8 Inexpensive Ways To Update Your Bathroom

The bathroom is one of the essential rooms in a home. It is in this space that a person can find solitude and unwind through a warm bath or shower. This space is where people usually start and end their day and where inspiration is sometimes yielded. It is thus vital to transform this space into something functional yet personal and comfortable. 

Upgrading the bathroom is not so expensive the way people think they are. There are ways to update without spending too much. You can even do it yourself. You only need to use your imagination and put some extra effort.

Lights

One of the essential factors inside a bathroom is the lighting. These days, it is better to replace your old lighting and use LED lights. The primary reason being the amount of money you can save with regard to electrical costs. LED lights are also brighter, which would provide a feeling of a bigger space. Although it cost higher compared to an ordinary incandescent bulb, its lifetime is longer and more environmental-friendly. Also, if you can find a chandelier that is still in good working condition, you can even install it to give some enthralling experience to anyone who enters the bathroom. The chandelier can even become the centerpiece above which anyone can look at, especially during those struggling moments.

Tiles

If you intend to install tiles, it's a good idea to limit the areas where you install the tiles. You may want to prioritize high impact areas such as the floor. You may also install several horizontal strips then paint the rest of the area.

Another way to renew your bathroom is by giving your tiles an update. Tiles fade or change its appearance over time. To give it a fresher look, you may paint over the tiles. This is an inexpensive way of upgrading the tiles instead of hiring a contractor to replace them. Just remember to paint ceramic tiles that are not subject to much water. Tiles on the walls are better painted rather than those on the floor and countertops. As a DIY painting project, you need to use an excellent oil-based high-adhesion primer and not water-based. You can then top it using any satin latex paint to finish the job. You can also choose to paint accent tiles by using a contrasting color to have an updated design.

Floor

Updating your bathroom floor can be simple as installing a rug with a non-slip backing. You can even put a teak floor mat to conceal the stained floor. The faux vinyl wood flooring is also perfect because you do not need nails to install them. You may even use vinyl floor cloth and cut them in a geometric tile pattern to make a trendy-looking bathroom floor. There are also available peel and stick tiles that you can find in some stores. These can be an alternative for vinyl floors and can also be easily removed by just using a hairdryer. 

Artwork

Adding a few artworks can help enhance the monotonous bathroom that you have. Even a small framed painting will do and even silly or humorous bathroom framed quotes will be good. This will enlighten the artistic side of any person while washing hands or having a shower in the bathroom. There are many pieces of framed artwork that can be bought online at a bargain price. You can also help a local painter by buying their lowest-priced painting. If you do not want to hang pictures on the wall and you want to personalize your bathroom, then you can make it a gallery wall. You can put old photos or just put any artworks that feature more of your favorite color. 

Storage closets

You can also add a storage closet inside your bathroom. There are many ready-to-build simple closets available online and other bargain stores that you can assemble easily. A storage closet can be useful for organizing the stuff inside the bathroom, including bath sheets, towels, mat, shower mat, curtains, and other bathroom supplies. You may even paint your storage closets with bold colors to provide a fresh and new look.

Mirrors

A large mirror can also make your small bathroom look more substantial than its size. It reflects and doubles the view of the small space. A mirror can even reflect the amount of light inside the bathroom, hence making it appear that you have a bright and enlightened bathroom. You can choose to buy an antique mirror to achieve a classic appearance. On the other hand, you can also transform your old mirror by upgrading its frame. 

Plants

Plants can also be used to up the design of your bathroom. You only need to buy a low-maintenance planter box to achieve a spa-like atmosphere. You can choose an Aloe Vera plant or even a Boston fern that does not have problems with humidity, nor does it require a considerable amount of light to survive. You can also choose a spider plant, mother-in-law's tongue, and aspidistra as alternative plants. Another idea is to select plants based on your best-loved scent to complement your preferred foaming body washes. You can also put colorful flowers inside in addition to the green plants in your bathroom. These plants will be beneficial in freshening up the stale air inside the bathroom. Plants are also known to give life to languishing spirits, such as tired individuals or even those who are still sleepy even to take a shower. 

Accessories

Lastly, make your bathroom functional. Look for accessories and bathroom essentials at sites that offer factory prices. If your line of work happens to be in the building or renovating business, you can even find trade price bathrooms easily online. This way, you can take advantage of discounts and special offers that are not available just to anyone. 

You can install a handheld sprayer so that you can quickly rinse your hair. Plus, you can use the sprayer whenever you are doing the regular cleaning of your bathroom. You can also paint the toilet paper holders or even use an old ladder, paint it too and use it to stack towels. If you cannot find an old ladder, you can install a wall-hung towel rack. Painting toilet holders or even the towel rack is another idea. 

You can use bright, bold shades to accentuate the design in your bathroom. Glass shelves can also make your bathroom functional because this is where you can keep your toothbrushes and other toiletries and organized them as well. Floating shelves can also be an alternative to maximize the space in your bathroom aside from making it functional too. Bringing in an upholstered chair or a small table can also add to the functionality of the bathroom.

To update your bathroom on a budget, one simply needs a creative mind, and maybe the internet for ideas. You need not buy new items and fixtures, a simple paint job or reusing items would significantly improve your bathroom space.