I have long said that the first thing I would do to Perkins Place is to rip out and remodel the shower. Alas, the budget gods are saying no to that right now. What the budget has allowed are some small changes that have made a big impact.
These changes aren’t about appearance but convenience. First, there was no towel hook next to the shower. That issue was resolved with this Command hook that was easily installed next to the shower in less than two minutes.
Command hooks are great in this house because, in addition to being a bargain at $7.88, no nails are necessary for installation. The interior walls are only one board thick, made of old tongue and groove paneling. Drilling new holes can be a bit tricky as only short nails or screws can be used. Command hooks are my new go-to for this house.
Previously, there was only one wrought-iron towel bar in the room. When the house is in use, there are usually at least two to four people staying there. One towel bar was insufficient. Given the general lack of space in that room, there was no room for multiple racks. Hooks were the best solution. Amazon offers several racks with multiple hooks but I liked this one.
You can also buy it with fewer or more hooks. And if black isn’t your thing. It also comes in white.
Next up were some shelves. The shelves above the toilet had been there so long that they had started to droop a bit. I was always a bit worried that things would slide off, right into the toilet below. I opted for this set mostly because I liked the way they look but also because they have a rail to keep things in place, as well as a hand towel bar at the bottom.
At $24.99, they were the biggest splurge in the room but they were worth it. It only took a few minutes to install them. Once they were in place, I felt like they needed some small accessories. The black toothbrush holder ($4.99) and fake succulents (set of 3 for $5.00) came from Ikea. The clock came from Walmart and cost me a whopping $9.99. I also picked up a couple of white bath rugs from Ikea for $9.99 each.
Finally, I replaced the standard showerhead with this handheld model. A handheld showerhead makes things a lot easier because the existing stall is barely big enough to turn around in. I dream of the day when I can afford to replace the entire shower but this replacement is working out fine for now.
Sometimes it really is the little things that make life easier. These small changes have made our tiny bathroom much more functional and comfortable.
Next up: A Fast, Free, Simple Change
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