Small Upgrades Make a Big Splash in the Bathroom
It's possible that you, like a lot of others, don't have the money to spend on a huge bathroom project, but you still want to give it a facelift. As it so happens, a homeowner in the Sacramento area can still get a beautiful bathroom by choosing small but distinctive changes to the bathroom. Here are a few of the potential options:
Pristine fixtures for the bathroom
We have infamously hard water, and without a water softener, one of the primary spots hard minerals will condense is on the fixtures. If you're planning to replace them anyway, you might consider purchasing a Smart faucet or WaterSense. They both restrict water usage, making them an excellent value.
There are some of the options we found here.
If your shower head is crusty with calcium and has terrible pressure, you may need brand new bathroom fixtures. Something shiny and new can still make the bathroom appear modernized without costing you thousands of dollars. In the end, it's a win-win for efficiency and design.
Renovate Old Caulking
The majority of homeowners are astonished by the ability of new caulking to sprout life into their countertops, shower, and floors. It's not exactly a fun process but creates incredible results in just a few short hours. More than just helping with aesthetics, new caulking can keep mold, dirt, debris, and mildew away from your bathroom.
Refresh Paint or Wallpaper
If you live in an older house with the original paint or wallpaper, then a brand new painting will spruce up the area. Bathrooms need a special paint that will prevent mildew since it's an area with high moisture. If you're going to buy paint for your bathroom, choose a specific bathroom paint or water-based latex paint so it will be simple to clean. Latex paint has molecules that are closer together, so you don't need to worry about mildew growth.
Invest In Low GPF Toilets
Nothing may be wrong with the toilet, but some homeowners change out their toilets with low GPF models. Because it saves so much water, at some point, it will pay for itself. It's always nice to have an eco-friendly toilet that also creates a brand new touch to your bathroom. Older toilets can go through three to five gallons of water with each flush.
How much can a low GPF model save a homeowner? WaterSense assists you in calculating water savings with this useful calculator.
The Proper lighting
Sconces make for exquisite lighting, and if put on each side of the mirror, can create an incredible new aesthetic to the bathroom. If there isn't space on either side of the mirror to put sconces, think about task lighting choices that help with the everyday shave and makeup routines. Old-school overhead lighting will create shadows that cause people to appear sick or ghoulish. Sconces set to the sides of the mirror are an upgrade that will make you proud.
Add a Backsplash
A simple and entertaining way to create a spa-like experience is by adding a backsplash. Take the time to check out some of the incredible accomplishments exhibited by these awesome projects here. There are many backsplash choices, from stickers to wallpaper, with modernized and gorgeous options that will bring the entire bathroom together.
Doing this alone isn't for everyone, so don't be afraid to call us if you're thinking about these updates. We suggest you look around your bathroom and discover the two or three areas you want to update and begin your project with those. Many homeowners are amazed to find that a brand new looking bathroom is within their reach.
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