Tips For Upgrading This Special Space
If your bathroom is feeling dated or in need of a makeover, there are numerous ways to update the look and feel of that space without breaking the bank. The upgrades you want to make and how you get there will directly impact the size of your budget and you’ll need to be careful not to let costs get out of control. Ultimately you want to maximize your look for less. It’s important to define the focus of what satisfies your need for aesthetics, functionality, and creates value. As professional cabinet refinishers we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. Based on our years of experience we’ve put together a few suggestions to get you started on your bathroom renovation that are easy to do and provide the biggest return on your investment!
Refinish Your Cabinets For The Win
Well you are reading this article on the N-Hance blog, so it should be a given that cabinet refinishing makes sense. Start by looking at the condition and design of your current cabinets…do they need to be completely refinished due to water damage or delamination? Do you love the style and just want to give them a facelift? Doing an opaque color change and changing hardware designs can often enhance the entire look and feel of a bathroom for thousands of dollars less than installing new cabinets. The options when it comes to cabinet refinishing are almost endless and allow for the most flexibility in your design for minimal impact on your budget. Having refinished hundreds of bathroom cabinets across Meridian and Eagle, we understand the impact our services can have on the look and feel of your bathroom.
Essential Storage Space
Finding a balance between functionality and style is important when upgrading your bathroom; there’s nothing more wasteful than spending your money on a trendy looking space that doesn’t serve a purpose or fill your needs. Some great options to consider might be standalone cabinets for your linens, matching baskets for towels on counter-tops or simply adding shelves below the vanity. A very inexpensive and functional solution we see a lot of is making use of a decorative cabinet over the toilet. This option has unlimited designs with a lot of modern appeal, and solutions can be found at almost any home improvement or design store. If space is already tight in your bathroom, the use of floating shelves for items that should be easily accessible is a great way to increase your storage, add a design flare and can be very affordable.
The Little Things
Updating fixtures and paying attention to the little things is an equally important part of stepping up the look in this space. It’s important you have a theme and keep it consistent throughout. This includes your color palette, and feel (contemporary, futuristic, rustic, etc.). Introducing textures like rugs, shower curtains, partitions and accent towels can help to tie everything together and maintain the consistency that is so important to a great look. If efficiency is your thing, look into LED lighting. When changing your cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures, make sure the metal finishes complement each other. Removing that old rectangular mirror and replacing with a hanging framed mirrors over the vanity can create a more finished feel. Now complete the look by adding some touches that reflect your personal style such as books and art that’s framed or matted to match your accent colors. And don’t forget a good bottle of hand sanitizer.
N-Hance Boise’s cabinet refinishing professionals have been helping homeowners across the Boise, Meridian, Eagle and the entire Treasure Valley create the bathroom of their dreams for a long time. We can help with color selection, service needs, design ideas and hardware installation. If you want to schedule and in-home or virtual estimate just let us know and we’ll take it from there.