If it looks like your bathroom is stuck in the past, it's easy to refresh it. These simple home improvement ideas can turn your bathroom into your favorite room in the house.

5 Home Improvement Tips to Modernize Your Bathroom

1. Update the Flooring

Tear out that outdated linoleum and replace it with polished cement flooring, slate flagstone, or vinyl planks. If you want to splurge, consider radiant heat floors to keep your feet cozy on chilly winter mornings.

2. Switch Out the Lighting

Look for unique options such as sparkling chandeliers, sleek tube lights, and blown glass spheres. For small bathrooms, install streamlined sconces directly on the mirror to make the space look larger and more contemporary.

3. Change Your Faucets

Modern design choices are sleek and simple. Changing out your faucets, handles, and other bathroom fixtures is an affordable home improvement project that can make a big impact. Single-handle sink faucets in brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze are popular, modern options.

4. Add an Asymmetrical Mirror

A new mirror with an unusual shape, unique beveled accents, or a colorful resin frame can take your bathroom from drab to fab in an instant. If you have dual vanities, install dual mirrors instead of one large one.

5. Use Pops of Color

Even if your bathroom features a neutral palette, you can give it a quick update by adding accessories in a bright accent color. Sea foam green, violet, and pink will work well with a grey, white, or beige bathroom.

If you’re looking for a licensed, bonded, and insured home improvement contractor to take on your job, turn to Henry’s Services in Anchorage. Alaskan-owned and -operated since 1962, their services include bathroom and kitchen remodeling, tile installation, and painting. Call (907) 344-4200 for a free estimate, or visit them online to learn about their other services.