Small changes can have a big impact. A tweak or two can pull together a design plan. These 4 ideas can be done for under $50.
*Change globes on a light fixture for a fast and easy way to update. Lowe’s and Home Depot sell decorative glass globes for less than $10 each.
*Paint an accent wall. Be bold and change it for the season. Use a fresh bright in summer and a deep earth tone in fall. A gallon of paint is $30 and you will have plenty left over for other projects.
*Buy new pillows for the sofa. Pier 1 and Target have wonderful, inexpensive options.
*Throw away all dusty old fake plants. Replace with real branches in a large ginger jar.
The tiny hall baths on the main floor of many homes constructed within the last 10 or 15 years are paralyzingly boring. The ceilings are often high, but the walls are narrow. I see a lot of hall baths with zero personality.
I have an easy fix. Add a chandelier.
Simply remove the light fixture above the mirror. Choose a chandelier that suits your decor. Smaller versions are better. The faceplate can be mounted on the wall where the old fixture was wired. Install a heavy plant hook to the ceiling and string the chandelier cord over the hook so that it hangs directly over the sink. (High enough to avoid tall person head collisions.)
Add an interesting color, or better yet some wallpaper, and problem solved!