Shirley Grey

Carol has just bought her first house and the guest bathroom is 7 feet long by 5 feet wide. This is an old house and the bathtub and sink have seen better days. The paint on the walls is old and withered and white floor tiles are now a gray worn.

The first thing I noticed about the bathroom when I opened the door was the fact that it has no window. This makes the space feel dark and closed in. The presentation of the bathtub, sink and toilet is what I call the layout "standard manufacturers." The bath is located at the back of the room against the wall, the sink is placed immediately to the right when entering the room and toilet between the tub and sink. Carol has every reason to want to update this space. Frankly, it was just the opposite of the warm and welcoming. It was gray and dreary.

Needless to say, because Carol had spent his savings on buying the house, there was not much money in the budget to turn his eyes to painful bathroom into a place of escape and tranquility. Not knowing how to accomplish this task with a small budget, she asked me if I wanted to offer some advice. So here's my advice Carol.

Tip # 1: finish the tub and sink:
Sounds expensive but it is not. Carol could pay for someone to finish her bath and sink, or it can do itself. Restore your bathtub is a task that anyone can paint with a roller to do. Buy a DIY kit finish "of your local home and garden center. It includes a special primer and paint that is specially made for bathtubs and sinks. I googled the search term "trim kit bathroom" and found several online merchants that sell kits. For about $ 75, she can buy one of these kits and before the weekend is out, Carol can be assured that there are no signs that his bathtub and lavatory was built in 1950.

Tip # 2: Replace the toilet:
The toilet in this bathroom is so old that you can not see the white porcelain longer. Everything you see when you look in the bowl is a tan. When the inside of your toilet is fifty different shades of rust rings, it is time for a new one. The cost of replacing toilets will vary from $ 100 to several hundred dollars. It is here that Carol should call a professional. Toilets must be installed correctly or they will leak, and leaks lead to water damage, water damage and led to a costly repair job. So, call a professional!

Tip 3: Take the linoleum wear and cracks:
Soil is the foundation of any system design. It is based on a significant number in a room. The floors are where the whole room design should start. It will set the tone for the entire space.

Because Carol has a small bathroom, it has several options for the new flooring material. By far the best way to proceed would be to set a new linoleum down. This could cost between $ 50 - $ 75. Another option is installing decorative tiles to the ground. This could cost $ 75 - $ 125. It does not take much to cover the tile bathroom floor, perhaps 2 to 3 boxes. So, if she wished she could splurge a little and go for a high quality tile. After all, it's Carol item will have to live with it for a very long time.

Tip # 4: Paint the walls bathroom:
Nothing gives a room an instant make-over as a layer of fresh paint. By far the smallest room in the house for a gallon of paint for around $ 20 will be more than enough. As this is a small windowless room, I suggest staying away from dark colors. dark colors make this space feel even smaller than it already is.
Choose a light color paint. The colors tend to brighten a space and evoke a happy, calm and inviting feel. L.