Easy Bathroom Updates in Time for Holiday Guests

It’s common for guest bathrooms to go to the bottom of the DIY list. They are not used as frequently and out of sight, out of mind. But with the holidays approaching, you’re scrambling for an update. Cardinal has you covered! Here are several quick and easy updates that can give your powder or guest bathroom an instantaneous facelift.

Install new lighting

Replace outdated vanity lighting and sconces. It’s a quick and easy update that can make your bathroom shine. Try selecting fixtures with the same footprint for easy installation, and always make sure the power is off when installing lighting.

Change the wall color

It’s always amazing how a coat of paint can transform a room, and with a smaller bathroom footprint, this can be achieved in no time. Just make sure to prep correctly and use mildew-resistant paint. Need color assistance? Check out our Benjamin Moore’s color of the year palette or bring in a favorite color, and our Cardinal Home Center team can match it.

Install a bathroom grab bar

The holidays may involve out-of-town visitors, and nothing can ruin the fun of a holiday visit quicker than an injury. Older relatives may not be familiar with your home’s layout and can be unsteady on their feet. A grab bar installed in the shower assist in avoiding a fall and injury.

Change a leaky or outdated faucet

Tired of the chrome faucet that was there the day your dad graduated high school? Replacing a faucet is not difficult. First, determine the type of faucet designed for your bathroom sink. Is it a single hole, center set, or split set (also called widespread)? Make sure your new faucet has the same layout. Read our article on how to replace a faucet, and you’ll be washing your hands in no time.

Add a frame to an existing bathroom mirror

Maybe you have a large mirror that screams, take me back to 1995. A quick and easy update? Build a frame around it. With a stain, a fresh coat of paint, and some molding, frame the outer edges of the mirror for a modern and sophisticated look.

Install a beaded board or wainscoting

Installing beadboard or wainscoting is not a complicated project, and with so many moldings and paneling available, it can be inexpensive as well. Dress up plain walls and guard against scuffs and damage at the same time. A bonus? Using paneling in a bathroom can help warm up a room where cold porcelain fixtures, ceramic floors, and tub enclosures dominate.