Other popular colours for bathrooms currently, says Warman are fresh greens and blues such as Escape or Kandinsky.
"Adding colour to a bathroom can give it a fresh new look," she says. "Sometimes all you need is one feature wall of colour to completely change the look."
Look up at the walls. At the very least, kill any mould and clean the ceiling. Paint if it's peeling. Peeling ceilings make the bathroom especially unappealing and give the impression that it's a cold damp room.
If your cabinetry is shabby or needs an update, says Warman, clean the surface and then use a waterborne smooth surface sealer.
"This is designed to stick to very smooth surfaces and give the topcoat something to stick to," says Warman.
Finally, paint on a semi-gloss waterborne enamel to complete the job.
"Add new handles and your cabinetry will look new again," she says.
If your vanity is too far gone, says Trafford, buy a new one. They're relatively inexpensive compared to other updates for the bathroom, costing around $300.
A cheap, but clever upgrade is a new smart toilet roll holder, says Trafford. While you're at it, consider a new showerhead and a colourful modern shower curtain, which can be a feature in its own right. Update the curtains or other window treatments.
Add chrome heated towel rails or ladders to add a bit of glitz to the bathroom. Expect to pay around $299 plus labour, says Trafford.
Big mirrors, she adds, make the bathroom feel larger as well as reflecting and maximising the light. While you're at it, fake trim can make a simple mirror look pricy. Add artwork or decals to an empty wall.
In some circumstances installing modern shelving to hold decorative items such as colourful towels can add interest to a bathroom. But beware of the room becoming cluttered.
Tiles can make or break a bathroom. If they're mouldy or getting on in age, they will need a tart up. Sometimes, says Trafford, you can get away with simply employing a tradesperson to dig out the old grout and replace it. This adds a real lease of life to the bathroom.
Dated tiles can be painted over says Warman. Use a surface sealer and then paint on two layers of Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel as a top coat.
If you have no tiles at all then consider adding a small dose of tile to liven up the bathroom. Anna Williams, marketing manager at the Tile Warehouse says to focus on splash backs behind the basin or feature tile walls.
"If chosen well (tiles) can really lift a space," says Williams.
As well as being eye-catching, tiles are also functional, which buyers like.
"Thanks to the countless selection of tiles on the market, you are spoilt for choice," says Williams.
These days the choice is no longer limited to squares and rectangles. Going beyond the norm by using a differently shaped tile can really set any interior space apart, Williams says.
Don't be afraid to be expressive. Although beware of making such a statement that the new buyer can only see the cost of pulling it all out.
Make sure you co-ordinate your storage so that potential buyers see consistency when they open drawers or cupboards. Colour co-ordinated baskets are really cheap to buy and can transform a shelving area from being cluttered to visually appealing for just a few dollars.
Do make sure you have good lighting in the bathroom. That may not mean replacing all the fittings. Sometimes using the right bulb can make all the difference. Consider, for the sale period at least, removing your environmentally friendly bulbs and replacing with more powerful ones.
Finally, the bathroom needs to be cleaned to within an inch of its life. Clean every little crevice in the bathroom and it will smell far more inviting.
