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Say 'bye bye' to bathroom
remodeling blues with
5 budget-friendly tips

(BPT) - Beautifying your bathroom
sounds exciting but oftentimes
renovation plans begin with good
intentions and end up a long, costly
nightmare. The national average cost
for a bathroom remodel is $10,142,
according to the Cost Guide from
HomeAdvisor.com. That's a hefty
investment but one that can easily be
reduced with a simple refresh of the
space instead. Here are five costeffective updates you can make to
your bathroom in as little as a
weekend.
Enhance walls with color and
pattern
You don't need to re-paint an entire
room to alter its overall appearance.
Adding a color or design to just one
wall in the bathroom can revive the
whole space. Have some fun with an
accent wall - yellows and golds will
warm it up, greens and blues are
calming; and if you want bold color,
Radiant Orchid, Pantone's 2014 color
of the year, is a bright hue that will
really pop. Striped patterns are also a
great option - they're modern and ontrend, plus provide an easy fix for
smaller areas. You can use the
direction of the stripes to make the
space seem larger: horizontal stripes
will make it look wider, whereas
vertical stripes will elongate walls and
give the illusion of a higher ceiling.
Make a statement with the mirror
To add character to your bathroom
with minimal effort, install a unique,
eye-catching mirror. Framed styles are

a great option, but they can be pricey.
However, a little ingenuity can deliver
the look you want for a fraction of the
cost. Check out a local flea market or
thrift store to see if you can find a
distinctive picture frame that could be
transformed into a mirror. To make it
really stand out, look for finds with
unconventional shapes, finishes or
colors.
Declutter and organize shelves and
other spaces
Looking for an easy way to switch up
the decor in your bathroom? Shelf
liner, in addition to its traditional uses
in kitchens and closets, can be both
fun and functional for the bath. Start
by cleaning out the space, including
cabinets, drawers, the sink top, under
the sink and any other storage areas.
Then cut and install a non-adhesive
shelf liner like Duck brand Smooth Top
Easy Liner, which is available in an