How to Make Your Bathroom Look Brand New

We want our home to represent us, to make an impact. Most of the times, the living room is a priority. We also take extra care of our bedroom, and our kitchen. Not so much attention is paid to our bathroom. We look at it as a utilitarian space, a place of little importance. That’s not necessarily true. It’s the first place we go when we wake up in the morning, and many times end it with a long relaxing bath. The bathroom deserves more of your attention... We’ll tell you just how you can make it look fabulous without breaking the bank. Here are a few helpful tips that will make your bathroom look right out of a decorating magazine.


Paint all the walls, even the ceiling. Use strong, rich colors. Many people think that just because it’s a small room, you have to use light colors and plenty of mirrors to make it look bigger. That’s just a myth. Bold, rich colors look just as good in a small space.

Hide all the cosmetics that clutter the room. Sure, it’s always helpful to have that moisturizer close to the sink, not to mention how important it is for the guys to keep the shaving kit near by. But all these cosmetics and kick knacks make the bathroom look messy. Get some nice storage boxes or trunks. Not only can they add an unexpected design element to your room, but they are also a great way of storing things and get rid of the messy look. Store all the cosmetics and unnecessary knick knacks in trunks and storage boxes, and your bathroom will look a lot spacious and tidy.

Make the mirror a statement piece by decorating it. It would be a shame not to transform the little space and decorating element you have, into focal points. Even if the mirror already has a frame or not, there’s always a way of improving it’s look. For a more glamorous look, you can glue some crystals to it, and feel like a celebrity. For a more formal look, simulate a real wood frame by adding lumber. If you have children, let them get creative and draw some flowers on the edges of the mirror or add some stickers of cartoon characters. All you need to give your mirror a fancy look is creativity and imagination.

Give your cabinets a new look. Give your cabinets a totally new look, and you’re set for the next 2, 3 years. Again, you can use your imagination and create any kind of look you want. If you’re a fan of a sophisticated, elegant look, then paint them back. If you’re planning on giving your bathroom a country look, just use some white paint and a sponge, and get that used look. Be bold and use more colors, paint some cabinet doors black, others white, or any other color combination you like. The only thing you have to do is to clean the cabinets well before painting, use a special primer (BIN would be good).

Now that you are finished with the more difficult tasks, you can get to the easy and more pleasant part of the redecoration: the last touch-ups. Buy little details, but with an impact. Candles of any color are always a good choice. Just imagine getting home after a long day of work and getting into a hot bath and relax by candle light. Shells are also a nice touch, if you want to achieve that nautical feel and bring back the sea in your house. To get a more personal touch, add some pictures in dollar store frames. Maybe a nice getaway place you’d like to see while you relax in the bathtub. Change the shower curtain to a trendier one, or get some plants. Anything you’d like and feel will relax you its welcome. Now that you made you made your bathroom a welcoming, relaxing space, treat yourself to a nice hot bath. Enjoy!