It's easy to add a touch of personal style to your bathroom with a few accent pieces.

Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Every year, Americans spend millions of dollars remodeling their bathrooms, replacing fixtures and vanities and purchasing high-end accessories. But there's a lot you can do to transform the look of your bathroom from the past owner's color palette into a modern and clean style of your own-even when your budget is tight. All you need is some paint and a little imagination. Here are a few ideas from the experts at Rust-Oleum:

Don't replace. Refinish. Replacing bathroom fixtures is one of the most expensive projects associated with a bathroom remodel and replacing bathroom tiles often requires the services of a contractor. But now, thanks to advances in paint technology, you can change the color of your bathtub, sink, toilet and tile or simply give them a "like new" finish without busting your budget. Products like Rust-Oleum Specialty Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit feature a self-leveling epoxy acrylic formula that acts and looks like porcelain and ceramic. Available in the most popular colors for bathtubs and tiles-White, Almond and Biscuit-the kit makes it easy for even inexperienced do-it-yourselfers to get professional results on ceramic, porcelain and fiberglass fixtures.

Create a custom vanity. You don't have to replace your vanity to give it a custom look.

Transforming your old vanity is easy and fun thanks to products like Rust-Oleum Countertop Coating. It's available in 16 custom colors to match any bathroom decor. Want to soothe your soul and create a relaxing space? Cool colors, like blues and greens, create a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. So try Meadow or Palest Blue. Or for a cozy and casual feel, choose neutral colors like Canvas or Cobblestone.

Don't forget the walls. A fresh coat of paint is one of the simplest ways to update the look of your bathroom. In bathrooms and other high-humidity areas, try a paint that offers protection against the growth of mold and mildew, like Perma-White Mold & Mildew-Proof Interior Paint, for a paint job that will stay looking beautiful for years.

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. It's easy to add a touch of personal style to your bathroom with a few accent pieces. Why not paint your old toothbrush holder, towel racks and soap dispensers with Painter's Touch spray paint in a soothing color like Natural Denim or Key Lime? Or create custom picture frames, shelves and even plastic tissue covers or trash cans by painting them with Rust-Oleum's new Universal Silver Hammered spray paint. Universal is great for any surface-wood, metal, plastic and more. And just one coat will unify mismatched pieces and give them a trendy finish.

For more inspiration and project ideas, visit www.paintideas.com.