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Heated floors are a good way to get started. Handy homeowners can even take on the project themselves! A woven mat or heating element is laid under your new tile. No more cold feet on winter mornings! This project runs about $500+.

And cover that new heat with some luxury tile. Travertine, marble, and granite are all popular choices. Travertine is a form of limestone that has a long history of use in buildings. It has a simple elegance and neutral tone that is always a great choice in updated baths.

Next, nothing makes a bigger change than a new coat of paint. Paint allows you to get the most bang for your buck. For just dollars a gallon, you can easily breathe new life into a dull space. Popular colors today include neutral taupes and grays. And while monotone is in, splashes of color (in small doses) can be a great way to add your own personality to the mix.

Are you a sucker for the latest gadgets? Start out with heated towel racks. You can find these for around $150 - $300.

And finally, make sure you have plenty of storage and counter space. Pedestal sinks look nice, but they are a nightmare for a woman's arsenal of beauty tools. Up the space quotient by offering dual vanities, or at least an extra-wide vanity to give the buyer lots of space to imagine their stuff. And be sure to have a linen closet, or at the minimum cabinet storage, for all of life's necessities.

A bathroom can be your sanctuary. Why not give in to its requests to be updated?