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Is your bathroom boring? If so, there are plenty of strategies available for livening it up a little. Replacing a tired old shower curtain and buying bright new towels and bathmats are excellent ways to breathe new life into your bathroom. Following are four other ways to provide your bathroom with an quick update that will only require a few hours on a weekend afternoon to complete. 

Paint the Trim

If you're basically happy with the paint job in your bathroom but feel it could nonetheless use a boost, consider painting the windowsills and trim a complimentary or contrasting color. You could even get really creative and use multiple colors for an eclectic, shabby chic ambiance. If you prefer a more understated environment, paint the trim just one shade up or down from the color of your bathroom wall. 

Paper a Wall

Is there a plain wall in your bathroom that's just sitting there looking blank and boring? Paper it! This project should only take an hour or so depending on the size of the wall, and it can make a huge difference in the appearance of your bathroom. Choose a tropical motif if you want to bring an island atmosphere into your bathroom, or if you prefer a more formal ambiance, choose a wallpaper depicting pin stripes. If you want to feel as if you're in an enchanted garden whenever you use your bathroom, choose wallpaper that looks like an old-fashioned English cottage garden. 

Add a New Light Fixture 

Adding a new light fixture is a great new way to provide your bathroom with an interesting update. Consider getting one that allows for several different levels of ambient lighting so that you can set whatever mood your desire in your bathroom. For instance, you'll want crisp, clear lighting for morning showers, but you may want something more relaxing for unwinding in a tub full of scented water after a long day at work. 

Install New Faucets

You'd be surprised at the difference a new set of bathroom faucets makes when updating a bathroom. If you're seeking a vintage look, you can get brushed brass faucets that look as if they belong in a stately 19th century home. If modern and sleek fixtures are your preference, you can select faucets in streamlined designs made from sterling silver. As an added bonus, you can choose low-flow faucets that will cut down on your water usage, resulting in decreased utility bills.