Top Ten Ways to Enhance the Bathroom on a Budget by Melissa Key

Though beginning as only a practical space, the bathroom has developed into a place of prominent décor. A distinctive room can be created without extravagant spending. Below are nine inexpensive means to add rewarding décor to the bathroom.

1. Mirrors can be inexpensive and create interest and drama to the room. Mirrors generate a look of added space and elegance. Cluster mirrors instead of spacing them around the room.

2. A picture theme can add sophistication to a room. Grouped pictures of black-and-white photographs or antique photographs in either duplicate frames or framework of like shapes produce ambiance. Another option is to hang pictures of like objects. Consider the humidity of the room before purchasing pictures or frames in order to avoid purchasing something that will need to be replaced due to mold or mildew.

3. Although primarily used in living rooms or family rooms, needlework can add flavor to a bathroom. Connect the bathroom to the rest of the house by choosing needlework art that joins the style of the house. For example, a Spanish style house may have a needlepoint hanging of a bull or a hacienda.

5. Adding some contemporary decorative hardware like brass knobs or satin nickel pull on your cabinets in the bathroom will greatly enhance the look of your cabinets and drawers. You can also add other pieces of hardware like bathroom towel ring or iron decorative towel bar. Classic robe hooks made of steel or brass will also add an extra warm look in your bathroom. The best part is that the decorative hardware does not cost too much and moreover you can find great deals online.

5. A throw rug is a simple way to brighten in an otherwise featureless room. A non-skid rug adds attractiveness and requires minimal effort and expense to clean or replace.

6. Collected works can produce an appeal. Consider a set of pottery or old bottles set on wide shelves or if antique pictures are hung, think about showcasing old-fashioned perfume atomizers or shaving mugs.

7. The least expensive and least difficult means of revising a bathroom’s décor is through the use of color. Towels, wall colors, decorative accents, or rugs can provide interest.

8. Fine points in the architecture of the room can add appeal. Molding placed on the walls, shelves, rails, the type of door and window, and the type of wall covering all contribute to the ambiance of a room.

9. For a healthy as-well-as interesting environment, add live plants to the bathroom. An ivy plant adds appeal and can be hung in corners. Other small types of greenery can be placed on the counter or larger plants can be potted on the floor.

10. If the room is large enough, consider adding furnishings. Thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets offer opportunities for inexpensive purchases of suitable furniture.

Choosing one or more of these ideas can help create a desirable space with little expense or time involvement. Take pictures before and after the project and enjoy the new look.