8 Products to Rescue a Rental Bathroom

Following up on last weekend’s post,7 Ways to Rescue a Rental Kitchen, this week I’m looking at temporary solutions for the bathroom. From floor covering to shower heads, here are 8 ways to make the best of even the most vintage bathroom.

1. Organize the Vanity大多数标准浴室虚荣只是一个大open space. Make the most of it by installing one or more pull out organizers, like thisWhite 2-Drawer Mesh Organizer from The Container Store. $24.99
2. Add Some HooksTowels, clothes, robes, bathing accessories – there’s always a need for more hooks in the bathroom. Avoid marring the walls by using something like theseCommand Timeless Large Plastic Hook with Metallic Brushed Nickel Finish from Amazon. They apply easily, stay up really well and then remove when you’re ready to move on. $7.99 each
3. Corral the EssentialsThe shower caddy is one of the easiest ways to add some storage to the bathroom. I like thisAdjustable Shower Caddy from Simple Humanbecause it’s a really nice design and hold a lot of bottles and other bathing essentials. $39.99
4. Line the Medicine CabinetOld built-in medicine cabinets can be a rusty, ugly, stained mess. Cover the walls and/or shelves of a medicine cabinet with contact paper, like thisGold Metal Foil from Interior Place, to transform it. $14.99 per roll. Or add metal to the back of your cabinet for extra storage.
5. Create a DiversionOne way to distract from ugly flooring is to use something likeMOLGER Decking from IKEA. Each piece is about 15″ x 15″ – snap a few together to cover up old tile. $9.99 each. For a greener solution, you chould also check out decking fromEco Woods California.
6. Switch Out the Shower Curtain RodThe person who invented the curved shower curtain rod, like theVintage Hotel Satin Nickel Curved Shower Rod from Target, should be given sainthood. It’s amazing how much roomier a shower can feel. $47.99
7. Replace the Shower HeadThat tired old standard shower head in your apartment can be quickly and easily switched out. I like something like thisDelta In2ition Shower Head from Home Depotbecause it’s 2-in-1 — a rain shower head and a handheld. Here’s a greathow-to for replacing a shower head. $105
8. Customize Your ThroneReplacing the toilet seat is another one of those quick tasks that you’ll appreciate. ThisKohler Cachet Toilet Seat from Bed Bath & Beyondhas a quiet closing mechanism. $42.99

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