You wouldn’t mind having a sleek hotel-like bathroom, but you think it’s impossible without gutting your current one and investing a copious amount of money. You’re not wrong though because when it comes to complete bathroom gut jobs – they are expensive and tedious.

However, what you may not know is that there are other ways to modernize your current bathroom without so much as using any heavy-duty tool. This means that your budget will stay relatively intact and you’ll have a new, sleek, hotel-like bathroom.

If you’re wondering how can that be achieved, take a look at our list of ways to modernize your bathroom without gutting it.

1.      Paint it

Just like with any room in your home, the easiest way to make a significant change is with some paint. There are so many paints appropriate for bathrooms, so choosing something you like shouldn’t be a problem. You can paint bathroom walls, and cabinets, and now you can even paint over existing tiles and even your bath and shower.

That’s right, instead of wasting time and money on tedious and dirty tile removal, you can just paint over your tiles and completely change the look of your bathroom. Similarly, if you have a dated or scratched bathtub, you don’t have to think about replacing it. With just the right paint you can completely transform your tub or shower.

2.      Replace old fixtures – both light and plumbing

Modern bathrooms have new, sleek lighting and plumbing fixtures. To replace your existing, outdated fixtures you don’t have to completely gut your bathroom or break the bank.

Replace everything you can, from sink and shower/bath faucets, shower heads, lighting above your mirror, overhead lighting, and so on. Choose a color that will complement the rest of your bathroom and make sure you make it cohesive. When it comes to fixture colors, you can choose from antique nickel, brushed chrome, and polished brass to modern black ones, and so much more.

3.      Add a bidet

What’s one thing every hotel and spa bathroom has that yours doesn’t? Well, bidet of course. Most hotels have traditional floor-standing bidets. Installing a floor-standing bidet can be complicated and it might require at least a partial gut job. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a bidet in your bathroom.

Today, you can find handy bidet attachments that cost much less than a traditional bidet and don’t require a gut job to be installed. A bidet attachment can be simply installed onto your toilet bowl.

There are many benefits to having a bidet in your bathroom, so installing one will not only make your bathroom more modern but more functional as well.

4.      Add texture with textiles

To make sure your bathroom isn’t outdated, every now and then you should update your bathroom textiles. This is the easiest and least expensive way to modernize your bathroom.

All you need to do is replace old towels, rugs, shower curtains, and so on, with new modern-looking ones. For example, you can easily hide those ugly plastic shower curtains with stylish textured ones. All you have to do is add the new curtain to the existing one.

Similarly, swap your old bathroom rug with a new one that will fit your updated bathroom style. Also, consider replacing old towels with new ones, and you won’t believe the change it will make in your bathroom.

5.      Accessorize

Believe it or not, accessories make a lot of difference. If you aim to create a modern-looking bathroom then don’t be afraid to accessorize your bathroom accordingly. Replace all visible containers with new ones – things such as soap dishes, toothbrush holders, toilet brushes, shampoo and shower gel containers, and so on.

Then, you can also replace shower curtain rings, towel holders and hooks, toilet paper holders, and so on. Working on these kinds of details may not seem a big deal, but it can be quite impactful.

6.     Replace the mirror

We know that many people see a bathroom mirror as something utilitarian. However, upgrading your mirror can also significantly improve the look of your bathroom. Mirrors can also be pretty and stylish while serving their purpose.

Look at your bathroom mirror as a big piece of art. Swap the current one, that’s probably quite boring, with something more modern, or more whimsical. Try out different shapes and sizes of mirrors, and different frame colors to see what works with your bathroom. 

And there you have it. 6 simple ways to modernize and refresh your bathroom without completely gutting it or spending a lot of money. As you can see, it’s possible. You just need some inspiration.