10 Ways to Redecorate a Bath for Under $100
Cheap Decorating Tips and Tricks to Update your Bathroom
Aug 19, 2009
Bathrooms are one of the most used rooms in the house, they can also serve as an oasis and center of calm amid the chaos. Because your bathroom is used so often it can lose its fresh clean feeling pretty quickly so a little redecorating can go a long way. And, as an extra bonus, you’re more likely to get a return on any money you spend redecorating your bathroom or kitchen when you sell your home, even if you’re decorating on a budget.
The following 10 tips and tricks for redecorating your bathroom for less than $100 can be used separately or combined together for a more noticeable change in your bathroom décor.
Add Paint
With your $100 budget painting the entire bathroom may not be in the cards but you could paint a border, stretch the paint and do a color wash or other faux finishing technique. And don’t stop with the walls, consider adding paint to any other area that could use a fresh color.
New Hardware
Install new hardware on your cupboards and drawers. Just simple drawer pulls and hinges can make cupboards look fresh and new.
Buy Accessories
Replace those simple bathroom accessories that you forget about on a daily basis, get a new towel bar, toilet paper holder, trash can and toothbrush holder. Go luxury and find a cheap towel warmer.
New Towels
Add interest to your bathroom by purchasing new towels in a color that pops and brings an added sense of enthusiasm and excitement.
Shower Curtain
The shower curtain tends to take up a lot of space in a bathroom and become a focal point. Find a shower curtain that makes a new statement or find creative shower curtain ideas that give your bathroom new life.
Different Flooring
It depends on your décor and bathroom size, but if you’ve got old linoleum and a small bathroom then use your $100 bathroom decorating budget to redo your floor.
New Seating
Dress up the seating arrangement in your bathroom by getting a new toilet seat and a floor rug.
Window Treatments
If you can sew then you can easily create new and exciting window treatments but there are ways to make no sew curtains that look just as fantastic as store bought ones and they’re less expensive.
Shelving and Storage
Find some inexpensive shelves and storage solutions and use them to tuck accessories out of the way and create focal point functional decorations.
Lighting
A bathroom is one of those rooms where you can find lighting solutions that are pretty inexpensive. Look for something to give your bathroom a brighter image, and considering bringing in some candles or adding a dimmer switch for those relaxing moments.
Always remember to shop wisely and creatively when decorating on a budget and you’ll be able to stretch your money further and get better results. To give the rest of your home a boost consider using $100 budgets to redecorate your kitchen, rejuvenate a bedroom, and spice up a living room.
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