Update the Vanity
Replacing an old bathroom vanity is another fast and relatively affordable way to give your bath a new look. Today’s vanities offer upgraded countertop materials, sturdy cabinets, better storage and stylish fixtures in a single package. You can buy all these features in one vanity without having to mix and match, which saves you time and money and avoids design missteps.
Choosing a modern bathroom vanity with a sink is a fun design challenge, but first you must decide if you want a single or double sink vanity. Next, choose the color of the vanity. White and gray are the most popular, but black bathroom vanities are in vogue.
Then choose the countertop and base materials for your bathroom cabinets. Marble vanity countertops remain popular but will cost more and require more maintenance than engineered stone or quartz which can provide a stone look in a variety of options. MDF base materials make for a lighter vanity, but for bathrooms with kids or a high splash potential—opt for a wood material.
Most mid-level single sink vanities can be purchased for $1,000 to $2,000 with double sink vanities going for $2,000 to $3,000.
Replace the Shower Door
Old shower and bath doors make a bathroom look dated. Stained shower frames and dimpled acrylic doors scream 80’s builder-grade material, that are overdue for an update.
Update the look of your bathroom with chic replacements for your glass shower doors. The most popular designs are frameless shower doors and come in finishes ranging from chrome to matte black and are available in a wide range of widths and lengths. Some have an adjustable width so they can be customized to fit any size opening.
After you’ve decided on what type of glass shower door you want, it’s time to connect with a Lowe’s shower door installation professional. These pros will remove your old shower door and install the new one. Lowe’s also offers glass-cutting services so you can custom-fit a shower door panel to fit your opening.
Paint the Ceiling
Changing your bathroom paint colors can deliver the most impact for the money spent. While painting walls is a popular choice, don't forget that painting the bathroom ceiling with a hue other than the standard white can add an unexpected wow factor to the room.
Choose a ceiling color that complements the tones in the tile or cabinets to tie the room together like the Woodland stone color used in this episode of The Weekender. Don’t be afraid to choose a bold hue as a ceiling paint color, but use a flat or matte finish for ceiling paint to hide any imperfections.
Bathroom Tile Ideas
Adding bathroom tile can be a gorgeous but expensive detail in a remodeled bathroom. Save money by tiling halfway up the wall instead of going all the way to the ceiling. You’ll get dramatic results at a lower cost.
Bathroom wall tile choices are endless. Standard-sized square tiles are classics that won’t go out of style. They are easy to install with thinset mortar and tile spacers, and you can trim them to fit with a tile saw.
Don’t overlook the grout. The current trend is to pick grout
that contrasts with the colors in the tile to inject color in a subtle way.
Seal the grout to protect it from moisture and make it easier to clean.