1. Cleaning: This may seem a little obvious but giving your bathroom a thorough clean can often make you see it in a new light and will do wonders. Just a bit of time and some hard work is the biggest cost with this step. When it comes to sorting out all the items in the bathroom I place them into one of three containers: one for rubbish, one for charity; and one for items that belong elsewhere. Start at the door of your bathroom, be ruthless and work through it methodically.

To free up valuable space, all the cupboards under the sink should be emptied and sorted, as mentioned above. The aim is to free up space for all the clutter that has collected on the counter-tops and around the sink. If there is mold or mildew growth on your shower, then clean with a mixture of bleach and water in a spray bottle. It will quickly have your grout and caulking looking like new.

2. Window Treatments ans Shower Curtains: Any window treatments or shower curtains can easily be cleaned by washing with a cleaning agent such as Oxi Clean. Any blinds that you have installed can often be washed under a shower with a mild soap. If your shower curtains are looking a bit past their best, then, at around twenty dollars, they are quite cheap to replace. Another cheap option for window curtains are paper blinds. They can be cut to size and if, after a couple of years, they are looking old they can be replaced.

3. Vanities. The bathroom vanities are one of the most prominent features in the bathroom, so old, shabby looking units will bring down the whole look of the room. Unfortunately, they can be rather expensive to replace or even get refaced. So, first of all, give them a good clean with a quality detergent. This may bring them up to looking like new. If not, you have the option of painting them which is an easy, cheap job to do. Another good idea is to replace the knobs. Doing this can sometimes completely transform the look of the » Read more: Low Budget Ideas For Updating The Bathroom