How to Upgrade Your Bathroom All by Yourself

Renovating your bathroom can really cost a bomb — which is why not many put a lot of effort into it. Sometimes, we have to stick to a budget, hence prioritizing funds on other more pressing bills. However, there are a couple of things you can do to upgrade your bathroom without breaking the bank. And you don’t even have to strip the room down bare to do it! It’s as simple as a new coat of paint, creative decor, strategic lighting, and minor hardware fixes. Ready to find out more? Let’s get started. And for those who want to renovate your kitchen along with your bathroom, victoriaplum.com expands into kitchens so be sure to check that out! 

The Devil’s in the Details

Changing out your sink faucet can really set the tone for the entire bathroom. It’s the most commonly used item, and can really stand out as a statement piece too! Depending on the type of style you prefer, you can opt for a rustic style faucet for a more classic aesthetic or a modern style faucet for a more sleek and futuristic look.

You can do the same with your shower head and/or bathtub faucets to match with the sink for cohesiveness. These can serve as the main accents of the bathroom and create an appealing visual theme. A theme is great to have because it makes the bathroom look like its design has been intricately thought through and looks professionally done too.

Inviting Wallpaper

Nowadays, wallpaper has been designed to withstand water and vapor so you never have to worry about peeling. To make the room pop, you can choose a single wall to dress up with a stunning roll of wallpaper to create a nice focal point and frame to the room. Alternatively, a smaller room or a powder room could really stand out with wallpaper across the entire room. It’s a great way to integrate bold design into a simple bathroom.

Painting Your Walls

If you prefer more uniformity, just taking a day off to paint your bathroom walls can really switch up the mood. Neutral-tones are a very common go-to color scheme for a more elegant, modern, and minimal look, while darker tones are used for a more futuristic and lavish type of feel. Think about what color would help to complement the rest of the wares in the bathroom and try to stray away from colors that are too glaring. Use colors that are calming like dark/light blue or
dark/light green.

Tile it Up

You don’t need to hire someone to help you set up tiling on your bathroom walls or floors anymore — just get Peel & Stick tiles. It’s just like a sticker and is so easy to apply. The good news is, if you’re someone who is renting the place or someone who likes to change things up constantly, these types of tiles are temporary and are easy to remove without damage too! You can tile the bottom half of the wall to create contrast and visual appeal. Patterned tiles especially make for a great choice in this type of design, as it is too beautiful to ignore.

Add a Touch of Green

To really liven up a room, you just have to add plants to it. If you want to make a statement, a tall and bigger plant can really create an illusion of a bigger space. Smaller plants can complement accents and create symmetry on empty shelves or countertops too. You can get those smaller potted plants that have leaves or tiny vines that drape down shelves to enhance the aesthetic of your storage and shelving units.

Another plus point about having plants in your toilet is the nice, naturalistic vibe it has to it. Many homeowners like to add fragrant flowers or plants to their bathrooms too so that after a shower, the steam activates and spreads the pleasant fragrance around.

Tapestry Galore

A bathroom is incomplete without a rug or a mat to dry off on. This is a great piece to use to your design advantage! Getting a mat that matches the rest of the room’s aesthetic makes it look more complete and visually stunning. Tasseled rugs can work in the favor of a more boho styled bathroom too and are great for layering if you have the space for it.

Get a Larger Mirror

A mirror can also be the centerpiece of any bathroom. The bigger, the better. You can go about many ways to integrate this mirror into your bathroom seamlessly. If you have dominant accents in the existing bathroom, get a mirror that has a matching frame. A larger mirror can also help in making the room look bigger than it is, and help lighten up the room as well.

Lovely Lighting

Another design element that is very impactful is changing up your lighting. Create statement pieces with wall fixtures or floor lamps, depending on your aesthetic. Backlighting in shelves can elevate the look and make the place look more lux as well. Get a pair of wall fixtures to frame your bathroom mirror to create an interesting retro vanity look.

What’s at the Window?

If you have a window in your bathroom, a simple fix of adding wooden shutters or painting its frame can change the entire look and feel of your bathroom. Matte black frames are great for creating contrast and bringing attention to the natural light streaming in. Alternatively, painting the frame a contrasting color to the wall it’s on is enough to make a statement. If you want more privacy, choosing shutters instead of regular curtains can look more rugged yet simple for a minimal bathroom.

Show Off Your Towels

You could either hang it over the side of the tub, or over a ladder, or roll them up and place them on a shelf. Towels are an essential element of a bathroom, and it is just simply pleasing to see them displayed. It creates a more complete bathroom look. For a more luxurious look, switch them up to cotton towels and display tasseled linen clothes over racks or tubs for a cohesive bohemian flavor.

Conclusion

There you have it — alternatives to spice up your bathroom without having to go through a renovation! It’s really just all about the details and accents. It’s easier to add on things rather than to rearrange the entire layout of the bathroom anyway. Hopefully, this article has sparked some decorating inspiration in you.