6 Bathroom Updates You Can Do In a Day
by Tracy Anderson
The bathroom may not be the venue of choice for your next social gathering, but on any given day, it receives a number of visitors—and for that reason alone, it’s worth paying extra attention to the design and decor of your bathroom. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a lot of time, money, or effort to transform your bathroom for the better. Even if you’re not in the market for a full bathroom renovation, consider a DIY makeover using one of these 6 update ideas. With a bit of inspiration and basic skills, you can accomplish each one of these projects in just a day’s time.
1. Windowsill Arboretum
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Even in a small space with artificial light and lots of humidity, many houseplants will thrive. Bring the outside in with bath-loving plants like aloe, azaleas, and ferns.
Related: The 10 Best Plants For Your Bathroom
2. Make a Splash
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Tiling a bathroom doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavor. Choose a small space—for example, above the sink—and lay a tile backsplash to add interest.
Related: Bathroom Floor Tile - 14 Top Options
3. A Reason for Vanity
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Don’t replace your vanity—paint it! Whether you opt for a color to blend in and match the walls or an alternative bright shade to set it off from the rest, a paint job is guaranteed to give the whole room a facelift.
Related: Make Your Own Vanity - 12 Inventive Bathroom Rehabs
4. Refresh the Accents
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Even if you never pick up a hammer or nail, you’ll feel like you’re walking into a transformed space if the accents are new. If you have neutral walls and fixtures, here’s your chance to be bold with the shower curtain, towels, and rug!
Related: 7 Ways to Skimp on a Bathroom Renovation
5. Say It With a Stencil
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A wall-to-wall stencil covering a solid paint color will give you the look of wallpaper without the pesky peeling problem that can plague humid areas. It will take some patience to do this yourself, but the result will be well worth it.
Related: Ordinary Walls Become Extraordinary with Fool-Proof Paint-On Accents
6. Frame of Mind
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Bathroom mirrors are often frameless, but they don’t have to be. Either replace your existing mirror with a framed version, or get a frame kit to do the job without even having to take the mirror off the wall. MirrorMate has more than 60 styles and will custom-cut a frame than you can install in minutes.
Related: Weekend Projects - 5 Marvelous Mirrors You Can Make In a Day