The Property Brothers' Quick Fix To Change The Look Of A Bathroom With Just Two Swaps

Bathrooms are very tricky to update if you don't have the budget for a makeover. When "The Property Brothers" stars Drew and Jonathan Scott appeared on the "Today" show to share ideas on upgrading the bathroom, they admitted that one can only do so much without money to spend. "You have these expensive features like the tub and the toilet — all these things that maybe most people can't afford to change out," Jonathan said. He then pointed out that instead of pulling out these fixtures, you can enhance them instead, like building an apron for the tub. Although such budget-friendly bathroom decorating ideas are indeed economical, they may require a lot of physical work. If you aren't confident about your carpentry skills and prefer instant results, the home renovation gurus still have you covered with quick changes to the room's curtain, rug, and mirror. 

Jonathan's first tip is to switch up your shower curtain and bath rug by choosing colors or patterns that work well with other pieces in your bathroom. This only takes minutes and requires no tools or technical know-how to accomplish. Plus, these two textile elements enhance the space visually with their color, texture, and design. Even a cheap and simple bath mat trick can make a bathroom look high-end. Another simple hack that the Property Brothers recommend for the bathroom is framing the vanity mirror, provided it is not in bad shape. This is as easy as gluing together wood planks around the mirror and painting them for an enhanced appearance and added support against regular wear.

The beauty of "The Property Brothers" stars' design tips lies in their impact-to-effort ratio. They are a quick fix for renters and homeowners in need of an instant bathroom update. They do not involve costly renovations and messy installations, despite having a big effect on the theme, visual appeal, and mood of the bathroom. For many small bathrooms, the shower curtain serves as the focal point upon entry, which means you can amp up your bathroom's appeal with a stylish shower curtain. Bold prints can add a playful vibe to the shower area for an energizing bathroom space. On the other hand, soothing neutrals can lighten the ambiance. The combination of a new shower curtain and bath mat will ensure the much-needed visual cohesion for the bathroom. 

Meanwhile, framing the vanity mirror is just as beneficial to the bathroom as the decor swap, despite not requiring much effort. Sure, you can always buy a brand-new mirror with a beautiful frame to simplify the job, but these things do not come cheap. However, if you are going the DIY route, not only will you save money, but you also get more freedom to come up with a design and choose the material that will best suit your bathroom. Besides, there are many DIY bathroom mirror frame options that don't break the bank you can try for your vanity space, such as crown molding strips and 3D peel-and-stick mirror stickers.