After: Ahhh

Estimated Cost: $18,000

With some reconstructive sheet rock and a professional paint job costing around $3000, there is no whisper of the former blue tile that dated the room so dramatically. A $700 two-stage vanity provides charm and additional counter space for those extra toiletries, while a pleasing dark tile pattern on the floor adds some welcome contrast to the light palette.

Clean up the walls, get rid of the tired old wood, and voila–you have a space that is worthy of your “me” time. A lighter blue wall provides a muted peek of color, while dark coffee hues of wood stand in stark contrast to lighter, cleaner colors and scintillating accents. What a welcome change.