10 DIY Ways to Amp Up Builder-Grade Basics
Frame Up
Baseboard moulding offer a bathroom mirror's raw edge some extra oomph. This blogger even takes the look a step further with a border of thumbtacks for pattern and texture.
Try Tile
A mosaic look can also add interest to a bare mirror, and proves that just a little tilework can go a long way.
Add Fixture Flair
Mason jars, the stars of the DIY world, can even turn tired vanity lights into something extra special.
Have Fun With Hardware
Affixing drawer pulls and handles where there were none is a quick way to add form and function to space that's lacking some pizzazz.
Don't Ignore Details
Two little feet (just a few bucks at a hardware store) offer a polished, custom look to standard cabinetry without depleting your bank account.
Go Rustic
If you love an eclectic look, try turning up the volume on your kitchen cabinets. Here, chalkboard paint and wood scraps offer funky, found-object style.
Upgrade Your Island
A sad kitchen centerpiece gets much-needed gravitas with beadboard and newel posts (genius!).
Swap Shades
Switch out a fixture's dated dome for a crisp, modern drum shade that will softly diffuse light throughout the room.
Affix a Decal
Or, lean into the domed look by dressing up the ceiling around the light. A compass design is darling in this blogger's sons' room.
Embellish Cleverly
If traditional finials feel too stuffy for your taste, craft a cute curtain rod by screwing pretty drawer knobs into the ends of a long dowel.
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