Friday, May 31, 2013

Low-Cost Bathroom Updates - Part 3

 Wake Up Your Walls

Painting is a simple do-it-yourself weekend project that can transform a room. Buy moldproof and mildewproof primers and paints. Create a spa mood with watery blues, greens, and neutrals. Add more color with towels, soaps, and candles.



 Trendy Tile

If you love the look of pricey hand-painted or mosaic tile but you're on a budget, include a few in a random pattern among affordable field tiles. This bathroom took a unique approach: Instead of running the accent tile around horizontally as is expected, the tile was installed vertically, creating more interest in the room.



 Give Walls Texture

Add architectural interest to a basic bath with beaded board. Installing panels is quicker and more affordable than installing individual boards. The panels are virtually indistinguishable from authentic beaded board and are sold in lightweight 4x8-foot sheets for about $20 each.

 Vintage Charm

Find a great deal and inject a dose of personality into your bath with flea market gems. Architectural salvage yards and Internet auction sites are great suppliers of vintage tubs, sinks, countertops, flooring, benches, and unique accents.


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Low-Cost Bathroom Updates - Part 2


Boost Cabinet Efficiency
Add pullout shelves to deep cabinets to keep necessities in order and viewable. Equipping cabinet interiors with these sliding surfaces helps you avoid digging around in the dark or buying more of the things you already have on hand.


 High-Style Vanity

Turn an existing piece of furniture into a vanity. Save on expensive cabinetry by cutting a hole in the top of a dresser or chest for a drop-in sink and faucet.

 Easy Enhancers

Paint or refinish the cabinet doors for a quick and easy update. Also, install a new toilet seat and add a few matching accessories such as towel bars and a toilet paper holder. Switch out your shower controls and other hardware to create a unified suite look in just a few hours.


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Low-Cost Bathroom Updates

Refresh your bathroom in a weekend or less with these creative and affordable updates.

Think White

Pick out basic white components for your must-have bath features and save thousands in remodeling dollars. White sinks, tubs, and toilets all cost less than those in colors because manufacturers make and sell more of them.


 Buy Less Tile

Stretch your remodeling budget by tiling only the shower and/or bath area walls. If it's within your budget, tile halfway up the wall, add a border design, and paint the area above.


Update the Hardware

Install new cabinet hardware to provide an instant visual impact at a minimal cost. An even lower-cost option: Paint existing unfinished wood knobs. Use an artist's brush for small designs. Protect the painted designs with two coats of clear polyurethane.



 Tub Transformation

Have the pros refinish your outdated avocado-green bathtub to give your bathroom new life.


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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Storage-Packed Bathroom Remodel - Part 4

 Crystal Clear

Glass jars create an elegant style statement in any bathroom and create the perfect spot to store soaps and bath salts. If you want to display them prominently on the counter, look for colored items that will complement the color scheme of your bathroom.

 Tilt-Out Drawer Space

The large master vanity was constructed using a trio of kitchen cabinets. The sturdy base cabinet features a handy metal-lined tilt-out drawer -- a common feature of kitchen cabinets -- that holds a toothbrush and other bathroom essentials.

 Hooked on Storage

Satin-chrome finishes, such as the ones on these convenient towel hooks, tie together the two bathrooms? hardware, fixtures, and accessories. Handy wall hangers such as these ensure towels dry quickly -- and better yet -- don?t end up in a heap on the floor.

 Depths of Storage

Exposed legs give the cabinet?s base contemporary flair, while the vessel sink and wall-mount faucet increase the modern appeal. This deeper-than-normal model provides plenty of undersink storage designed to work around the plumbing.


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Storage-Packed Bathroom Remodel - Part 3

 Portable Storage Idea

A plastic drawer caddy provides the perfect place to store small grooming items such as nail files, foot scrubbers, and polish. Small caddies fit easily into drawers and tight cabinet spaces, and the convenient handle on top makes them easy to transport.


Organization Made Easy
These drawers work overtime with custom-made organizers. The bottom caddy in this drawer is stationary and keeps grooming items and makeup neat and tidy. But the top caddy can roll back, allowing easy access to both the front and back half of the drawer.


 Rolled Up

Dark cherry cabinets with sleek metal hardware are both stylish and tremendously functional. Deep cabinet drawers like this one provide a great spot for towel storage and prevent the homeowners from having to store them in the master bedroom. To make the most of space, consider rolling the extra towels.

 Sliding Storage

Generous storage in the master vanity holds everything from everyday items such as soap and toilet paper to cleaning supplies and a first aid kit. Plus, the roll-out shelf makes it easy for the homeowners to access every item, even ones in the back portion of the shelf.


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Storage-Packed Bathroom Remodel - Part 2

 Stylish & Functional Vanity

Two wall cabinets and a sturdy kitchen base cabinet serve as a store-it-all vanity on the master bath side of the bathroom. Cherry cabinets with a chocolate-color glaze boost style while providing plenty of storage for makeup, grooming supplies, and linens. Quartz-surfacing countertops complement the tile on the walls and are sturdy enough to stand up to the humidity and spills that come with a bathroom environment.




 Big Storage, Small Price Tag
Stock cabinets from a home center cost significantly less than custom units. These narrow wall cabinets are the perfect size for storing small toiletries, bath salts, and washcloths. The homeowners upped the pretty factor of these generic cabinets by covering the back of the unit and door with patterned wallpaper.



 Graceful Glass Shelves

Glass shelving adds an understated air of elegance to any cabinetry. For this remodel, the homeowners ordered some cabinets prepped for glass,? allowing them to insert their own textured glass shelving panels.




 Dandy Drawers

Drawer organizers aren?t just handy for the kitchen. Stainless-steel containers are perfect for storing heated items such as curling irons and hair straighteners. And a custom drawer organizer such as this one provides the perfect spot to store jewelry and hair accessories without fear of anything getting tangled together.


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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Storage-Packed Bathroom Remodel

This bathroom remodel packs a punch with style and function. From built-in storage nooks to creative cabinetry, there's plenty of space to make storage and organization a snap.

 Pocket Change

From large cherry cabinets to a sneaky storage niche in the combination shower and tub, this bathroom is the epitome of style and function. A pocket door with a frosted-glass panel has turned the master bath and adjoining full bath into a perfectly shareable space for both the homeowners and their guests. The door?s glass insert allows for both privacy and light between the two spaces.



 Tile Style

Both the floor and shower area are covered in 12x24-inch ceramic tiles with a striated taupe pattern, while the remaining walls feature neutral paint and tiny mosaic tiles. A shower niche lined with the same mosaic tile carves out the perfect amount of storage for shampoos and body soaps.



 Creative Medicine Cabinet

A reduced-depth wall cabinet serves as a space-saving medicine chest. Its reduced size takes up less room in the small space and was specially made to allow the homeowners to include their own custom glass shelving inserts. Lining the back of the cabinet with patterned wallpaper conveys the homeowners' personal style.



 Undersink Storage

To compensate for the small stature of the wall cabinets, the homeowners chose to include a deeper-than-normal base cabinet on one side of the bath to provide plenty of room for curved multitier storage along the undersink plumbing. Additional stackable storage bins free up space for everyday items in the larger vanity in the master bath side of the room.



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Before and After: Bathroom Renovations - Part 9

 Before: Hidden Potential

With generous natural light and square footage, this bathroom promised plenty of opportunities for luxury and pampering. Holding the room back was an uninspired pale pink, white, and gray palette and not enough storage space. The homeowners also didn't like how fixtures and oak vanities lined the walls, leaving an empty space at the center of the room.



After: Center of Attention

Now, a 31-inch Japanese soaking tub floats in the center of the room, using the exterior wall of the shower as its visual anchor. A two-person, walk-in steam shower stands in place of the old tub and features floor-to-ceiling glass doors and opaque-glass windows. New, storage-savvy vanities in a dramatic espresso finish line the walls, and on the opposite end of each vanity, built-in cushioned benches offer seating in front of windows. Limestone counters paired with limestone floor tiles balance the warmth of the dark cabinetry.

 Before: Bachelor Bath Blunder

This bachelor's bath made a pathetic first impression. The confined 5x8-foot space was barely functional, partially because the room remained half-finished from a previous renovation attempt. The less-than-beautiful bathtub was too old, and the mustard-yellow paint that covered the walls was outdated.

 After: Masculine and Mature

To create a soothing space that felt masculine, a luxurious tub was installed, and a mosaic of glass tile encases it from floor to ceiling. Calming creams and browns show up in the furnishings, natural wood of the vanity, and tub and floor tiles. A slab of mahogany wood attached to metal legs, adds up to a simple yet sleek vanity. An above-counter sink and wall-mount faucet continue the masculine, modern theme of the room.


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Before and After: Bathroom Renovations - Part 8

 Before: Less than Majestic

This bath felt detached from the rest of its Colorado home, which had a modern, mountain feel. The white vanity was boring and lifeless, and it stood relatively short by today's standards. Deep burgundy walls were dated and incongruent with the adjoining master bedroom.

After: Mountain Majesty

The homeowners kept the original vanity to save money, but they spruced it up with a quartz-surfacing countertop. Golden brown paint was used for the cabinetry, and new knobs and pulls were installed. Two vessel sinks top the new countertop, bringing the bowls to a user-friendly height. Adding a framed mirror and updating the lighting also helps to revive the room.


 Before: Less than Majestic (Continued)

Outdated pink marble and pink ceramic tile surround the room, making the shared space feel a bit too feminine. The homeowners were lucky though -- the bathroom already had a few luxuries such as a walk-in shower, spa tub, and glass block windows. Since they wouldn't have to update the layout or move plumbing, they could splurge on materials, fixtures, and furnishings.

 After: Mountain Majesty (Continued)

Travertine tiles cover the floor and continue to the tub surround. Travertine also covers the shower walls, but the tiles are much smaller and feature a rough, spilt face. This textural surface is reminiscent of a natural rock wall, giving the shower a distinct outdoor connection. A frameless glass enclosure allows the drama of the shower walls to serve as a focal point.


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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Before and After: Bathroom Renovations - Part 7

Before: Stuck in the '80s

The 1980s gave us plenty of great music, but the decade's bathroom designs are better left in the past. This '80s attic bathroom is a perfect example. With an inefficient layout, boring and cheap cabinetry, an oversize mirror, and navy blue sinks and toilet, this space needed help.



After: Light and Lovely

A smart remodel that included beaded-board paneling, built-in shelves, separate furniture-style vanities, old-fashioned medicine cabinets, and vintage-style faucets and fixtures gives the bathroom a clean, cottage look. The area that once housed the double vanity was converted into two large closets for extra storage.


Before: Stuck in the '80s (Continued)

Even though the navy blue toilet had to go, the homeowners decided to keep the good-size fiberglass shower because it was still in great condition and it would help to keep renovation costs down.


After: Light and Lovely (Continued)

A new door framed in brushed nickel and vintage-style fixtures gives the shower a fresh look. New radiant heat flooring was a worthwhile splurge. A white toilet proves to be a much better fit for this modern yet classic bathroom.


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Before and After: Bathroom Renovations - Part 6

Before: Room for Improvement

This dull bath needed a little bit of personality. The fixtures and tile were in great shape, but the rest of the bathroom was a blank canvas for an infusion of color and style.

After: A Sunny Space

With yellow paint on the walls, the room began to blossom. Fabric details, such as the Roman shades and the new skirt around the wall-mount sink, softened the large expanse of tile. More accessories and decorative touches, like the wall decals, towel bars and the framed mirror, bring in more freshness without adding much to the makeover budget's bottom line.



Before: Old and Outdated

This cramped 5x8-foot bathroom was desperate for a redo. For starters, the old cast-iron tub and tile were original to the house, built in 1928. The no-frill space also featured a porcelain finish that was worn and gray, a peeling fake frosted-glass window, and almost no storage.

After: Young and Fun

To get a brighter bath, the homeowners installed white beaded board and classic tile all the way to the ceiling. The new vanity -- made of pipe the homeowners found online, a slab of limestone, and a drop-in sink -- serves as the focal point of the room. Cheerful paint, fresh fabrics, and new fixtures also give the room a youthful presence. A new double-hung window is dressed with fun mini shutters and cafe curtains.


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