1. Fresh Look -A classic footed tub gets new life when professionally refinished and fitted with new fixtures, and it’s cheaper than replacing it altogether.

2.Fluff Up Brighten a tired bath with a new set of towels, bath mat and coordinating shower curtain. Still need to trim the budget? Replace the hand towels or washcloths only, and add the more expensive bath sheets down the road. Shopping tip: Check the child and teen decor sections of your favorite stores for bright colors and patterns that wake up a sleepy bath.

3.Color Underfoot – A new tile floor can require hefty material and labor costs, so consider painting a wood one instead. A chalk line, a straightedge and painter’s tape are all you need. Be sure to choose paint made for high-traffic and moisture-prone areas.

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Bathroom Touch-Up Guide

Three to Six months ahead:

Set up a file to keep all your ideas, products and business cards you accumulate.

Keep thorough notes of all must haves and wish list items, so that you know what you will compromise. Keep a rough sketch of what ideas work in your bathroom presently and which don’t.

Begin researching contractors by asking around for referrals.

Go with a pro if your project involves major renovations.

One to three months ahead:

Narrow down field contractors to three. Review credentials if possible visit an in-progress project to get a feel of what you’re in store for.

Choose a contractor and decide who will buy what

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2.) Looking for a whole new look? Sand and refinish cabinets for an upgrade.

3.) Replace dated fabric window treatments and use glass brick or frosted glass to cover a small winder where privacy is needed. With a few matching accessories near the sink, the look will go from blah to spa.

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Give your bathroom a magic touch by separating sinks and bathing fixtures. Just think after a long day at work, come home to a soothing bath without any annoying distractions. This was the idea homeowners, Mark and Jane Kendalls wanted in their home in Orinda, California. At the time of their home renovation, their three boys were entering their adolescent years. “We wanted a chance to create a private spa retreat to have a moment of peace.” With the help of interior designer, Catherine Macfee they built double vanity with makeup area which is the decorative anchor of the space. Its green marble countertop set a tone that is picked up in, among other places, the light sage painted walls.

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To achieve this in your bathroom composition, design a light-filled, green-hued, 7-by-9-foot master bath so fresh and inviting, it calms yet awakens the senses. Function may not necessarily be the first concern for backsplashes given the variety of colors available today. Backsplashes were installed to protect surfaces from water damage and play an important design element in the bath. When designing your bathroom layout, the backsplash should not be a separate feature, but incorporated into the total design, taking on from other tiles, shapes and colors played around the room.

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1. Think of ways to change your furniture or refurbish your existing furnishings. Are you an avid DIYer? Retrofit a salvaged desk or farm table with a sink fixture.

2. Skip the brushed metal or clear glass storage accessories. Instead choose woven baskets or painted antiqued boxes to store extra towels and toiletries.

3. Decorate your walls with groupings of art in delicate frames.

4. Show your personality by having a small collection of vintage tins or ceramic vases displayed on a shelf. This will show your personal flair and warmth to a powder room.

For more tips to help you make smart decisions when remodeling your powder room, look at what our experts say at Point Click Home.

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2. Whole New Hue Sand and refinish or paint bath cabinets for an upgrade in less than a weekend. Consider asking someone at the home center if they have left over paint other customers didn’t want—you never know, you might find the perfect color!

3. Say “Aah” Replace dated fabric window treatments and use glass brick or frosted glass to cover a small window where privacy is needed. With a few matching accessories near the sink, the look will go from blah to spa.

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Here are some easy ideas for a bathroom touch-up that won’t put a dent in your wallet.

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This casual dining corner is decorated with white leather Plaza armchairs and a circular wenge-finish table from Modenature, which are tastefully located in the eat-in kitchen.

Kelly advises clients to buy a tub they can stretch out in, and she designates it as the focal point.

She also thinks one’s home bathroom should be an elegant living room and should have an upholstered armchair to soften all the hard materials.