Our bathroom. That ever-important, little room that gives all year and asks for little in return. It’s time to show your other “office” you much you care about it. It’s time to take your bathroom from “meh” to marvelous in one day, without a little money, a little time, and without a costly renovation.
Add Greenery
Plants add vitality, life, and color to an otherwise ho-hum room. Your “blah” bathroom may provide the ultimate lifestyle for some species of plants, and why not? It’s often warm and humid. Choose an exotic plant like Bromeliads or Orchids, or a classic like the Philodendron or ZZ Plant. Your plant’s beauty will bring cheer to your shower, and your shower will bring cheer to your plants. It’s a real win-win.
Shed Some New Light
It’s time you updated that lighting fixture above your mirror. Not only is it rusty, but it also casts shadows on your face. Give your bathroom, and your reflection an updated lift. Beautiful and practical LED lighting fixtures are available from places like IKEA and Lowe’s. Spend a little more quality time in front of the mirror.
Hit the Floor
Is the linoleum in your bathroom floor cracked and aging? Make a significant impact with peel and stick floor tiles. Take your bathroom from “vile to vintage,” from “rotten to rustic” in just a couple of hours—prices for peel and stick flooring range from $1 – $5 per square foot. Considering the square footage of a typical bathroom, peel and stick flooring is a bargain no matter how you lay it out.
Wallpaper
Take a tip from your Grandmother. Wallpaper is a great way to transform a bathroom. It takes up no space and instantly makes a design impact. Show your Grandmother you’re working on your “commitment issues” with this bold and lasting design statement. She doesn’t have to know your spectacular wallpaper is removable.
Artful Rugs
Yes, they’re non-slip, no they don’t look like a typical bathroom rug. Bring all the style of your living room into your bathroom with a vibrant rug that tells everyone a mere tile wall cannot stop your style. Check out these out-of-the-ordinary rugs that will make you want to curl up on your bathroom floor with a great book.
Beautify Your Shower Stall
Does the floor of your shower stall look like the scene of a has mat disaster? Tear down the hazard tape and bring on the spa treatment with a teak floor mat. Teak mats are beautiful, functional, and naturally water-resistant. Custom sizes can run you a pretty penny, but standard sizes from retailers like Overstock.com give you affordable options beginning at around $85.
Hide an Ugly Shower Stall
Hang a beautiful shower curtain over an unsightly shower stall. For a quick treatment, buy a tension-style rod (no screws required) and change the look of your bathroom in minutes. With so many shower curtains to choose from, you’ll spend a lot more time shopping than installing.
Update Your Hardware
Updating the hardware in your bathroom will make a quick, impactful impression. Whether you choose knobs or pulls, classic or whimsical, new hardware can bring instant style to your small space. Carry the look through to your towel racks and toilet paper holders.
It’s not hard to Update Your Bathroom Without the Renovation. Get lost in the indulgent surroundings of your new space. You’ll be snapping your fingers for a towel and massage before you come to your senses.