When updating a home, you probably want to spend some time and money in the bathroom. You can give a bathroom a new look for under $1000 and still be able to give it a nice modern look. The kitchen is well known as the room that will make or break the sale, but the bathroom is a close second.

The first item you’ll want to focus on is the vanity. The vanity is the centerpiece of the bathroom and will determine the rest of the remodeling decisions you make for the bathroom. Changing a vanity can add elegance or create a classic look to a bathroom. Dressers are good for storing items that need to be hidden from guests. The price of a new vanity can be as low as $85 or as high as $300 at a home improvement center. Vanity prices may increase if you purchase specific brands or styles from a private company. Choosing the right vanity will help determine which sink, fixtures, and accessories to buy.

Once you have determined your vanity, you need to consider the sink to install. Replacing your sink is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to improve the look of your bathroom. There are an unlimited number of styles available to you, such as standard white porcelain, glass, granite, ceramic freestanding sink, or cultured marble. A good quality sink from a home improvement store can cost you an average of $34. A more unique and upscale looking one, like a pedestal sink, can cost you an average of $98.

You can also consider changing the fixtures in the bathroom along with replacing the sink. You can buy the sink with accessories or you can choose the accessories separately. Brushed nickel looks great and is also inexpensive compared to some of the other options.

Make sure your choice of accessories is compatible with the sink you have purchased. They are not a one size fits all. It can have a spout with built-in knobs or separate knobs located on the sink. The holes in the sink can even be of different sizes. Some fixtures will provide plugs if your sink has extra holes, but this may seem tacky and since you’re replacing both, buy right the first time.

You can also update the lighting in the bathroom quite cheaply. Adding light complements your decor and adds class to your personal style. Decorative vanity light fixtures are available in several finishes, including pewter, brass, nickel, wrought iron, and chrome, to match faucets and fixtures. Lighting creates a mood for your bathroom based on how dim or bright you want it to be. Lighting fixtures can cost as little as $14 or as high as $400. When showing the bathroom, you want to maximize light so it appears large and airy.

Updating your bathroom fixtures can make a world of difference in the look of a bathroom, and it’s easy on the wallet. Accessories include towel rail, towel rack or hook, soap dispenser, towels, mirrors, toothbrush holder, trash can, shower curtains or doors, cabinet hardware, and bathroom rugs . All accessories come in a variety of colors, finishes, types, and styles. You can buy accessories at local home improvement centers, designer stores, or online.

In short, you can easily update a bathroom for under $1000. You’ll want to focus on the vanity first. The vanity will set the style for the rest of the bathroom. You can also replace the sink, sink fixtures, and bathroom fixtures and have a stylish bathroom without breaking the bank.