Bathroom Remodel

Bringing your Bathroom into the 21st century is less expensive than you think if you know which upgrades to invest in. With a little creativity, our experts can save you from unsightly laminate cabinets and Formica countertops without over-spending.

Just how expensive can it be? In order to compare cost, Remodeling magazine uses a 200-square-foot Bathroom with 30 linear feet of cabinetry and countertops as the base for three kinds of Bathroom remodels.

• Minor Bathroom remodels include raised-panel wood doors, new hardware, a mid-priced sink and energy-efficient appliances.

• Major Bathroom remodels include stainless-steel appliances, a 3-by-5-foot island, new flooring and custom lighting.

• Major-upscale Bathroom remodels include custom cabinetry, high-end sinks, faucets, glass backsplashes and under-cabinet lighting.

If you're balking at even a minor Bathroom remodel, here are five alternatives that won't have you spending five figures.

1. Paint, Paint, Paint

2. Add New Bathroom Hardware

3. Create or Invest in a New Backsplash

4. Creatively Upgrade Your Bathroom Floor
5. Light Up Your Bathroom

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