7 Tips to Remodel Your Bathroom
Bathrooms, the other room in the house that can bring the most Wows or the most Mehs (we won’t even discuss the ewwws) to your home. Fortunately, you don’t need a whole lot of time or money to update your bathroom and turn it into a room you can admire and not dread to go into.
There are numerous ways you can give your bathroom some new life without breaking the bank. Many you can even do yourself.
1. Update Your Towel
It happens so gradually, you probably don’t even notice, but over time, towels can begin to fade, lose some of their softness, and just start to look tired.
For a really quick update to any bathroom, consider splurging on some new bath and hand towels, and washcloths. If you are feeling adventurous, get a new bath mat to match!
2. Dress-up a Basic Mirror
Stuck with a builder grade mirror? Add some dimension to it with a frame. You can go as ornate or simple and streamlined as you want to.
3. Spring for a New Lid
For your toilet, that is. Toilet seats and lids will wear out years before the porcelain base does. Making this easy update will breath new life into one of the most essential parts of your house.
4. Add Open Storage
Remember those new towels we talked about above? Don’t make them wait in a dark linen closet, store them in the light where they can decorate your space even with not in use. Add shelving to an unused wall area, or invest in one of those stylish over-the-toilet furniture pieces.
5. Add Decorative Towel Racks
No room for shelving? How about some additional towel racks instead? Stuck with yet another builder standard? Replace them all with some more stylish versions. These practical additions will help improve the look of even the smallest powder room.
6. Turn up the Lights
If you’ve been left with a standard builder grade mirror, chances are you also ended up with standard builder grade lighting. Pendants and wall sconces aren’t just for the kitchen and dining areas. Add some extra class to your bathroom that won’t take up any extra floor space.
7. Accent with Paint
Unless you have floor to ceiling tile, you probably have wall space that can be pepped up a little. You can choose a color that is similar to your tile color, but maybe one shade up or down, or go for a contrast.
Thinking a Little Bigger?
We’ve discussed some easy ways you can bring new life to your bathroom yourself. However, if you think you need some major changes and are ready to call in the experts, there are a few items you should consider.
First, decide if you need to move the plumbing around. The least expensive route to a major bathroom renovation will always be to keep the plumbing where it is. If you have a newer home, then there is a good chance the layout is already well placed. If it isn’t, and you think you need to shift the toilet or change the location of the shower, make sure you get a written estimate ahead of time.
Second, have a plan laid out before work begins. For best results in a major renovation, working with a designer or contractor such as Pro Contractor Services will aid in avoiding nasty surprises later.
And, Now You’re Ready
With just a few quick updates like the ones we’ve discussed, you can have a beautiful new look in your bathroom in no time. Even the smallest of changes can alter the mood of a space and make it more pleasurable to spend time in, for more information click here.