Beautiful bathroom renovations are the stuff of dreams. (Heated floors… rainforest shower heads… swoon.) But beautiful bathroom renovations also cost, like, $15,000. If you’re not in a place to go full-on remodel, here are eight easy things you can still do--on the cheap.
8 Cheap, Easy Ways to Upgrade an Ugly Bathroom
Make a $100 remodel look like a million bucks
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Published Aug 27, 2015
Hide A Horrific Tile Backsplash With Tile Decals
What was the last owner thinking with that floral pattern? Cover up an ugly wall with a peel-and-stick decal backsplash. (It’ll come right off when you decide to move or invest in a proper renovation.)
Spray Paint Old Hardware With A Shiny, New Finish
It’s amazing what fresh cabinet pulls can do for a small space. For an instant vanity upgrade, remove the hardware, refinish it with a metallic all-surface spray and replace when dry.
Brighten A Medicine Cabinet With Shelf Liner
Mask years of errant toothpaste stains by placing shelf liner on the shelves and back wall of the medicine cabinet.
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Bring In A Piece Of Upholstered Furniture
Up the relaxation ante by dragging that spare side chair into your commode. Hello, insta-spa.
Use A Ladder To Stack Towels
Pick up a rolling library-style model at an antique shop for a towel storage solution that doubles as a focal point.
Hang A Crisp Roman Shade
There’s nothing sadder than an old, dirty bathroom window. Invest in a tailored window covering that adds sophistication and a little privacy.
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Paint A Cast-iron Tub A Bright Hue
Could your bathtub double as an extra in The Grudge? Make it cheerier by painting it a peppy hue like blue or yellow.
Install A Chandelier
Hey, there’s a reason they call it sitting on “the throne.”
