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Five ways to upgrade your bathroom

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Five ways to upgrade your bathroom

Does your bathroom need a pick-me-up? Whether you want to build a spalike experience with a complete remodel or just want to make quick changes in an afternoon, new products and technology make it easy.

The 2017 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study said the average spend on a major master bathroom remodel exceeding 100 feet was $21,000, while smaller bathrooms averaged $12,500. Whether or not you have that kind of scratch to throw around, here are five ways to refresh your bathroom, from low-cost to luxe.

Some toilet fixes are doable by the confident DIYer (Toto)

Bidet seats are becoming popular, and several manufacturers are making them to fit on your existing toilet. Toto’s Washlet heated bidet toilet seat has adjustable front and rear warm water washing with five temperature and pressure settings and a heated seat with three temperature settings $265.48, lowes.com (Toto)

Kohler’s lighted medicine cabinets deliver optimally bright, even and shadowless bathroom lighting that is close to natural light. Pivoting side panels let you direct light exactly where you need it, $1,385, kohler.com (Kohler)

Kohler’s steam generator control kit allows you to enjoy the benefits of steam in your shower - ready in just 60 seconds at the push of a button. The steam head has a built-in reservoir for adding your favorite aromatherapy scents. $715.85, kohler.com (Kohler)

Swap out fixtures. On the super frugal side, replace vanity hardware, light fixtures or install new towel bars and/or toilet paper holder, said Sarah Barnard, principal of Sarah Barnard Design, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based interior designer. Add plants like orchids or ferns if you have a window. Simple touches can draw attention away from ugly spots.

Graham, Schrage and Barnard all said that there’s more interest in bidet seats, combining the toilet with seats that have warming functions and sprays. Bidet seats can be added just by swapping out old toilet seats without changing the existing toilets. Several brands are available, with prices starting around $250.

Five ways to upgrade your bathroom

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