How to Remodel a Bathroom With Leftover Furniture

Save money when remodeling your bathroom by utilizing leftover furniture you have in your home. When selecting furniture for your bathroom, take into account the size of the bathroom and the piece of furniture. Avoid selecting oversized furniture for a small bathroom. Adding a fresh coat of paint to the bathroom as part of the remodel immediately changes the look and feel of the room. You do not need any special skills or tools to successfully remodel your bathroom.

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  Remove all removable items for your bathroom, for example, towel bars and toothbrush holders. This creates a clean, clutter-free working area.

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  Lay plastic on your bathroom floor, making sure to cover the entire floor. This prevents accidental paint splatters from ruining your floor.

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  Paint your ceiling with ceiling paint, your paintbrush and paint roller. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly, according to the manufacturer's directions.

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  Paint your walls in your bathroom with your interior paint, paintbrush and paint roller. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before continuing to the next step; this prevents wet paint from possibly ruining your furniture.

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  Shut off the power to the bathroom by flipping the designated switch at your home's main circuit box. Remove your current light fixture by unscrewing the screws holding it in place. Once the light fixture loosens from the ceiling, untwist the connected wires and remove it.

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  Install a new bathroom light fixture by twisting the color-coded wires together according to the manufacturer's directions. Secure the new light fixture to your bathroom ceiling with the screws provided and your screwdriver.

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  Place a leftover armoire in your bathroom to change the look and feel of the room and increase storage. Fill the armoire with towels, washcloths and toiletry items. Decorate the top of the armoire with potted plants and framed pictures.

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  Place a leftover chair in the corner of your bathroom to remodel the room. This provides seating in the room if you wish to sit while applying makeup or wait for your bathtub to fill with water.

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  Place a small end table between the toilet and the vanity. This allows you a place for extra toilet paper or other items, keeping them within easy reach.