All bathrooms need a makeover occasionally. Staring at the same dull area will become irritating. Because a complete overhaul is too expensive, stressful, and daunting, we accept the boring status quo.
Don’t torture yourself. A fulfilling bathroom makeover is possible in one weekend. Spend a few hours allowing accessories and personal tastes to transform a boring bathroom into brilliant eye candy. Give these ideas a shot.
Reduce Reuse Recycle
Give unused furniture new life by relocating it to the bathroom. Furniture brings unexpected charm and warmth while connecting it to the rest of the home. An example is repurposing a crate, dresser, or bookshelf as storage. Another idea is using a stool as a makeup/vanity chair. Unused tables can vouch for vanity countertops.
Continue the trend by adding unused rugs, mirrors, and plants. Rugs complete the home feel in bathrooms with furniture. With mirrors, consider two or more small mirrors in a pattern instead of one large mirror. Small mirrors have more personality than large mirrors. Lastly, plants give bathrooms a human touch while cleaning the stuffy air.
Alternately, incorporate photos into the design. Photos add character, personality, and interest. It’s definitely a conversation starter for residents and guests alike.
Leave No Stone Unturned
New or used furniture purchased from name brand or secondhand stores is best after decorating the bathroom with what’s available. Shoppers will buy exactly what they need. Name brand stores are great for buying a three or four-piece bathroom accessory set and paint. The set comes with a soap dish, toothbrush holder, soap dispenser bottle, and (in four sets only) tumbler. With paint, paint one wall a different color from the other three (called an accent wall), then extend the color to the accessories. An example is adding a light blue accent wall while the other three walls remain white. Extend the light blue color by adding light blue towels, shower curtains, soap, bathroom accessory set, and/or painted mirror frame/furniture.
Plants and fixtures are also something to purchase in new condition. While buying plants, consider faux versus real plants. Faux plants are appealing and long lasting; real plants are appealing with a shelf life. Orchids are best for bathrooms due to their upscale appeal, but any plant will do. Hands-on homeowners will install new fixtures and hardware. Switch out dull light fixtures, shower fixtures, and door handles/knobs with a modern look. Additionally, purchase and install a new towel rack and toilet tissue holder to complete the transformation.
Secondhand stores, flea markets, and consignment shops are perfect for unique products like mirrors, furniture, hardware, fixtures, and artwork. Hardware and fixtures are welcome for homeowners craving one-of-a-kind antiques. Artwork comes in various shapes and designs and buying it new is expensive. These shops contain eye-catching artwork at astonishing prices. Search for artwork that links the bathroom to the house.
In one weekend, the bathroom you recognized is no more. These suggestions bring your bathroom to the 21st century without wasting much cash. If you get bored with the new design, use this guide to redo the bathroom again.