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!

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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

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

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

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