Forget the Open Floor Plan--It's Time to Bring Back Walls

Spa-style bathrooms have become hugely popular, with many of us eager to create a nurturing haven in our homes. If you want to elevate your bathroom beyond the purely functional, check out these ideas for making it feel cozy, tranquil and indulgent. Lauren Collander Interiors Trade Up Your Towels For a luxurious feeling when you emerge from the bath or shower, it’s a good idea to have some soft towels at hand. There are numerous gorgeous, inexpensive designs on the market, so this is a good way to create a spa-like bathroom on a budget. Don’t forget to include a bath sheet that’s large enough to wrap around you fully. Don’t forget to donate your old towels. Angela Grace Design Stock Up on Essentials You’ll also need some luxurious toiletries, sweet-smelling fragrances and ambient candles. A few indulgent supplies will help to achieve the feeling of a luxurious spa, so find fragrances and toiletries you love. If you don’t like to waste your favorite products on everyday washing, you can...

  01 of 13 Paint your front door—or the floor TRIGGERPHOTO / GETTY IMAGES On your early evening walks, you always admire the neighbor down the block who painted their front door a striking, bold red. Why not follow their lead? Painting your front door a vibrant color is a cost-effective way to boost your home's curb appeal instantly, and requires just a small amount of paint time, says Danielle Elderkin, the co-founder of  Reloved Cabins .  If you’re not ready to explore your exterior—look down instead. Painting your floors is another upgrade that’s fast, easy, inexpensive—and often dramatic. "Maybe your floors can’t be refinished again, and you want to change it up," says Ami McKay, creator of  PURE Design . "A charcoal gray and white checkerboard pattern is popular, or try a whitewash so you can still see the character of the wood underneath. Embrace the patina and character!" 02 of 13 Install lights in closets JAZZIRT / GETTY IMAGES Though you may not have th...