Want to remodel your bathroom? Have no money! We can help. With a few innovative and creative ideas, you can remodel and change the look of your bathroom for under $99.
You would need:
1. Bathroom vanity paint remover
2. New Bathroom light
3. Semi-gloss Bathroom Paint in BOLD color
4. New Vanity Paint or wood varnish
5. A ‘frame’ for your mirror
First on the list is a visit to the local consignment or Goodwill store. There are quite a few bargains to be had in bathroom mirrors, bathroom vanity lighting at goodwill, furniture consignment stores or at craigslist. You can even get bathroom faucets for free or for $10 or $20 in these places.
It takes time, but, once you have got all that. It’s time to get to work. Remove the paint or varnish from your old vanity. Put in a new mirror, new lighting. We will talk about bathroom lighting in just a minute. First, let’s talk about Semi-gloss bathroom paint in bold color – red, aquamarine and so on. Painting a bathroom in bold color makes it striking. However, if it is a small space, try painting only ONE wall.
There are many kinds of paints - high gloss, semi gloss, and satin. You will always find some paint at a clearance in Lowe’s or Home Depot. Buy the one on clearance. Its cheap. You can get any color mixed in. So, what is the difference between high gloss, semi gloss and satin? Read on.
- Satin – Satin has a bit of a gloss, and can be used in low-moisture bathrooms, such as powder or guest bathrooms.
- Semi-Gloss – Best sheen for any kind of bathroom. Repels moisture well.
- High-gloss – Best for bathroom walls because high-gloss repels moisture almost as well as if your walls were coated in plastic. Downside is that high-gloss (in the opinion of some people) does not look good when spread out over large surfaces such as walls. Best for smaller surfaces like trim and cabinetry.
Now, let’s talk about lighting. Bathroom vanities lighting look best when paired opposite a fitting mirror that throws back exactly the correct amount of light illuminating exactly the correct corners of your face.
When selecting the style for your bathroom vanities you can go for a large number of choices which include but are not limited to, decorative wall brackets or sconces, functional straight lights, swing arm lamps, under cabinet lights etc. Designs may include anything from traditional to transcendental to modern geometric to fusion.
You can either go for a straight line of lights that would proportionally light up all the recesses of your bathroom vanities or choose to go for single topped torch bearing styled sconces that amplify the mystique ratio of your bathroom vanities.
Lighting for bathroom vanities may be composed of a large variety of materials. Nickel, chrome and brass are just some of the most popular types. Opal glass, ceramic glass finishes and stainless steel finishes are also fast gaining momentum.
Recently, there has been noticed a renewed interest in crystal glass lighting designs for bathroom vanities among buyers who want to render that dreamy aura to their bathrooms. Intermittent lightings may seem extremely appealing; however it is equally important to have enough provision of light sources in the other portions of the bathrooms as poor lighting arrangements may cause serious accidents. for