Thrifty Upgrades
Reviving a tired washroom needn't require a total overhaul. In the following gallery, see how updated fixtures, painted floors, smart storage solutions, and creative wall, window, and mirror treatments can add character and style at an affordable price.
1. Coordinate Accents
Give your bath a designer touch with matching accessories. Here, the medicine cabinet's silvery frame is echoed by the decorative metal outlet covers.
Similar to shown: Kohler 20-inch Recessed Medicine Cabinet, about $178, and Betsy Fields Design Brushed Satin Pewter standard wall plates, about $7 each; lowes.com
2. Tile the Countertop
An alternative to a stone slab, a tiled counter resists water but costs a lot less and is easy for DIYers to install. This terra-cotta top has white-painted wood edging to go with the vanity below. A bead of clear caulk keeps water away from the wood.
Similar to shown: Merola Tile Augusta 4-inch tile, about $8 per square foot; homedepot.com
3. Refinish Fixtures
Rather than replace an old cast-iron claw-foot tub and sink, save a bundle by reglazing them instead.
A pair of fixtures can cost upward of $2,000, compared with about $800 for having both reglazed by a professional. Find a pro at napcoltd.com.
4. Paint the Floor
Give worn wood floors new life by brushing boards with glossy porch paint tinted to match your bath's color scheme.
To get the look shown here, add Benjamin Moore's Sunbeam tint to its white Latex Floor & Patio Enamel, about $49 per gallon; benjaminmoore.com
5. Salvage a Towel Rack
6. Make Your Own Wallpaper
Make your own graphic wall covering out of pages from a vintage book. Brush the page backs with wallpaper paste and adhere to the wall. Then seal the surface with a clear top coat.
Zinsser SureGrip Kitchen and Bath Wallcovering Adhesive, about $23 per gallon, and Minwax Satin Polycrylic Protective Finish, about $16 per quart; sears.com
7. Install a Salvaged Slider
When space doesn't allow for a traditional hinged door, install a sliding one. This salvaged schoolhouse door glides on a wall-mount track patterned after barn-door hardware. Glass in the door's top panel ushers light from the hallway into the windowless bath.
Expect to pay about $300 for a similar door at columbusarchitecturalsalvage.com.
8. Use a Metal Tub Surround
9. Brighten Tile
10. Create a Harmonious Color Palette
Create a striking monochromatic effect by painting walls to match your floors, as was done in this sunny space.
Similar to shown: Mildew-resistant Bath Paint Semi-Gloss Finish in Lemon Twist, about $43 per gallon; sherwin-williams.com
11. Use Water-Resistant Wainscot
12. Frame a Mirror
13. Craft a Paneled Overlay
14. Tile a Mirror Frame
15. Salvaged a Mirror Surround
16. Use Elegant Lighting
Turn the ceiling into a focal point by installing a medallion and handsome hanging fixture, such as this bronze-toned light with crystal teardrops. If installed over a tub, as seen here, be sure there's at least 8 feet of clearance from the tub rim to the bottom of the pendant to comply with electrical code.
Similar to shown: Fypon Florentine 16-inch medallion, about $17.50; wholesalemillwork.com. Petite Claire Chandelier, about $179; ballarddesigns.com
17. Install Plantation-Style Shutters
Install louvered interior shutters to provide privacy and direct streams of sunlight for subtle illumination. Vinyl ones are mold- and warp-resistant, and require little upkeep.
Similar to shown: Allen + Roth Colonial White Faux Wood Shutters starting at about $36 per pair; lowes.com
18. Paint Two-Tone Walls
19. Use Faux Candles
20. Dress Your Windows with Roman Shades
21. Showcase Accents on a Display Rail
22. Choose a Checkerboard Floor
Vinyl composition tile offers a durable and inexpensive alternative to a two-toned ceramic-tile floor. To get the look of these small squares, use a vinyl tile cutter to slice 12-inch tiles into 4-inch ones.
Armstrong Standard Excelon Imperial Texture tiles in Dutch Delft and Butter Cream Yellow, about $45 for a carton of 45; efloors.com. Roberts 30002 Vinyl Tile Cutter, about $50; homedepot.com
23. Make a Rustic Towel Rack
24. Repurpose a Vintage Vanity
25. Wall-Mount a Cabinet
26. Craft a DIY Étagère
27. Create Storage with Dental-Supply Shelves
28. Carve Out a Wall Niche
Original article and pictures take www.thisoldhouse.com site
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