look.

If you wish to go down the more selective route, it is best to select one type of sanitary ware you want to provide the focus, and the others should be from the same selection. This way you will have an overall coordinated look!

About the Author:
Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about boilers, central heating, plumber Derby, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.

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