When it comes to redecorating on the cheap, the bathroom is the home space where a mere $500 can make a big splash.

First, buy good cleaning products. Decorating a space must start with cleaning and organizing to achieve maximum positive results. No matter how you accessorize your bathroom but if there’s mildew, stains and clutter everywhere, the concept of bathroom improvement is defeated. Scrub, wash, polish and what-have-you. Make friends with your cleaning products and you’ll be welcoming a sparkling new bathroom.

Once you’ve finished your chemistry lesson in the bathroom, spruce things up with fresh paint. Blue is one of the best shades for a bathroom, since practically everyone loves it and it’s uplifting in such a small space. Plan on spending about $30 for paint.

Next, spend for your bathroom essential – a shower curtain. For about $25, you’ll have a nice-looking curtain to add a brand new look to your bathroom. Choose one that goes well with the new color.

The biggest chunk of the budget will go to revamping your bathroom fixtures. Buying a set will help you save more and will make coordinating less of a hassle. Main items to look out for are sink or wash basin, tall and base cabinets, wall shelf and mirror. This task will require about $200 or more. Just consider this a bathroom investment.

Invest $40 for a new showerhead, especially if your old one has already turned a rusty color and whisks water instead of “showers” it.

Finish the decorating work by accessorizing. You don’t have to crowd the bathroom with unnecessary things like porcelains, photos and souvenir items. Simple yet relevant decors will make an impression without eating up space. Think scented candles, oil burner, flowers and vase, a plant or two, hooks for your towels, waste can or hamper and a complementing area rug with a color or design that fits the bathroom’s new hue.

With the remaining money, you can splurge on fluffy new towels and bathrobes. Set aside extra pieces for your guests.

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