The tiles could be painted a bright white, perhaps, and a rug on the floor. Like the idea of plants and a blind for window.

replace the lace curtain and update the bath tapware and towel rail. You could look at spraying the tiles and bath to create an all white bathroom, then add a new shower curtain and towels in your favourite colour.

All white would be phenomenal. Will I be able to do this successfully? Yes..... farewell to lace curtain.

That is a life changing comment. I can’t tell you how many houses I walked away from because of horrible bathrooms and not seeing the funds for renovation while buying!

Aha

That update has really freshened and lightened up the bathroom, Felicity!

Spraying the bath only will cost you from $300-$500 but will make a big difference. Budget means different things to different people, so it is hard to know how much you want to spend. It will be over $100 dollars for the the taps over the bath and even the fluffy towels will cost you. Luckily blinds are cheap and that will make a big difference. Unfortunately the floor is the main downfall, so a couple of fluffy washable bathmats as well might help and a plant in a white pot. I think it will turn out very acceptable.

Replace shower screen with modern glass, full length mirror, refresh taps and other fittings, bench seat and wall fixtures/shelving in shower recess.....break the existing decor with other feature eg, stain glass window and/or mural/s.......alternatively if room is still functional save pennies and spend on 10-20year makeover.....close off window add skylight, place spa bath along existing window wall or twin showers, modern tiles, niche, shelves, bench/seating.....comfort.....good luck!

Hello!

Lovely space, I have a huge soft spot for these bathrooms. To honour what it is, but make it more enjoyable for your uses PLANTS PLANTS PLANTS. I would either install some shelving to have some dangling vines (or equivalent look) plants up high, or use a hanging fixture into the ceiling. That far corner above the bath would be great. + A large (and tall) pot plant and some smaller ones wherever you can fit them.

On top of this, I would replace the doily curtain to a more modern look, perhaps white, wooden blinds?

If you can do further work from here, it would be accessories, like the towel rail, and tap ware. Something a little Art Deco for your taps would look amazing.

Finish with large, fluffy white towels and bathmats to conceal as much of the colour as possible and brighten the space and a big candle or three, maybe a white stool or ladder too.

A lovely bright bathroom. I would get a pro to paint the tiles white. It will make a huge difference, and then you can style to your taste. The tiles look like they are in good condition, but any that aren't, a pro can repair prior to painting. I have had my kitchen done by a pro prior to selling and it made such a difference, the kitchen looked almost new, fresh and modern. A very worthwhile expense. I have no idea what your budget is, but something to consider if you can afford it. I think it is great to update original features if possible. Good luck. Share your updated photos when you can.

I had my original bath sprayed by a professional and lasted over 10years. It was still in good condition however had to remove it as I had a fall when getting out of bath now I have a long shower room in place of it. Please use professionals like Toni recommended.

Hi

I am looking at similar but was very interested in Felicity's comments about resurfacing the tiles which included the floor tiles- I have been having a lot of difficulty in finding professionals who will do the floor tiles as well, lots happy to do the walls but not floor. The bathroom I want to redo is a second bathroom hardly used so dont want to spend a fortune on it- Does anyone know who will resurface spray floor tiles in Sydney??