{"id":19923,"date":"2022-04-19T22:10:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T22:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=19923"},"modified":"2022-04-19T22:10:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T22:10:42","slug":"5-diy-tricks-to-transform-your-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-diy-tricks-to-transform-your-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"5 DIY Tricks To Transform Your Bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can absolutely enjoy the look of your bathroom without spending thousands of dollars on a remodel. Making small, inexpensive changes can make the room feel new again without requiring a large investment of time or money. Here are five of our favorite DIY tricks to transform your bathroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paint It All<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, painting the walls is the first thing that comes to mind when it\u2019s time for a bathroom refresh, but why would you stop there? While you\u2019re at it, make sure that you give the ceiling, trim, and doors a fresh coat as well. When you\u2019re choosing colors, go back to the basics and use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/decorating\/color\/basics\/color-wheel-color-chart\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color wheel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to select shades that will complement one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to make an especially bold statement? Choose an eye-catching color for an accent wall or use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truevalue.com\/diy-projects\/post\/paint-and-stain\/two-tone-paint-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two-tone painting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create instant contrast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19924\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-diy-tricks-to-transform-your-bathroom\/b838a380b601814d2a245a05f4fb3546\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b838a380b601814d2a245a05f4fb3546.jpg?fit=564%2C846&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"564,846\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1614093243&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"b838a380b601814d2a245a05f4fb3546\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b838a380b601814d2a245a05f4fb3546.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b838a380b601814d2a245a05f4fb3546.jpg?fit=564%2C846&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19924\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b838a380b601814d2a245a05f4fb3546.jpg?resize=564%2C846&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b838a380b601814d2a245a05f4fb3546.jpg?w=564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b838a380b601814d2a245a05f4fb3546.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upgrade Your Hardware<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching out your hardware is easy, inexpensive, and almost effortless. It might be tempting to jump on the latest trends (we\u2019re looking at you, acrylic and metallic gold hardware) but brushed chrome and nickel options are your best bet for a timeless look that won\u2019t need to be updated <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">again<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the next 5 years. Start with cabinet and drawer handles, then consider if you\u2019re ready to tackle plumbing fixtures or if you need to call a plumber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19927\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-diy-tricks-to-transform-your-bathroom\/cbf89742a8f2769cd44a633e0ea31693\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cbf89742a8f2769cd44a633e0ea31693.jpg?fit=564%2C705&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"564,705\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cbf89742a8f2769cd44a633e0ea31693\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cbf89742a8f2769cd44a633e0ea31693.jpg?fit=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cbf89742a8f2769cd44a633e0ea31693.jpg?fit=564%2C705&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19927\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cbf89742a8f2769cd44a633e0ea31693.jpg?resize=564%2C705&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cbf89742a8f2769cd44a633e0ea31693.jpg?w=564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cbf89742a8f2769cd44a633e0ea31693.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refresh the Mirror<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing a dated mirror is one of the fastest ways to transform your bathroom. A large mirror over a single sink makes the room feel bigger, two smaller mirrors over double sinks bring a modern feel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19925\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-diy-tricks-to-transform-your-bathroom\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf.jpg?fit=750%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf.jpg?fit=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19925\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf.jpg?resize=634%2C1127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"1127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf.jpg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4fe5f9d05e51e4f6af1d3e6a2b7323cf.jpg?resize=562%2C999&amp;ssl=1 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add Life Using Plants<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s not to love about a touch of greenery and some fresh air in your bathroom? Choose plants that thrive on warmth and humidity, and be wise about light levels; you definitely need different plants in your windowless hall bathroom versus your sunny master bathroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few of our top choices:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asparagus fern<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">philodendrons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orchids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weeping fig<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snake plant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spider plant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19928\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-diy-tricks-to-transform-your-bathroom\/b894980a8601968c59a00e0dcf66f7cf\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b894980a8601968c59a00e0dcf66f7cf.jpg?fit=564%2C846&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"564,846\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"b894980a8601968c59a00e0dcf66f7cf\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b894980a8601968c59a00e0dcf66f7cf.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b894980a8601968c59a00e0dcf66f7cf.jpg?fit=564%2C846&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19928\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b894980a8601968c59a00e0dcf66f7cf.jpg?resize=564%2C846&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b894980a8601968c59a00e0dcf66f7cf.jpg?w=564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/b894980a8601968c59a00e0dcf66f7cf.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add New (to you) Tile or Flooring<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing the bubblegum pink shower tile may not currently be in your budget or skillset, but you know what probably is? Painting it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tired of looking at the well-worn linoleum that came with your bathroom? Cover it up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19926\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/5-diy-tricks-to-transform-your-bathroom\/8c25d2ff404d8d61bfb0993be020f823\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8c25d2ff404d8d61bfb0993be020f823.jpg?fit=736%2C920&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"8c25d2ff404d8d61bfb0993be020f823\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8c25d2ff404d8d61bfb0993be020f823.jpg?fit=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8c25d2ff404d8d61bfb0993be020f823.jpg?fit=634%2C793&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19926\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8c25d2ff404d8d61bfb0993be020f823.jpg?resize=634%2C793&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8c25d2ff404d8d61bfb0993be020f823.jpg?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8c25d2ff404d8d61bfb0993be020f823.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swing by your local hardware store and you\u2019ll find a number of options that allow you to refresh your bathroom surfaces without replacing them. Thanks to tile paint, you can enjoy bright white tiles instead of the avocado-green they once were. To transform your floor, you can use stencils to paint a tile-like pattern or use peel-and-stick tiles and cover the current flooring. Just be sure to complete all necessary prep work and follow every step of the directions to ensure your hard work can last long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>WHO IS <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/\"><b>FULTON GRACE<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are one of Chicago\u2019s leading providers of comprehensive real estate services. We are home to an ever-growing team of savvy &amp; reputable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/agents\/real-estate-chicago-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local realtors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, seasoned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and customer-service-oriented staff. Whether you\u2019re looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/houses-for-sale\/illinois\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find a new home, sell your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or have your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property managed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let us be your trusted <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/about-us\/our-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real estate advisors.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can absolutely enjoy the look of your bathroom without spending thousands of dollars on a remodel. Making small, inexpensive changes can make the room feel new again without requiring a large investment of time or money. 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