8 Easy Ways to Update Your Bathroom, No Remodeling Required

An upgraded bathroom can elevate the feel of the entire home.

Beautify your bathroom without going over budget. kertlis/Getty Images/iStockphoto

“Update the bathroom” lands on many home to-do lists, but if a major remodel isn’t on the horizon, it’s a task that often gets pushed off for years. While all of those “someday” tasks are all too easy to procrastinate, there are tons of ways to refresh a bathroom without retiling or tearing down walls.

Start simple with a can of paint or some new drawer knobs. You’ll be surprised at how much these small projects improve the space.

Repaint the Walls

In any room, including the bathroom, a coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to give the space a new look. If you have a small bathroom or if the lower half of the walls are tiled, you likely only need a single gallon of paint. For less than $100 (including new brushes and rollers), you can revamp this room.