DIY Bathroom Updates For The Weekend Warrior
With the holidays quickly approaching, lots of homeowners are going into overdrive with DIY projects and home renovations in order to prepare their homes for their impending company. Making your home look fabulous for the holidays doesn’t have to blow your budget, or timeline, in order to make a big impact. Before starting any DIY projects, we recommend narrowing your list down to only include rooms that your company will use. The bathroom is pretty much a guarantee on that list. Read on for handy DIY bathroom updates that you can complete in a few days flat. Just in time for that holiday party you’re hosting.
Give It A Deep Clean
This is the best place to start before deciding whether or not to do some DIY bathroom updates. You would be surprised what a little CLR, magic eraser and elbow grease can fix. A good clean will not only bring your bathroom back to life. It will also help you decide what needs to be worked on.
Plus if you decide to paint, all surfaces will be ready for you to work your magic.
A Little Paint Goes A Long Way
Paint is like duct tape. It can fix almost anything. Paint can revive tired walls. Bring trim back to life. When choosing a paint colour, go for something that will bring a serene, airy and relaxing feeling to your bathroom. We like to channel memories of a day at the spa and pick from a very earthy colour pallet. What’s our top pick for a bathroom? Try Silver Strand from Sherwin Williams. The perfect grey with hues of green, and almost a little touch of blue depending on the light.
Paint can also bring old cabinetry with good bones into the modern age. Before tossing your old vanity, try refreshing it with a crisp white paint and some new hardware. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the transformation.
Get A Handle On Your Hardware
A really easy way to add impact in any space is with hardware. Updating items like your faucet, drawer pulls, towel racks and shower curtain rod can totally change the look of your space. You can even go as far as replacing your heating register covers and faceplates on your switches and outlets.
If you want to go more mainstream, we highly recommend a brushed nickel. However, if you’re looking to make a statement – a more bronzed look is the way to go. New hardware, coupled with fresh paint can have a profound impact and can bring an 80s style bathroom into 2018.
Update Your Accessories
Never underestimate what key accessories can do for any space. They are often what makes our house a home. They bring loads of personalization and can make a blank space feel warm and welcoming.
Draw focus to your newly painted vanity with some fresh flowers and foliage. Light a holiday-scented candle to bring some ambiance. Lastly, round out your space with a new shower curtain, towels and other textiles to bring together your look.
Light It Up
If you have a rusted out fixture or one of those old-school pieces that look like a Hollywood dressing room, it might be time to swap out your lighting fixtures Brighten up your space (literally) with a new lighting fixture. You can go soft and subtle or go big and bold. Either way, changing up your lighting is an easy and cost-effective way to add impact in your bathroom.