didecs / Getty Images
You dont need to blow your budget to beautify your tired bathroom.
We asked the experts for their top low-lift, high-impact makeover tips to save money without sacrificing style.
Want more design inspiration?
didecs / Getty Images
There are lots ofbathroom paint colorsto choose from.
Thebest types of paints for bathroomstend to be damp- and mold-resistant semi-gloss varieties.
Switching Out Hardware
Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images
Replacing [bathroom] hardwares (e.g.
Jon Lovette / Getty Images
Interior designer Malak Bellajdel suggests looking for a finish that contrasts your bathroom cabinets.
Look for fixtures that provide both ambient and task lighting, Bellajdel says.
It doesnt just look great; it also creates even lighting for your face.
Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images
Incorporating thoughtfulbathroom artworkor decorative accents is one easy way to add personality and warmth to the space.
You dont have to hang pieces from every wall.
It can be small, perhaps hung over the toilet or the towel bar, Hersch says.
Guillermo Spelucin / Getty Images
Whatever you pick, consider whether its a good fit for the steamy space.
Select canvases without glass coverings or inexpensive, easy-to-replace items.
Scented candles add a fresh and cozy quality, and sculptural pieces fit on floating shelves.
Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images
The right textiles can do wonders for your bathroom, she says.
Go for high-quality, fluffy towels in a color that complements your existing decor.
Ashower curtainis a big bathroom focal point.
EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Images
Place Some Plants
Adding some bathroom-friendly plants is one of the easiest and most cost-effective upgrades.
A lush fern or quirky plant on your windowsill can work wonders for the bathroom aesthetic, she says.
These cost-effective and rental-friendly additions can instantly transform a tired-looking bathroom.
Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images
Plus, learninghow to hang peel-and-stick wallpaperis a cinch.
photomile / Getty Images
