DIY Projects Spruce Things Up
Bathroom remodels give homeowners a great return on their investment, both monetarily, when selling or refinancing a home, and in increased comfort and aesthetic value. Large-scale bathroom remodels require extensive preparation, and costs can soar into the thousands of dollars. When you are looking to spruce up your bathroom quickly on a limited budget there are some small upgrades that can give you big bang for your buck. And most Sacramento homeowners can complete these relatively inexpensive projects themselves in little time.
Vanity Makeover
As one of the largest and most visible bathroom pieces, the vanity can set an overall tone in the bathroom. Sand and repaint a tired-looking vanity to give it new life.
Hardware
Replace that outdated or broken cabinet hardware with new pulls or knobs. Stainless steel and nickel finishes give a contemporary feel. You can also paint old wooden knobs and pulls to match new décor.
Storage
To clear clutter and give the impression of a larger space get items off of the floor and into hanging storage options. Small vanities are often installed on the wall above the toilet. Larger étagère units also make good storage use of the space over the toilet.
Toilet Seat
Install a new toilet lid and seat. Replacing that cracked or worn seat with a shiny new one brightens the bathroom in a subtle way, and the installation process is fairly simple.
Paint
With bathroom walls covered by tile, mirrors, showers, and bathtubs, there are only a few square feet of exposed wall to paint. If you have outdated color patterns on tiles and fixtures, try matching those colors in contemporary pairs – for example, use coffee brown paint with pink or peach tile and fixtures.
Porcelain Paint
Porcelain paint is a great way to spruce up tired, worn porcelain tubs and sinks. Touch-up kits are available online and at home centers and hardware stores.
Tile Stencils
Dressing up bathroom tiles is a fun way to showcase your style and an easy alternative to completely replacing the tile. Decorative tile stencils come in a variety of designs to complement many themes. Choose random tiles to paint or run the stencil design in a row around the shower or the top edge of the walls to give a line of optical interest.
The Little Things
Look around your bathroom for small ways to make it appear roomier. Use small throw rugs or get rid of them altogether – those swatches of color break up the floor space and give the illusion that the room is littler than it really is. Mirrors will reflect the room, making it look larger, and will also bounce brightness around the room, making it seem airy. Fold towels on small or double bars rather than using larger single ones. Coordinate accessories such as the toilet paper holder, wastebasket, toothbrush holder, and towel bars. Use a clear shower curtain or glass door to open up the room.
Remember, bathroom remodels can give Sacramento homeowners a great return on their investment.