Sprucing up a bathroom that’s become a bit ho-hum needn’t break the bank, though most bathrooms are small enough for the homeowner to splurge a bit without too much pain. Still, there are inexpensive ways to create a bathroom one wants to linger. Here are five:
Paint The Floor
Painting the floor not only puts paid to an old floor that’s lost its luster but changes the ambiance of the bathroom immediately. Experts recommend enamel paint suitable for a deck or a porch. This type of paint is not only durable, but it comes in many colors. Cleaning the floor, prepping it, painting it, and allowing it to dry is a great weekend project.
Change Towel Racks And Grab Bars
This is also an inexpensive and easy-to-do upgrade. Nowadays, towel racks come in all types of finishes, from brilliant chrome to oil rubbed bronze that perfectly fit the bathroom’s overall decor. It’s best to drive the screws into wall studs, located with an electronic stud finder.
Add A Hand Shower
Hand showers speak of luxury, but they are not expensive and easy to install. If there’s already a showerhead, all that’s needed is to attach a diverter to the shower arm. If there’s no showerhead, buy a new spout, a showerhead with a hose, and a bracket to attach the showerhead.
Install A Vanity Sink
If a pedestal sink or an old vanity is looking careworn, it may be time for a new vanity. Bathroom vanities can be simple or so ornate that they wouldn’t look out of place in a well-appointed drawing-room. But even a simple box with paneled doors, button knobs, a drop-in sink, and a towel rack on the side can give a bathroom a fresh look.
Install A Vessel Sink
These sinks sit atop a vanity and call to mind good, old-fashioned wash bowls in the days before houses had plumbing. Exceedingly elegant, some of them resemble real works of art and can be made of ceramic, tempered glass, copper, or other attractive metal. The one thing with a vessel sink is that the plumbing has to be located relatively precisely, so it’s best to call in a professional plumber.
A homeowner who despairs of their boring bathroom shouldn’t be afraid to try something a little new. It doesn’t have to cost much and can go a long way in enhancing the room’s look. If you have been afraid of remodeling your bathroom due to the cost, take time to do your research, and you will be able to overcome your fears in no time!
