4 Easy DIY Bathroom Projects

Not all bathroom projects have to cost and arm and a leg. In fact, there are lots of ways to spruce up a boring bath without spending much money at all. And what’s even better is that most of these projects don’t require hiring a professional - you can do it yourself! So, if your boring bathroom could use a little tender loving care, try a few of the crafts below:

1. Add Shelving: not enough space to store your towels or toiletries? There’s a simple solution - add shelving! With a few pieces of plywood, some paint and a drill you’ll be able to keep your things organized for just a few dollars. Pro Tip: adding corner shelving is an excellent way to make use of otherwise unused space.
   
2. Add Seating: have a large bathroom where you need to fill some empty space? Add a bench or seating to give it more of a spa-like ambiance. You can build it yourself out of reclaimed wood or head over to the local thrift store.
   
3. Paint the Vanity: a little bit of color goes a long way. If you’re tired of looking at the same boring colors every day, grab a can of paint and a brush and get going on the vanity. Use colors such as green or red if you’re feeling bold.
   
4. Swap Out the Shower Curtain: feeling cramped in the shower? No, you don’t need to replace the entire shower you can simply add a curved shower rod instead of the straight bar you’re using now. We also recommend replacing the old curtain with updated fabric. Go for a nautical theme or exquisite patterns to create a focal point.

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Decorate Your Bathroom in 7 Simple Steps

Unless you’re constantly changing the hand towels, switching up the pictures on the wall or updating the fixtures chances are your bathroom could use a little refresher. Take our word for it when we tell you that even something as simple as a decorative organza bag can bring your bathroom the flair and decor that it’s missing. Read below to find out how you can create your own in 7 simple steps below:

For this project, you’re going to need to a few items. We recommend starting out with a 6 inch organza gift bag, a pencil, rosemary, lavender, chamomile, an embroidery needle and some herbs and spices.

Now follow these steps:

1. Draw the position of the stems for the rosemary and lavender and draw the pattern of your choice.
2. Slip the pattern into the bad and trace it with the pencil.
3. For the rosemary pattern, thread a strand each of cotton beige, light fern green and avocado green threads (three strands in all) and embroider the stems with long stitches on top of the pencil line, moving backwards to fix each stitch.
   For the leaves, thread two strands of light fern green and four of avocado green (six strands in total) and sew a series of stitches forwards to form a downward angle on each side of the stem.
4. To make the lavender design, thread two strands of fern green cotton and embroider the stems, using two or three long stitches on top of the pencil line, moving backwards to fix each stitch. Then thread two strands of each color (six strands in all) and sew flowers with small forward stitches on each side of the stems, following your drawing.
5. For the chamomile bag, carefully arrange the buttons on the front of the bag and mark their position with a pencil, without pressing hard. Using two white threads, embroider daisies around these marks, leaving room in the center to place the buttons.
6. Now that you’ve got the majority of the work completed, sew a button in the center of each flower.
7. Fill the bags and pull the cords, just remember not to overfill.

Voila! You’ve just created your very own bathroom decorations! Web source: http://www.yellowpages.ca/tips/make-a-decorative-bathroom-bag-in-7-easy-steps/

Keep in mind that Re-Bath of Richmond is here to meet all of your bathroom remodeling needs. Give us a call at 804-591-1621 when you’re ready to take your bathroom to the next level!