Are you looking to breathe fresh life into your bathroom without the time and expense of a true remodel? The right replacements and additions can bring a restroom more in step with today’s styles and draw your eye away from any problem areas that won’t be addressed until your next full renovation. Read on for tips and tricks for giving this space a fresh vibe with minimal effort.

1. Paint the trim.

If you’re going for cheap and fast, it’s hard to beat this hack. Bathroom trim often gets scratched or grimy, so an afternoon spent painting it will uplift the space. You have a few options here:

Repaint the trim in its original color.

If the walls are white or neutral, paint the trim something bold, like black or a rich-jewel tone.

If the walls are a color, go monochromatic by painting white trim the same shade as the walls. If you want to enhance this effect, repaint the ceiling as well! 

2. Add a trendy hardware finish.

Matte black, satin brass, and brushed bronze are all popular metal finishes. It’s not feasible to change out items like shower door hinges, but using multiple metallics in one bathroom is part of the popular mixed metals style. Choose the hue you want to introduce and consider possibilities:

• Replace the shower door pull handle or towel bar with a compatible item in your chosen finish.
• Add fresh wall hangings in metal frames.
• Update the soap dish, toothbrush holder, and trash receptacle. 

3. Embrace the simplicity of minimalism.

While designers have moved away from the stark minimalism that dominated home décor in years past, trending aesthetics like “old money” and biophilic design include an uncluttered backdrop and nicely stored belongings. Tips for achieving this include:

• Remove empty bottles, infrequently used items, and kitsch
• Hide unavoidable clutter in baskets or bins instead of leaving it on the floor or spread across the vanity counter.
• Add more storage space, such as glass shelves with metal clamps, on the wall behind the commode.

4. Add or replace light fixtures.

Beautiful lighting is another way to instantly style up a space. Options include:

• Replacing the main light fixture with something more fashionable.
• Hanging a chandelier over the tub or sink.
• Having sconces installed on either side of the vanity mirror.
• Adding task lighting for makeup application.
• Switching to a back-lit vanity mirror. 

5. Replace the shower curtain with glass.

If you’re a handy DIYer with the requisite skill set and a little more time and money to invest, you could achieve a more substantial transformation by replacing the shower curtain with a sliding glass door system. You can see examples of this type of glass shower here. Sliding door unis require no more space that a curtain and rod, and the clear glass barrier makes the bathroom seem more spacious and open. 

Glass Simple is your handy source for frameless glass shower hardware and more. We make these products accessible to homeowners by not requiring business accounts. At the same time, business owners can create a B2B account for reduced prices. For all our customers, whether homeowners or business owners, we offer exceptional customer service and quick processing times. Call (571)707-7760 to learn more!