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5 Inexpensive Bathroom Updates

Written by Stephen Ryan | Jan 30, 2012 9:13:49 AM

Bathrooms are one of the most overlooked rooms in the home although they are the most utilized. And yet updating your bathroom is one of the easiest projects that can you can do. Plus it can be accomplished in a minimum amount of time.

Inexpensive bathroom updates can change the entire aura of your bathroom. A few creative changes can add color, style and storage space. Still, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Take a look at the top 5 inexpensive bathroom updates of 2012.

Bathroom Accessories

What bathroom couldn’t use accessory changes form time to time? Bathroom accessories come in many shapes, sizes and colors that you can easily create a beautiful consistent theme. These fixtures can blend in with your current setup or add a contrast that causes the room to pop with freshness. Additionally, they supply storage and organization to your bathroom.

Shower Curtain

Get rid the old shower curtain and bring in something new. When you walk into your bathroom the shower curtain is probably the most recognizable item. It can set the mood for the entire bathroom. When selecting one, plan for a theme that you are going to use throughout your update and choose wisely. You may even want to choose one that can be used interchangeably with a couple of styles that you have in mind. This will enable you to use it more than once and save in the long run. Shower curtains need not be expensive. If you really want to stay within a fixed budget, you can simply buy fabric and create your own.

Rugs

Even if you have beautiful tile you can accent it with a proper sized rug. Rugs are a quick and effortless upgrade to your bathroom. They add warmth and comfort to any bathroom. Usually you will want to get a rug that does not cover too much area so that it does not overpower the floor. Also, a rug too large is quite unsanitary for a bathroom and would require constant cleaning rendering it inefficient.

Vanity mirror

Mirrors are great assets to bathrooms. They can reflect depth, integrity and style while accentuating the bathrooms other features. Mirrors that are closer to light sources help to lighten the bathroom and make grooming easier. Additionally mirrors can be framed to coincide with your cabinets or contrast with the wall it hangs upon.

Cabinets touch-ups

Sometimes a little touch up to your bathroom cabinets can work wonders. A little paint and replacement handles are quick inexpensive bathroom updates. Since bathroom cabinets are usually small painting can take a small amount of time. Replacement handles for drawers and doors usually require a screwdriver and a few minutes.

So if you are looking for inexpensive bathroom updates remember this check list:

  • Bathroom accessories
  • Shower cutain
  • Rugs
  • Vanity Mirror
  • Cabinet touch-ups

In just a day or less you can transform your bathroom without breaking your budget.