Done-in-a-Weekend Bathroom Refreshes - Part 2

After: Bright White Vanity

Updated to coordinate with the tub and toilet, the old oak vanity now looks more like a sophisticated dresser thanks to a few coats of white paint. A new countertop, sink, faucet, and hardware add to the makeover. Above the vanity are a pair of brushed nickel sconces and a medicine cabinet. On the wall, beach scenes bring together all the colors in the bathroom.

After: Vanity with Flair

The oak vanity was given a new look with white paint, new hardware, bun feet, and decorative cabinet doors. The original center doors were replaced with a set made from mesh cane webbing -- the kind typically used for chair seats -- inserted into premade door frames and backed by plywood. Simply adding two knobs to the previously bare center cabinet panel reinforces the furniture look.

After: Modern Fixtures

There can never be too much storage in a bathroom. A 4-inch-deep medicine cabinet replaced the flat mirror. With a brushed nickel frame and mirrored inside, the medicine cabinet adds a touch of glamour as well as storage to the bathroom. A sleek and simple high-arc faucet with lever handles adds a modern touch.

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Done-in-a-Weekend Bathroom Refreshes

The smallest room in the house shouldn't fall short on style. Take your bathroom from outdated to up-to-date in just two days with these makeover ideas.

Before: Overtiled Bathroom

The hundreds of nondescript tiles on the floor and halfway up the walls in this bath were a drawback until their sandy color inspired a fresh, beachy scheme. A few simple updates and well-chosen accessories will transform this bathroom in just two days.

After: Beachy Bathroom Oasis

The first step in the bathroom's transformation was painting the walls a watery blue. Next, serene fabric choices, such as the cream-color cotton window shade and striped shower curtains, tie together the colors of the tiles and walls. A wooden coatrack adds storage by providing a handy spot to hang towels and robes. These elements work together to highlight the original claw-foot bathtub.

Before: Dark and Dated Vanity

The oak vanity provides lots of storage opportunities, but the wood darkens the bathroom. Old Hollywood-style strip light fixtures, a tile countertop, and a flat mirror date the bathroom.

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Maximize Light in a Bathroom - Part 3

Light-Loving Shutters

A porch outside the window made privacy a priority in this bath. To gain the benefits of natural light, wood shutters were fit with white opaque-glass panels instead of traditional louvers. Window swags made from terry-cloth toweling swags are trimmed with black, for a treatment that softens the window frame while allowing the shutters to work freely.

Faux French Door

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A Bathroom Washed in White

An all-white color palette is at once crisp and soft with drapings of frothy sheers on the window and table to add a touch of personality and style. The pedestal sink has a small footprint which serves to open up the look and feel of the space, making it seem light and airy.

Through the Looking Glass

This space was ideal for the vanity, yet a traditional window wouldn't have offered the necessary privacy. In its place waffle-pattern glass blocks were installed to fill the old window's space. A framed mirror hangs from screw eyes in the top of the window frame to make the vanity entirely practical.

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Maximize Light in a Bathroom - Part 2

Pedestal Style
Pedestal sinks are admired for their style and forgiven for their lack of storage space. The one in the bath prompted a wall of storage that rivals any vanity-bound sink. Glass-front cabinets flank the sink. Each features a narrow section that angles toward the wall, avoiding a squared-off look and adding inches of open shelving within reach of the sink. The half-wall that houses the plumbing is topped with a narrow ledge for additional display space.

Compact Corner

An L-shape cabinetry design makes the most of a corner in this master bath. The vanity adjoins a storage unit that has armoire appeal. Keeping one side of the upper cabinetry open provides display space for decorative accessories. It also avoids the inconvenience of a cabinet door swinging across the sit-down vanity's top and against the wall mirror.

Separate but Equal

This symmetrical layout not only puts the tub in the spotlight, but it also eliminates elbow-knocking at the vanities and offers an appealing combination of privacy and openness. Half-walls flanking the tub are just tall enough to give the vanities a sense of seclusion, while the open area above the dividers invites light from the arched window. A bonus: The half-walls create ledges for display.

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Maximize Light in a Bathroom

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Handy Towel Holders

Limited wall space led to some ingenious solutions in this master bath. A chrome rod mounted to the vanity front keeps towels handy, as does a hook on the glass wall just outside the shower door. Other storage includes a bench-height ledge in the shower for toiletries and vanity drawers equipped with electrical outlets so appliances can be easily operated but tucked away after use.

Two Views

Mirrors that are shorter than those typically used above a vanity make it possible to preserve the high original windows in this bath. Sized to fit the bare space between the window frame and the backsplash, each mirror is mounted with hinges that position it at the ideal angle for grooming.

No Interruptions, Please

Streamlining surfaces made this modest bath seem large. In place of a shelf mounted to the wall, a long niche cut into the tiled wall makes a handy but out-of-the-way ledge above the sink. A row of mirrored medicine cabinets recessed into the wall offers ample storage that doesn't steal space from the room. Even the floor seems more expansive as a result of a wall-hung sink.

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Bathroom Design Ideas: Add a Television - Part 6

 Mirror with an Integrated TV

Now you see it, now you don't. Watch your favorite show while you brush your teeth, then turn the TV off and see your reflection in the mirror with a mirror TV.

 TV in a Bath Alcove

Create a cozy viewing spot in the bath by hanging a TV above a tub in an alcove.

 Hide Away TV

Get the comfort of a TV in your bath without sacrificing a traditional design. Put the TV in a cabinet with a door to hide it when you're not watching.

 TV on a Bath Shelf

Wall shelves that hold towels and other bath products are great places to put a small TV. Here, it is high at the foot of the tub and easy to see from anywhere in the bath.

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Bathroom Design Ideas: Add a Television - Part 5

Flat-Panel TV Above Tub

Forget the bath bubbles that used to take you away from the daily grind. Your new mode of relaxation is watching your favorite primetime shows as you soak.

 Wall-Mount TV You Can See

Strategic planning will ensure you can spot your TV from wherever you choose in the bath -- even in the mirror.

 Built-In TV cabinet

A single cabinet tailored for your TV and mounted directly into the wall is a great way to incorporate media into the room without an invasion of space.

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Bathroom Design Ideas: Add a Television - Part 4

 TV Alcove
Forget about fine art. Situate a flat panel TV in an alcove between two closets in the bath.

 TV for the Bath

A TV/DVD combination unit mounted near the tub makes for a fabulous way to wrap up a long day. Pop in your favorite movie while you relax in a steamy bath.

Corner TV Cabinet

Use an otherwise overlooked space for holding the TV. Shelving on both sides of the corner cabinet makes great storage for towels and bath products -- and a TV.

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Bathroom Design Ideas: Add a Television - Part 3

 Corner-Mount TV

Maximize an empty corner by mounting a TV bracket that pulls out and swivels. You'll be able to see the TV from anywhere in the bath.

 Hidden Bath TV

Use a TV cabinet with doors that tuck away while you're watching and hide the TV while you're not.

 Vanity TV

Put the TV near the vanity to keep an eye on your favorite shows while you get ready for the day.

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Bathroom Design Ideas: Add a Television - Part 2

 Shelf the TV

Putting the TV on a shelf leaves you open to change. Move it where you want without removing a mounting unit from the wall.

 TV Cabinet

An open cabinet for the TV is available in your bath cabinetry just like it is in the living room. Design your space to accommodate the TV storage you like.

 Wall-Mount TV that Swivels
Get the right viewing angle by using an adjustable mounting bracket. See the TV from wherever you are.

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Bathroom Design Ideas: Add a Television

Put a TV in the bath so you can catch the news headlines you need in the morning, or watch a favorite movie while you soak in a bubble bath for the ultimate relaxing experience.

Make It Easy to See the TV

See-through glass shower walls are great for catching up on the morning news while you get ready for your day. Install your wall-mount TV where you can see it from the shower, tub, or vanity.

Built-In TV

A built-in cabinet for the TV puts it in the wall and out of the way for a clean, finished look. The clean look is suited to the modern bath to keep counters from looking cluttered.

 Out-of-the-Way TV

A TV doesn't need to be the focal point of the bath. Mount it high in the corner so you can see it, but it doesn't distract from the beauty of the bath.

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Universal Bathroom Design Ideas - Part 5

Opt for a Walk-In Shower

Walk-in showers make a striking style statement and are an excellent addition to bathrooms designed with universal principles in mind. With no lip marking the entrance to the shower, walk-in models allow people in wheelchairs or who have limited mobility to move in and out of the space with ease.

Include a Shower Bench

Outfit your shower with a wide bench to add loads of functionality. On one hand, the bench can serve as a perch for people with limited mobility to sit on while bathing. Or, when not in use as a seat, the bench can be used to store bathing necessities.

Provide Multiple Showerheads

Outfit your shower with multiple showerheads to increase both effectiveness and luxury. Installing showerheads at various levels throughout the shower makes it easy for people of all sizes to scrub down. Include a handheld showerhead for people who might need to sit while bathing.

Make Towels Accessible

Grasping around for towels is a pain for everyone, but it can be especially taxing for people with limited mobility. Hang towel or robe hooks right next to the shower to ensure they're easily accessible for everyone.

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