Every year, Americans spend millions of dollars remodeling their bathrooms, replacing fixtures and vanities and purchasing high-end accessories. But there’s a lot you can do to transform the look of your bathroom from the past owner’s pink or baby blue or lilac color palate into a modern and clean style of your own – even when your budget is tight. All you need is some paint and a little imagination. Here are a few ideas from the experts at Rust-Oleum:

Don’t replace. Refinish. Replacing bathroom fixtures is one of the most expensive projects associated with a bathroom remodel and replacing bathroom tiles often requires the services of a contractor. But now, thanks to advances in paint technology, you can change the color of your bathtub, sink, toilet, and tile or simply give them a “like new” finish without busting your budget. Products like Rust-Oleum(R) Specialty Tub and Tile Refinishing Kit features a self-leveling epoxy acrylic formula that acts and looks like porcelain and ceramic. Available in the most popular colors for bathtubs and tiles – White, Almond and Biscuit – the kit makes it easy for even inexperienced do-it-yourselfers to get professional results on ceramic, porcelain and fiberglass fixtures.

Create a custom vanity. You don’t have to replace your vanity to give it a custom look. Transforming your old vanity is easy and fun thanks to products like Rust-Oleum Specialty Countertop Coating. It’s available in 16 custom colors to match any bathroom decor. Want to soothe your soul and create a relaxing space? Cool colors, like blues and greens, create a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. So, try Meadow or Palest Blue. Or for a cozy and casual feel, choose neutral colors like Canvas or Cobblestone. Then paint the cabinet in a coordinating or contrasting color to create a personalized vanity.

Don’t forget the walls. A fresh coat of paint is one of the simplest ways to update the look of your bathroom – or add the style and elegance it’s lacking. In bathrooms and other high humidity areas try a paint that offers protection against the growth of mold and mildew, like Perma-White Mold & Mildew-Proof Interior Paint, for a paint job that will stay looking beautiful for years.

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. It’s easy to add a touch of personal style to your bathroom with a few accent pieces. Why not paint your old toothbrush holder, towel racks and soap dispensers with Painter’s Touch spray paint in a soothing color like Natural Denim and Key Lime? Or, create custom picture frames, shelves and even plastic tissue covers or trash cans by painting them with Rust-Oleum’s new Universal Silver Hammered spray paint. Universal is great for any surface – wood, metal, plastic and more. And, just one coat will unify mismatched pieces and give them a trendy finish.

For more inspiration and project ideas, visit www.paintideas.com. There are hundreds of easy, inexpensive projects that can help you transform any outdoor or indoor living space. – Courtesy of MS.