Oh bathrooms - such small rooms that cause such big headaches for a lot of homeowners. Bathrooms need to function well so that day-day is made easy, and ideally be beautiful at the same time. But to be both practical and stylish means making a lot of decisions on finishes, storage and lighting, and many times people just don't know where to start so don't start at all.
I'm here to say that bathroom updates can be made easy and effective - even on a small budget. Here are just five easy ways you can refresh your bathroom without it becoming a huge renovation.
1. Update your lighting and mirror so that your tasks of shaving or putting on makeup are easier.
Lighting should not be over a mirror, as it casts shadows and makes you look older. Remove your above-mirror light bar in favour of sconces at eye-level on each side of the mirror. That means that most likely you'll need to replace the frame-less builder mirror that runs the full length of your vanity with a smaller mirror, allowing you to make a big update in style as well. These two things can be refreshed for relatively little money but will make a huge impact.
Hint: look for a vintage frame at a garage sale and have a mirror put in it.
2. Update your hardware. A new faucet and vanity handles make a huge impact. There are lovely
hardware options that are reasonably priced at local hardware stores. I've shopped at
Rona more than once and know that they have a great selection.
3. Choose a standout tile. Fortunately, bathrooms have small square footage and therefore tile is usually pretty affordable. If you did one thing, choosing a standout tile for your floor would make a huge difference to your bathroom. Or create a feature wall with tile instead.
4. Get creative with storage. Add rustic shelves, hooks and even vintage racks to the walls.
5. Add a colourful or patterned shower curtain. Just this one thing can brighten the whole room.
Disclaimer: this post was sponsored by
Rona, but is my own commentary based on my opinions and experience, and not influenced in any way.
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