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8 Cheap Ways To Give Your Bathroom A Makeover

profile Emily Chan | Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
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Bathrooms Are One Of The Last Spaces People Think About Decorating…

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…Even though they’re one of the most frequently used rooms in the house. They also easily become drab, tired, and uninspired. But a full bathroom renovation can cost thousands of dollars.

Here Are 8 Cheap Ways To Give Your Bathroom A Makeover

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If you’re not looking to spend that much on a bathroom makeover right now, you can still make the space feel fresh again.

All you need are a handful of affordable upgrades that can be done in a single afternoon, and your bathroom will look like it belongs in a home magazine! Here are eight inexpensive ways to give your bathroom a much-needed refresh.

Apply Peel-And-Stick Wallpaper

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To upgrade your bathroom design, apply colorful, patterned peel-and-stick wallpaper. It’s quick, easy, and budget-friendly. It also creates a stylish focal point in your bathroom.

If you want to do something outside the box, put the wallpaper on the ceiling. It’s unique, unexpected, and draws the eye upward.

Swap Out The Mirror

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Changing out your outdated mirror for a modern one is a reasonable way to bring shape and personality into your bathroom. A vintage or framed mirror can instantly make your bathroom feel designer. If it’s too difficult to remove your old mirror from the wall, you can build your own frame around it.

Add Warm Light Bulbs

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When you’re getting ready in the morning, nothing ruins your day faster than your appearance not looking quite right. Harsh overhead lighting makes everything worse, and stark white fluorescent bulbs do not flatter anyone. Add warm light bulbs in the bathroom to help ease you into the day.

Replace The Shower Curtain

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One of the easiest and cheapest ways to upgrade your bathroom is to replace your shower curtain. It doesn’t cost much, but it’s easy to do, and you’ll see big results from little effort.

A stylish shower curtain will open up the space, and to take it even further, a fabric curtain will look expensive. Just don’t forget to consider the curtain rings!

Try A Different Shower Head

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If you don’t already have a handheld sprayer in your shower, you need to get to shopping. It will greatly simplify rinsing suds out of your hair and cleaning the shower space. A large rain-style shower head will create a luxury spa feel while still being affordable.

Incorporate Artwork

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Bathrooms are often overlooked as a display area in the home. Jazz up bare walls by incorporating a piece of artwork into your bathroom. A simple abstract painting on a canvas adds a splash of color and holds up well in humidity.

Paint The Cabinets

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Paint is a powerful tool. A fresh coat of paint makes a huge difference; it can turn your bathroom cabinets into something brand-new! Afterward, you can pair your new paint color with matching accessories, such as towel bars and a toilet paper holder.

Opt For A Lidded Trash Can

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Keep it cute and classy in your bathroom with a lidded trash can. A trash can with a lid conceals gross garbage from people’s eyes. It’s the simplest fix that doesn’t seem obvious until someone actually says it out loud.

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By Emily Chan

Emily Chan is a writer who covers lifestyle and news content. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in... More about Emily Chan