| Every few years a bathroom just needs a facelift. If | | | | update your bathroom. This is the most seen area of |
| your bathroom is in good condition for the most part, | | | | most bathrooms, and often gets the most use. |
| but just needs some sprucing up, here are some tips. | | | | Consider adding a new countertop sink instead of the |
| 1. Paint your bathroom. Painting the walls with a new | | | | standard bathroom basin. There are hundreds to |
| shade can give the whole room a major lift, but do it | | | | choose from and they will give your bath a new and |
| right. Start with a primer. It adds just a few dollars to | | | | trendy appearance. |
| the cost, but not only will your paint hold up better, | | | | 5. If a new vanity top and a countertop sink is one |
| but it will make for a much more even coat. | | | | of your choices, go the extra mile and invest in a |
| Use a good enamel paint. There are many top brands | | | | new faucet. Here again, there are many to choose |
| that are water based for easy clean-up, and hold up | | | | from in many styles and finishes. |
| very well. Use satin or eggshell if you like a low gloss. | | | | Chrome was the old standby for decades, but these |
| 2. Consider sanding your cabinetry and giving it a | | | | days you can have oil rubbed finishes, bronzed |
| good stain. You can select a wood tone, or one of | | | | finishes, a variety of brushed finishes, or very shiny |
| many color stains that are now available. | | | | finishes. Handles and spouts offer many options in |
| You may be tempted to just paint the cabinetry, but | | | | style as well. Longer necked spouts have become |
| paint will tend to chip where stain is embedded in the | | | | very popular for the bathroom and provide an |
| wood and will hold up over time, if you do the job | | | | interesting look. |
| right. This takes a little elbow grease, but will make a | | | | 6. while you're giving your bath a refresher course, |
| dramatic change to your bathroom. | | | | this is a good time to re-grout around the tub. If |
| Buy some new knobs and your bathroom cabinets | | | | your shower door is looking well past it's time, this |
| will have a new and different look. | | | | may be the time to replace it. |
| 3. Updating your lighting can also produce great | | | | 7. And, it goes without saying, that new linens will |
| results. Well thought out lighting just where you need | | | | always perk up your bath. If you have painted your |
| it can definitely brighten up a bathroom. | | | | bath a new color, this may be the time to replace at |
| Choosing attractive fixtures can make a stunning | | | | least the linens that get seen on a daily basis. |
| improvement in the decor of your bathroom. Lighting | | | | This is not to suggest that you undertake all of |
| fixtures are not only functional, they lend much to | | | | these suggestions. Choose one or two that will do |
| the overall decor of your bath. | | | | the most to perk up and give your bathroom a fresh |
| 4. Replace your vanity top if it is showing signs of | | | | look. |
| wear. A new vanity top and sink are a great way to | | | | |