13 Do It Yourself Bathroom Design Ideas to Try This Weekend

Got a few extra minutes this weekend? Willing to invest a small amount of time to increase the value of your bathroom and change the way you enjoy this space? There are hundreds of do it yourself bathroom projects out there- but many are expensive, difficult for newbies, or flat-out ugly. Why not start your bathroom renovation with some do it yourself bathroom ideas that you can afford and implement easily? Follow this simple guide to the top 15 easiest do it yourself bathroom projects, and enjoy an instant improvement to your bathroom.

5 Super-Easy Bathroom Projects:

1. Change your bathroom cabinet hardware. If you can use a screwdriver, you can easily install new bathroom knobs or pulls. And with prices starting at under $1, you can outfit your whole bathroom with new bathroom cabinet hardware for less than it costs for a bottle of moisturizing body wash and a loofah.



2. Replace your bathroom light fixture. Starting at under $50 you can find gorgeous bathroom sconces that will do great things in your bathroom. Proper bathroom lighting makes any bathroom look larger and brighter and makes makeup application and shaving significantly easier.


3. Install a shower basket or soap dish in your shower stall or bathtub. Most bathrooms look disorderly because they lack the proper bathroom organization tools. A shiny shower basket add a clean, new look to any shower stall and will keep your soaps and shampoos arranged neatly so that the shower stall looks spacious instead of cluttered. Likewise, a wall-mounted soap dish will get your bar of soap off of the ledge of the bathtub for an instantly neater look. Smedbo, and many other esteemed companies, provide the selection to make this job simple and affordable.


4. Add rich fabrics to your bathroom. Create a luxurious feel in your bathroom by replacing your dirty shower curtain with a new shower curtain in a thick, textured fabric. Make sure that your towels and bath mats match to complete the look.


5. Install a larger mirror. A new bathroom mirror is not only a functional addition to any bathroom, it's a great way to reflect light around the room and create the illusion of a larger space. Choose a framed bathroom mirror to show off your sense of style or a full-wall mirror for a spa-like feel.

5 Moderately Easy Do It Yourself Bathroom Projects

1. Swap your bathroom vanity for a new one. Smart shoppers can find fabulous bathroom vanities for $250 and up, and can slide these vanities right into the space of their old bathroom vanity. The hardest part may be removing your old piece and cleaning the dirt from underneath!




2. Replace your shower doors. If your shower doors are dingy, leaky or just plain ugly, replacing your shower doors will give your bathroom an instant facelift. Enlist the help of a friend to help balance the large doors as you install them, and the project will be significantly easier.


3. Paint your bathroom. We all know that wallpaper is pretty much passé- why not remove your old wallpaper and paint your bathroom with a lively color? Cans of paint are not very expensive, but it's worthwhile investing in paint that is specially formulated for bathrooms so that the paint will wear well even when splashed with soap and water.


4. Change the bathroom faucets. New faucets (and showerheads) can make any bathroom look better. If your bathroom looks outdated, look for a trendy faucet design that will disguise the age of the space.


5. Mount a new toilet. If your toilet is stained, old-fashioned or sports a pink-bismuth color from the 1970's, you can replace your toilet with a more modern design. Depending on what is found behind the toilet, you may want to consider a trendy wall-mounted design. If not, simply choosing a modern model can make your bathroom look younger.

3 Somewhat Difficult Do It Yourself Bathroom Projects (ideal for homeowners who enjoy a challenge and are comfortable with tools)

1. Lay a new bathroom floor. Everyone loves the fresh look of new tiles, and most bathroom floors are relatively small, so this is a great place for you to practice your tiling skills!


2. Retile your shower. Do it yourselfers who are particularly handy can retile their own shower or bathtub with tiles in a new color or shape. To keep things simple use square tiles, or add interest with subway tiles.


3. Install a bathroom heater. Few things are more enjoyable than exiting a shower into the heat of a ceiling-mounted bathroom heater. If you don't have one, try it- you'll wonder why you waited so long.