But dont go crying into your threadbare bath towels just yet.
There are ways to pull off a budget bathroom makeover, creating a refreshed look without draining your savings.
you could spend nothing but time or a couple hundred dollars depending on your space and budget.
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Simply create more counter space especially in a small bathroom by organizing drawers and cabinets to hold more things.
But many of us dread the task of organizing a bathroom.
Marshall breaks the task into three steps.
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Pull Everything Out
The first thing is to pull everything out and put it into categories, Marshall said.
Teeth stuff, hair stuff, skin care, makeup.
Then go through each of those piles and decide what you really use.
Purge
Have a bag for trash and a bag for giveaway at your side.
Organize in Containers
Once you get it sorted, the containers are the last step, she said.
White is bright and can stay bright by washing with bleach orvinegar.
Add a Robe
A soft, fresh robe is a touch of luxury.
Hang a hook for that special robe so you always have a place to keep it clean and dry.
Spring for one with memory foam.
you might buy decorative boxes for a few dollars each from dollar stores.
I like subtle things that show a sense of humor when you walk in.
I have a little figurine of someone who is actually flashing you in one of my planters.
Its a quarter of an inch tall, said Shields, the Arizona designer.
You should have things that make you smile.
She likesSociety6.comto pick up a fun shower curtain and complementary accessories at good prices.
Bathroom decor can be functional too.
Shields is a fan of light shelves, a simple piece of wood hanging in front of a window.
You could even make somewall artto finish off your DIY bathroom refresh.
Small vanities including sinks start at around $95 at Home Depot and Lowes.
If a new vanity isnt in your budget, consider painting what you have and replacing the faucet.
(Pro tip: Look for cabinet paint, not wall paint.)
A quart of cabinet paint and faucets both start at about $25.
You could even replace the light fixture over the vanity.
Expect to spend $20 to $50.
Chipped, faded or dated tile doesnt have to be replaced it can be reglazed, Anderson said.
Prices vary, of course, but tubs can start around $250.
Reglazing the tile around a tub is another $300.
She is the author of Rules for the Southern Rulebreaker: Missteps and Lessons Learned.
Assigning editor Johna Strickland updated this article.
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