Before: Public Or Private?

Dated color on the walls and an institutional sink are in need of a makeover, yet the owner of this San Francisco home needed to perform a facelift on a budget. With the right knowledge and a few key elements, magic can be performed.

As always, tile removal and wall repair remain the most significant parts of this small budget, coming in at around $1400. Once that labor-intensive part had been completed, it was time to see what little changes could be made to leverage the greatest effect.