Something as simple as replacing the faucets in a sink or bathtub can alter the look of the room. Split finishes include a bit of brass along with chrome on fixture handles and faucets. Engler recommended that homeowners notice their faucet setups. Faucets are separated into categories according to how far apart the hot and cold knobs are, and whether the knobs are separated at all. With faucets, you have different drillings.
Countertops come in many more styles today than ever before.
In addition to the standard white, beige or imitation marble counters, solid surface tops have become popular in bathrooms. Because the colors and patterns go all the way through solid surface countertops, scratches or stains can be sanded away with ease. Running tile at chair-rail height or along the sink splashboard will spruce up a bathroom, said Terri Fleming, a decorator with Home Depot in Janesville. Decorative tiles come in all styles, from fancy scalloped shells to painted country-style apples and flowers. Laying new tile flooring also can change the look of the room, said Cindy Jeffers, interior designer at Home Depot.