subject: Easy Ideas to Freshen Your Bathroom [print this page] Sometimes a complete bathroom redo is not in the budget, so zero in on some easy projects. It's amazing what a little imagination along with some paint or paper can do for a bathroom that has become ho-hum. Look around the room; notice the towel bars, soap dishes or dispensers, hooks used for bathrobes or hangers, pictures on the wall, lighting and the mirrors. If there are any model homes in your area, visit them and take note of the styles of hardware they have installed and the decor.
Faucets in a newer style can be found in many finishes such as brass, chrome, nickel or pewter. Maybe attach glass and soap holders to the wall on each side of the basin using the same finish. This will clear the counter and make it seem more spacious. Place small individual towel hangers so everyone can hang their own towel.
Change out the pictures on the wall or add some if the walls are too plain. Pictures of bright colored flowers, family photos, cute pet pictures or a theme collage hung in a group will add life to the room. There are always mirrors in the bathroom, add small ones among the pictures for sparkle. Choose a small magnifying mirror on a swing out arm and install it near the basin. If you have a large wall mirror, hang small pictures or even small framed mirrors over the large one (in an area that isn't used for makeup, etc). This adds depth and interest.
If you have a collection of shells from a vacation they can be hot glued around the mirror to create a beach house effect. Put extra shells in little baskets and set them around. Add shower curtains with nautical designs on them. Any collection can be incorporated into the room to create a theme and spark happy memories.
Perhaps a striking paint color can be added to the walls. Choose something really flamboyant to try. It is only paint and can be changed easily. Flattering soft light can be added with new energy saving light bulbs. Candles arranged around the bath and lit instead of using the lights will add ambiance.
Just a few of these things will help freshen up that bathroom and make it more relaxing and perhaps more functional without breaking the bank.
