If a major bathroom remodel isn't in your budget, simply updating a smaller aspect of your bathroom can make a significant impact. New tile, cabinets, lighting or plumbing fixtures can give the room a whole new style. Update the walls with a fresh coat of paint or use drywall to provide texture for a faux look. To keep up with recent trends, some people are even updating their electrical systems to accommodate in-bathroom TVs, stereos and towel warmers.
To get the most out of your makeover, keep in mind how you use your bathroom and choose projects that will positively affect your daily routine. The key to a small bathroom makeover is to pick one or two projects and focus all of your creativity and budget on those.
Boost a neutral bathroom with brightly colored tile. If tiling your entire bathroom is out of the question, mix and match tile colors above the sink or bathtub to create your own mosaic. Consider choosing a colorful grout to further customize your creation.
Bring old cabinets back to life by restaining, painting or refacing them. Or, replace them altogether with new cabinets. While bathroom cabinets can help set the tone of the room, they also need to be functional. Choose cabinets that provide adequate storage or add additional shelving to your current cabinets.
Swap out your old light fixtures for fixtures that will allow for softer light for relaxing evenings in the tub and brighter light for getting ready in the morning.
Nothing dates a bathroom like a dingy, basic 1970s chrome faucet. Today's faucets have become the inspiration for the entire bathroom. From elegant waterfall to traditional fixtures, chrome to brass, there are more options to choose from than ever before.
The simplest—and most inexpensive—way to update any room is to tackle those walls. The small space is the perfect place to try a bold color or bright shade that might elsewhere overwhelm your home.
People are spending more and more time in their bathrooms these days—relaxing, rejuvenating and just hiding away. And now there are many bathroom uses for an electrical outlet. Consider upgrading your electrical system to allow for entertainment (TVs and stereos) and relaxation (jetted foot tubs and facial saunas).
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