Your Budget-Friendly Guide to Updating Your Bathroom

Winter is the perfect time to set your sights on a home project you’ve been putting off. Updating your bathroom can be a great project to pass the winter with! Here’s your guide to a bathroom update that won’t break the bank!

modern bathroom with a bathtub and vanity and deep green tile

Test Out Different Fixtures

bathroom vanity with shower and light fixtures

Light fixtures have the ability to determine the mood of a room. Swap out your current fixtures for modern chrome and bronze fixtures. 

Update Your Shower Head

metal shower head with water coming out

This is a simple change that can elevate the style of your bathroom and give it a more modern feeling.

Add a Large Mirror

tiled bathroom with large vanity and large mirror

Mirrors automatically create the illusion of a larger space. Adding a large mirror will make your bathroom feel large and luxurious!

Pick a Color Scheme

bathroom with large mirror and vanity and bathtub with green walls

2021 is all about colorful earthy tones such as sage greens, rich browns, and deep blues. Incorporate a color scheme throughout your bathroom so you can step into your own personal spa oasis! 

Refinish Rather than Replace

clawfoot bathtub with a peach color painted wall

Replacing large fixtures in your bathroom, such as a sink or a bathtub, can be extremely costly. Instead, use materials such as epoxy to refresh your fixtures!

Focus on the Finer Details

towel rack with 5 towels

Swap out the little fixtures in your bathroom such as the towel rack, toilet paper holder, soap dispenser, and more!

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