Is there any advice for an inexpensive way of dressing up an existing vanity?

Im remodeling a not so appealing bathroom and money is tight. I dont want to buy a new vanity I just want to dress up the existing and throw on a new vanity top. Any help would be greatly appreciatedIs there any advice for an inexpensive way of dressing up an existing vanity?
Home depot has 'stuff' to refinish the base after you take the doors off. You could the paint the doors any color. Like trim the inside or outside of them with an accent paint color. Easy and cheap. Then if you really want to splurge, go to the clearance section of walmart or target and get some knobs. That might set you back about $5 but worth it....Is there any advice for an inexpensive way of dressing up an existing vanity?
Thank you very much, all of you. I will definitely have this project rapped up for cheap.

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The top of your vanity can be faux finished (an easy process) to the look of granite, marble, sponge painted or even just painted a solid color. Choosing neutral colors allows you to incorporate any color on the walls or in accessories that you choose at any time.





First, clean and wipe the area (whether it's tile or formica) with pure white vinegar (to give it tooth).





Next, apply two coats of BIN primer (found at your local hardware store).





Paint with any standard water based paint or even craft paints). If you would like to find out how to faux finish the top to look like granite, search the subject on the internet for easy step by step how to.





Once the paint is dry, complete with two coats of polyeurethane sealer. This will deepen the color and make it look ver rich.





The new finish will now last through years of abuse.





For your cabinet, prime as above. Inexpensive detail ornaments especially for furniture (called ';Onlays'; ) can be purchase for anywhere from $2.00 each to $8.00 and come in many different styles. Search ';Onlays'; on the internet and you will find tons of sites that carry them.





Glue these to the fronts or corners of the doors or drawers then paint the entire vanity base (including the onlays) with a neutral colored paint (cream, white, pale brown, etc).





Seal with polyeurethane to protect against water, soil and abrasion.





You will have gorgeous new cabinets in no time and with very little expense!





Hope that helps to give you a new direction.





Victoria


';Decorating with Class on a Budget Blog';: http://victorialarsen.typepad.com
You can try painting it. or if it is smooth try putting contact paper on it. I've done both.
How about a tile mosaic -- Just epoxy small tiles and grout-- form a design or just free form -- grout in an interesting color-- Don't use broken pieces of plates-- -- It's too dangerous in a bathroom





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