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1. Update the faucets and hardware
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- Faucets and hardware can date a bathroom. Even for a period-style home that calls for vintage bathroom faucets, it helps to choose modern styles that can elevate your space. Replace outdated and uninspired sink faucets with a high-arc design with lever handles to bring it into the new age.
- The same goes with other hardware, such as bathroom hooks, towel bars and curtain rods. A well-placed towel hook can save space and keep robes and hand towels dry and close at hand as you step out of the shower or wash your hands.
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- vintage modern bath faucets [view images]
- high-neck bath faucets [view images]
- modern bathroom hardware sets [view images]
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2. A fresh, bright coat of paint
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Make It Colorful:
Applying a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest weekend projects you can do. With a gallon of paint or two, you can apply the first coat on Saturday and the second on Sunday.
- To give it an updated, fresher look, choose a cheerful, light and bright shade. This goes double for windowless bathrooms that can quickly become dark and dingy.
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Be Creative:
Even if you like your bathroom walls’ color, you can still get creative with a paint roller and tape. Add some visual interest to a boring bathroom wall by painting stripes or a minimal-patterned motif.
- Don’t go too busy and stick to cream or neutral color instead – nothing too contrasting that can overwhelm the space.
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3. Paint the vanity
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- Walls are not the only part of your bathroom you can paint. And the vanity is one of those areas where you can go bold! Instead of sticking with a plain-Jane white cabinet or oak vanity, give it some elegance and grace with an accent color that complements the rest of the bathroom.
- Instead of these outdated, model home-inspired vanity styles, aim for bright and serene colors like light blues or greens. Pale hues can offer a splash of color while still tying together the walls, counter tops and fixture finishes.
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4. Wainscoting a half wall with tile trim
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- Another bathroom update you can do over the weekend is to add wainscoting. Wainscoting or shiplap can transform a bathroom and add an extra dimension to the walls. This works exceptionally well in a boring half bath or powder room that needs some extra finesse.
- Paint the wainscoting (if you wish) and install it along the walls without a vanity space or shower. To enhance it even further, you can add a mosaic tile trim along the top or even a narrow edge to support photos and artwork.
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- paint the wall with your favorite color
- then layer tiles up the wall at varying heights
- add wainscoting to the ceiling
- this idea converts an attic guest bathroom into something creative and interesting.
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5. Hang artwork or create a gallery wall
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- Speaking of photos and artwork, they can add plenty of personality and pops of color to your blank bathroom walls. And what’s better is that you can swap them out when you feel like changing up the style.
- Even black and white photos and art can create a gallery-like effect along a neutral-colored bathroom wall. Some ideas to consider:
- bathroom gallery wall ideas [view images]
- bathroom wall art ideas [view images]
- bathroom decorating theme ideas [view images]
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6. Install open shelves
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- If your bathroom has a spare wall, install open shelves to display things like a stack of hand towels and charming glass storage jars. Choose a coordinating style that completes the space, too.
- For instance, if you have a modern farmhouse style bathroom, add an industrial shelf with pipe fittings and warm wood planks. If your bathroom is more chic and minimal, maybe go with floating glass or acrylic shelves instead.
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7. Update the window treatments
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- If your bathroom has a window, it’s great for letting in natural light. However, you still need some privacy. Since window treatments can really make a space look outdated, be sure to give it a fresh look.
- Bathroom window treatments should be easy-to-maintain and moisture-resistant. One of the best window treatments you can find is a durable canvas or linen-like valance, which can be dropped or raised. Luckily, valances are one of the easiest window treatments you can make.
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8. Install modern lighting fixtures
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- Assuming you’re relatively handy around the house and can install electrical fixtures, this bathroom update is a breeze! Replace old lighting fixtures with less fussy, modern styled versions.
- Get rid of those old vertical side vanity fixtures and swap them out with elegant sconces for ambiance and better illumination. If you have tall bathroom ceilings, consider installing a petite chandelier for a spa-like luxurious touch.
- Lighting plays a vital role in the bathroom (where you dress and apply makeup), so make sure to choose the space’s correct color temperature.
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9. Hang a new mirror or medicine cabinet
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- Frameless mirrors give off a blah, outdated look. Instead, move that mirror out of sight and replace it with something more stylish. Choose an oversized framed mirror for spacious double vanities or hang an oval mirror above a pedestal sink in a powder room.
- Whether you go with a gold-flaked frame or something like rustic distressed wood, make sure the mirror ties the bathroom together.
- In the same vein, you can also hang a medicine cabinet. Medicine cabinets have also come a long way and no longer have a flat, clinical appearance. Today, you can find them to be discreet and even glamorous.
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- smart mirrors [view images]
- medicine cabinets [view images]
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10. Add organizational accessories
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- Last but not least, accessorize your bathroom! Accessories, especially ones that keep everything in its place, can do a lot for a bathroom. From sleek glass containers that hold cotton balls and toothbrushes to woven baskets that discreetly tuck away toilet paper and other personal hygiene items, accessories can go far to update a bathroom.
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