Nobody likes a house with an outdatedbathroom. Of course, you can use a blue toilet and bathe in a pink tub, illuminated by eight naked light bulbs shining on a stained 1970s laminate countertop. But do you really want to?

Building the spa bathroom of your dreams may cost more than you want to spend. But you don’t have to empty your wallet to improve your bathroom. A little bling and a few luxurious touches can give you a big impact for a small amount of money, and that’s a good place to start. “One little thing creates that luxury instead of worrying about everything else,” says Laura Redd, an interior designer in Greensboro, North Carolina. “I think sparkle is a big thing.”