1. Replace the Linens
Your shower curtain, towels, and bath mats are an easy way to bring a pop of color and personality into your bathroom. Swap out your tired bathroom linens with something fresh.
Steal some inspiration from HGTV, and play around with patterned, decorative hand towels or a brightly colored shower curtain for a low-effort way to completely transform your bathroom.
2. Switch Out Hardware
Dated or cheap-looking hardware can immediately downgrade your bathroom’s appearance. Replace your old brass cabinet knobs and grimy looking switch plates with an updated variety.
Whether you’re aiming for a sleek, modern look or something more rustic, home improvement stores have a huge assortment of hardware options to choose from. (Don’t forget to pick up some shiny new shower curtain hooks while you’re there.)
3. Mount a New Light Fixture
Because bathrooms are typically smaller spaces, great lighting is crucial. Of course, you want something that will brighten the space. But, you can make a light fixture the focal point, knocking out style and functionality with one stone.
This funky pendant light from Apartment Therapy packs a stylish punch. However, if you’re working with a much smaller bathroom, aim for a smaller fixture to avoid overwhelming the space.
4. Add a Framed Mirror
The right mirror can make your entire bathroom look larger. Say goodbye to your standard bathroom mirror and pick out something snazzier. Decorative framed mirrors look much more stylish and polished, and can help to pull the room decor together.
5. Don’t Skip the Art
Sure, your bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in your house, but that doesn’t mean you need to leave the walls bare. Pick out a piece of art or blow up a favorite photo to add some life to your bathroom walls.
If you have a larger wall to fill, this miniature gallery wall with uniform frames from Better Homes and Gardens adds visual interest without looking cluttered.
6. Bring in New Accessories
Similarly to your hardware, your bathroom accessories can rejuvenate your space. Pick out a new soap pump, water glass, toothbrush holder, and other accents that fit with your theme.
You can also add more decorative touches, such as canisters, trays, and dishes, to further polish up your bathroom.
7. Update the Shower Head
Take down that basic, old showerhead and replace it with something with more design interest, and that better suits your needs.
You can opt for an environmentally friendly low-flow showerhead, a convenient handheld unit, a luxurious waterfall option, or something that offers upgraded water pressure.
8. Apply Fresh Paint
A coat of paint can work wonders in your bathroom. Whether you want to stick with your existing color or try something new, a fresh layer of paint will make your entire bathroom feel like new.
As bathrooms are smaller spaces, they don’t require a ton of paint. However, be forewarned that painting a bathroom does require some time and patience, as you’ll need to cut around all of the fixtures.
9. Implement New Storage
Get rid of your haphazard collection of plastic toiletries bins that don’t match. Pick out a stylish bathroom rack to hold your bathroom essentials. Or, install a wall shelf like this Shelterness design to free up counter space and maximize your storage.
10. Upgrade Your Towel Bar
Consider replacing your towel bar with decorative hooks for a look that’s simple and polished, while still useful. Or, purchase a double shower rod, which allows you to dry your towels discreetly behind the curtain.
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