Adding pieces to your bathroom such as a dressing table or updated sink can be costly and a waste of raw materials. With a little creativity and a lot of ingenuity, you can transform regular pieces of furniture into functional bathroom items. The enhancements can make your bathroom appear like new in an eco-friendly way.

There are a variety of inexpensive routes you can take to recreate your bathroom. For example, you can transform office furniture into multi-purpose pieces. A desk can be cut down to fit against the wall so it serves as a dressing table. The larger drawers can be taken out, and you can soften the look of the furniture by replacing the existing drawers with basket drawers. Although there will still be office like elements, small details and adjustments can detract from this.

Another option is to convert bedroom end tables into single counters. Depending on the size of your bathroom, two counters spaced out from one another can give the illusion of a larger space. If you want the tables to have a sink, some physical modifications will need to be made. However, a vessel sink and gooseneck faucet can give the table a whole new purpose. These tables can also be used as extra storage for toiletries, especially if they have an open nook or sliding drawers.

Even a bookshelf can be appropriate in a bathroom. With paint, tension rods and shelf-sized curtains, you can create a standing cupboard. The shelves with curtains can conceal your makeup, shaving products, etc., and the other shelves can display reading material, candles, knickknacks, etc. Additions like this can make a bathroom feel more welcoming and functional.

Making rounds to local garage sales can give you more ideas, but you can also utilize items you already own. Try to incorporate any old furniture that you have in your attic or basement. If you despise the color or design of a piece, you can always try changing it to meet your needs. The piece you might least expect to be appropriate might actually be the perfect thing you’re looking for.