8 Cheap, Easy Ways to Upgrade an Ugly Bathroom

What was the last owner thinking with that floral pattern? Cover up an ugly wall with a peel-and-stick decal backsplash. (It’ll come right off when you decide to move or invest in a proper renovation.)

It’s amazing what fresh cabinet pulls can do for a small space. For an instant vanity upgrade, remove the hardware, refinish it with a metallic all-surface spray and replace when dry.

Mask years of errant toothpaste stains by placing shelf liner on the shelves and back wall of the medicine cabinet.

Up the relaxation ante by dragging that spare side chair into your commode. Hello, insta-spa.

Pick up a rolling library-style model at an antique shop for a towel storage solution that doubles as a focal point.

There’s nothing sadder than an old, dirty bathroom window. Invest in a tailored window covering that adds sophistication and a little privacy.

Could your bathtub double as an extra in The Grudge? Make it cheerier by painting it a peppy hue like blue or yellow.

Hey, there’s a reason they call it sitting on “the throne.”