3 Weird But Effective Tricks To Make Your Bathroom Look Shiny And New

Oct 31, 2018 by apost team

The bathroom is the most used space in your house. But that doesn't mean it doesn't get overlooked. It's overlooked since it's seen as a functional room, but that doesn't mean it should be ignored. Here are some simple and effective ways to dress up an old bathroom without renovating it.

Accessorize Your Space

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Accessorizing is a quick and effective way to update your bathroom. It can also save you money on renovations. A new shower curtain, light fixtures, shag rug, medicine cabinets, or towels can instantly brighten the room. This is a good way to dress up an old or dowdy bathroom.

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Add some art to transform the look of it. You can always hang a picture or two to dress it up. It doesn't matter if you have a small bathroom. You can use artwork to place the focus on your tile.

Decide if you want to match or add contrasting colors. This means that your art should be something in your favorite color or fits with your tiles on the walls. Make sure that the artwork still works with the rest of your space. Also, decide if you want to use a metal or wood frame to pull your space together.

Update Your Fixtures

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Do you have a leaky faucet? Do your exposed fixtures look rusty and dated? It's time to update them. Leaky faucets and rusty fixtures need to be replaced.

Updating your fixtures can dramatically change the style of your bathroom. You don't need knowledge of plumbing to replace them. Got an old or colored bathtub? Consider replacing it.

Give the rest of your bathroom a facelift. Remove that hideous wallpaper and paint your walls a bright white color. This cleaner look will make your tiles stand out in a good way instead of clash.

Paint Your Bathroom Tiles

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Now it's time to focus on your bathroom tiles. Do you have tiles in salmon pink or mint green? Repaint your tiles a new color if you don't feel comfortable with replacing them. You'll need an oil based primer before you choose your desired paint color.

Sometimes you'll need a professional's second opinion. A qualified professional can help you recommend the right materials depending on the tile you own. It can prevent you from making a costly mistake.

Decide whether you want to paint your tiles all one color or have accent tiles. Apply a high-adhesion primer over your tiles and paint them a contrasting color such as white. Some colors for contrasting tiles include black or light green.

Sometimes just one little change can instantly dress up your bathroom. It's enough to make your space look brighter or bigger. Do you have any other tricks that have worked for you? Send this article to help your family and friends who are not sure what to do with their bathrooms.