| When updating a house you will likely want to spend | | | | Make sure your choice of fixtures is compatible with |
| some time and money on the bathroom. You can give | | | | the sink that you have purchased. They are not a |
| a bathroom a new look for under $1000 and still be | | | | once size fits all. You may have a spout with built in |
| able to give it a nice modern look. The kitchen is well | | | | knobs or separate knobs located on the sink. The |
| known as the room that will make or break the sale, | | | | holes in the sink may even be different sizes. Some |
| but the bathroom is a close second. | | | | fixtures will provide plugs if your sink has extra holes, |
| The first item that you will want to concentrate on is | | | | but this can look tacky and since you are replacing |
| the vanity. The vanity is the centerpiece of the | | | | them both, buy right the first time. |
| bathroom and will determine the rest of the remodel | | | | You can also update the lighting in the bathroom fairly |
| decisions that you make for the bathroom. Changing a | | | | inexpensively. Adding light complements your decor |
| vanity can add elegance or create a classic look to a | | | | and adds class to your personal style. Decorative |
| bathroom. Vanities are good to store away items that | | | | vanity light fixtures are available in various finishes, |
| need to be hidden from guests. The price of a new | | | | including pewter, brass, nickel, wrought iron, and |
| vanity can be as low as $85 or as high as $300 at a | | | | chrome, to coordinate with faucets and accessories. |
| home improvement center. Prices on vanities can | | | | Lighting creates a mood for your bathroom based on |
| increase if you shop from a private company for | | | | how dim or bright you want it to be. Light fixtures can |
| specific brands or styles. Choosing the right vanity will | | | | cost as low as $14 or as high as $400. When you |
| help determine what sink, fixtures and accessories to | | | | show the bathroom, you should maximize the light so |
| get. | | | | the bathroom appears large and airy. |
| Once you have determined your vanity, you should | | | | Updating your bathroom accessories can make a |
| consider the sink to install. Changing the sink is one of | | | | huge difference to the look of a bathroom and is easy |
| the simplest and most inexpensive ways to upgrade | | | | on the pocketbook. Accessories include the towel |
| the look of your bathroom. There are an unlimited | | | | rack, towel ring or hook, soap dispenser, towels, |
| amount of styles available to you, such as standard | | | | mirrors, toothbrush holder, garbage can, shower |
| white porcelain, glass, granite, ceramic freestanding | | | | curtains or doors, cabinet hardware, and bathroom |
| basin, or cultured marble. A good quality sink from a | | | | rugs. All accessories come in a variety of colors, |
| home improvement store can cost you an average of | | | | finishes, types and styles. You can shop for |
| $34. A more unique and upscale looking one, such as | | | | accessories at local home improvement centers, |
| a pedestal sink, can cost you an average of $98. | | | | design stores, or online. |
| You may also want to consider changing the fixtures | | | | In summary, you can easily update a bathroom under |
| in the bathroom along with replacing the sink. You can | | | | $1000. You will want to focus on the vanity first. The |
| buy the sink with fixtures or you can choose the | | | | vanity will set the style for the rest of the bathroom. |
| fixtures separates. Brushed nickel looks very good and | | | | You can also replace the sink, sink fixtures and |
| is also inexpensive when compared with some of the | | | | bathroom accessories and have a stylish bathroom all |
| other options. | | | | without busting the bank. |