4 Ways to Perk Up Your Bathroom on a Budget
>> Jun 12, 2013
Updating your
bathroom is one of the most effective makeovers a homeowner can invest in. It
provides an aesthetically pleasing environment and can add a lot of value to
your home if you plan on selling. However, bathroom updates are also some of
the most expensive projects. Therefore, homeowners who wish to perk up their
bathroom and still stick to a strict budget should consider adhering to a few
guidelines.
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Change accessories
for a new look
For just around
$100, you can easily change the look and feel of your bath by simply changing
your bathroom accessories. For example, placing baskets or shelves around the bathroom
sink can present practical storage solutions and improve the room’s overall
visual appearance. You can also update toothbrush and toilet paper holders
along with soap dispensers and towels to create a different look in their
bathroom.
White still wins
out
Re-painting the
walls is another budget-friendly way to perk up any room. The best color really
depends on lighting and the size of a bathroom. Darker colors like deep brown
or hazel look better in larger bathrooms with lots of natural light. However,
if you have a small bathroom or one with a low level of natural light, choosing
a light color such as off-white or gray is best. According to the NKBA, gray has witnessed a dramatic rise since 2010 but still comes in third behind
white and off-white.
Pay attention to
the floors
When it comes to
bathroom floors, ceramic and porcelain tile are still the most popular choices
according to the NKBA. Natural stone is still the second most popular flooring
choice but it can be a little expensive to install. A good alternative is
linoleum flooring that mimics the look of stone. This type of flooring works
great in bathrooms and is relatively inexpensive. However, if you wish to
invest slightly more money tile is most likely the best option. Nevertheless,
it is imperative to consider the cost of installing tile since tiling a bathroom
floors is a skill that not all homeowners have acquired. Regardless of the
flooring choice, updating your bathroom floors is most often inexpensive and
has a pleasing impact on the overall look of the room.
Give your vanity an
updated look
If you have the
money to invest, you should consider replacing or refinishing your vanity.
Changing faucet styles or replacing your cabinet hardware will also have a
dramatic effect on the overall appearance of the room. For even greater effect,
homeowners should consider updating the light fixtures as well. Even if you end
up changing all the faucets, light fixtures and hardware, you will still only
be investing a relatively small amount of money while still yielding a great
return on investment.
No other room in
your home, with the exception of the kitchen perhaps, dates a home as much as
the bathroom. Green tile and tacky wallpaper speak of bygone decades, meaning a
bathroom decked in these elements conjures up a certain time period, one you
may not want to be reminded of.
About the author
Alex is a writer,
husband, father and aspiring urban fantasy novelist. When he isn’t writing for HomeDaddys or completing chores from his
“honey- do” list, he’s most likely spending quality time with his wife and kids
or working on his novel.
