Achieve Bathroom Elegance without Major Renovation

(ARA) - When your goal is to turn your bathroom into an elegant and luxurious space, you may think you need to gut everything and start from scratch. But you can save the time, money and energy spent on a major renovation. With a few simple upgrades, you'll have a room that's fresh and spa-like.

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.