5 Easy Bathroom Updates (That Don’t Involve Paint)

Take the Design Into Your Own Hands with Updates that Are Affordable and Doable
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As you know if you’ve been following MKR on snapchat (username WAITINGONMARTHA), she’s in the process of updating her downstairs guest bathroom.  Naturally, she wanted to rip everything out to design the idyllic bathroom…marble countertops, a new vanity, etc. etc.  But since she didn’t want a complete construction zone in there, with thousands of dollars poured into the project, she decided to turn to a few easy bathroom updates that are completely doable and affordable. I found her tips especially helpful and relevant being in a rental apartment myself.  

In a dream world, we’d all be able to completely design the bathroom of our dreams, but in reality, we have to make do with a few easy bathroom updates instead.  Think a pretty chandelier, updated hardware, bath mats, rugs, shower curtains and more.  Click through the slideshow to check out the easy bathroom updates and get inspired for your space. Cheers, Kat

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Hand-towels

Hand-towels

A beautiful set of hand towels is one of the easiest ways of updating your bathroom in a pinch. And since this item won't break the bank, it's great to update often by season to keep things looking fresh.

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VIA LONNY
Lighting

Lighting

Whether it's with a gorgeous chandy or sharp wall sconces, lighting is one of the strongest ways to add character to a bathroom.

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VIA HOUSE OF JADE
Hardware

Hardware

Changing out the hardware can elevate the overall look and feel of your bathroom if you're feeling blah about the space. We're smitten with Nest Studio for all things hardware right now, and Anthropologie is another option and long-time favorite of ours.

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VIA MY DOMAINE
Art

Art

You spend so much time in the bathroom, so why not invest in a good piece of art for the walls? Two of our favorite sources for art are Minted and Simply Framed, who frames your photos and artwork for you. The one thing to keep in mind: you most likely want to avoid original painted artwork on canvas since the bathroom gets steamy.

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VIA MONIKA HIBBS
Rugs & Shower Curtains

Rugs & Shower Curtains

When you're going for a big statement, think about rugs and shower curtains. Both are perfectly changeable accents in the space. And even if you want to stay classic with your shower curtain, you can always change out your shower curtain hooks! Target is a great source for these.

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