A bathroom renovation is on everyone’s wish list, but not necessarily in the budget. If you’re looking to upgrade this space but can’t afford a complete overhaul, there’s no shortage of cheap fixes that will leave you with a brand new bathroom without the true expense of one.

Replacing the Vanity and Shower Door
Vanities are one of the few opportunities to furnish a bathroom with a statement piece reflecting your style. While modern designs with smooth lines are the current trend, there’s no reason you can’t go the antique route with a solid wood construction that’s a tribute to craftsmanship.

For the shower door, bring elegance to the room by replacing the old, dirty door with a high-end frameless model with clear glass. The clear glass and frameless design will make the space look larger and feel richer.

Changing the Fixtures
One of the easiest ways to date a room is with fixtures. If the faucet and shower handles are chrome, the bathroom probably hasn’t been updated since at least the ’90s. Brushed nickel is the most recent trend, but it’s slowly being replaced by darker finishes such as oil-rubbed bronze. In terms of style, antique designs are making a comeback as well and they’re a great way to bring attention to the small details of the space. Continuity is key in this tip. If you’re going to change one, change them all, including the light fixture and door hardware.

Re-grouting
Redoing the tiles in your bathroom can be an expensive endeavor. Instead, consider re-grouting with a different color. This works best with subway tiles. The grout color in older bathrooms were chosen to blend into the tiles rather than standout. When re-grouting, go the latter route. Instead of a muted color, choose one that accents the tiles or stands in contrast, such as a dark gray grout against white tiles. It’s a simple job that will completely change the look of your bathroom.

Laying New Flooring
Flooring is another cost-effective upgrade. While wood flooring is the premium option, a cheaper route is faux wood tiles at $2 per square foot, less than half the price of hardwood floors. If it’s a do-it-yourself project, these porcelain tiles are also much easier to install, don’t require the same degree of maintenance, and are more durable under heavy traffic.

Painting and Window Treatments
When all else fails, add a new coat of paint and window treatments. True for any room, changing the paint color can breathe new life into a space and is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to remodel. The majority of indoor paint sold in stores is water-based latex paint, so use a brush with synthetic bristles, and if you want to cut in along the edges of walls and around frames, use a two-inch brush with a tapered edge. The thicker the nap on a roller cover, the better the results. For this project, you’ll want one that’s 3/8 an inch in thickness. Lambswool roll covers will work best, but if you’ve installed new drywall and have smooth walls, opt for mohair or microfiber covers.

If there’s a window, upgrade the window treatments. Swap the dated vinyl blinds with real wood Las Vegas shutters from Sunburst for a rustic look. If it’s a large bathroom and the window is far enough away from the toilet, shower or sink, floor-to-ceiling panels on a decorative rod is a nice touch. For smaller spaces, go for an understated valance.

The cost of upgrade projects on this list range from $50 for a can of paint and quality tools, to no more than $1,500 for a high-end vanity and shower door. What’s more important is they’re all DIY projects with the help of a few online tutorials.