Achieve Bathroom Elegance without Major Renovation

(ARA) - The New Year brings a new list of to-do projects, and at the top of your list is the desire to turn your bathroom into an elegant and luxurious space. But renovation projects take money.

Instead of a major bathroom overhaul, try these tips for creating a luxurious impact with simple upgrades.

* Add tile around the sink area.
Installing a mosaic on the wall behind the sink can give your bathroom fresh appeal in just a small area. Choose tile for pattern, texture, melange of color or even a vertical effect.

* Dress up your sink.
Give your sink a new look by replacing your old faucet with a more modern and eye-catching model, like the Margaux faucets from Kohler. Margaux faucets come in three distinctive handle styles: A sleek, clean lever handle with a subtle "X" motif; a distinctive cross handle and a new style that somewhat resembles a joystick. Each style's straightforward forms are softened by fluid lines.

* Change the reflection.
Bring a new look into the bathroom with a mirror that works with your current decor and jazzes it up to an elegant layout. Try the Barbara Barry Tuxedo mirror from Kallista at Kohler Co. Available in a java finish on mahogany wood, this octagonal mirror provides a stunning visual presence.