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Bath on a Budget

This homeowner knew her guest bath had good bones, but after living in the house for almost 10 years, she felt it was time for a refresh. She updated the functional space with basic renovations: fresh coats of paint and new window treatments, faucets and lighting.

Vanity

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Chrome vanity fixtures bring a clean, modern feel and provide proper lighting for tasks such as applying makeup.


Mirrors

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The homeowner wanted to update the full-size mirror over the vanity without the hassle of removing it and patching the drywall. Her solution: She painted a pair of rectangular mirrors to match the cabinetry and hung them using hollow-wall drive anchors placed slightly below the light fixtures. The result is an upscale look that breaks up the lengthy mirror expanse without a large investment of time or money.


Hardware

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Dated hardware was exchanged for classic chrome knobs, pulls and hinges. The shiny finish stands out against the dark cabinetry and complements the new faucets and lighting.


Fixtures

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Double-handle faucets with high-arching spouts add clean, contemporary lines to the space.


Extras

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Serene green walls and warm brown cabinets blend with the pre-existing white tile. The Roman shade adds texture to the design. A small glass shelf offers extra storage for soaps and lotions.


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Project Details

  • Rough Cost Estimate: $625 (Does not include labor costs or applicable taxes, which vary by market.)
    • Lighting: $130
    • Fashion plumbing: $180
    • Hardware: $55
    • Paint: $80
    • Accessories: $180
  • Rough time estimate: 1 week
  • Materials
    • Vanity fixture (2-light, Delta, chrome and pewter, #226806)
    • Double-handle faucets (Moen, Quinn, chrome, #253481)
  • Hardware
    • Knobs (1.25-inch, Gatehouse, chrome, #226907)
    • Pulls (3-inch, Gatehouse, chrome, #59609)
    • Inset hinges (chrome, #228921)
    • Hollow-wall drive anchors (#62002**)
  • Paint
    • High-hiding primer (Valspar, #83181)
    • Walls (Valspar Ultra Premium, Jekyll Grand Dining Sea Mist 5005-3C, satin)
    • Cabinetry and mirrors (Valspar Ultra Premium, Deep Earth 6010-2, satin)
    • Trim (Valspar Ultra Premium, Bistro White 7006-4, satin)
  • Accessories
    • Mirrors (21- x 27-inch, #197586**)
    • Shower curtains (allen + roth, #126548)
    • Shower curtain hooks (chrome, #135489)
    • Glass shelf (chrome, #272490)
    • Roman shade (23- x 72-inch, Ambria, Mahogany Java, #95713)

About This Article

  • Photographer: Lee Harrelson
  • Publish Date: 02/02/2009