Jul. 12--If you're ready for a bathroom makeover you may want to think smaller scale rather than a complete renovation.

Try cosmetic changes. You can transform your bathroom into a beautiful space just by changing the hardware, a shower curtain or even by adding new flooring.

We started with a staple piece -- a vessel, a bathroom cabinet and a tub -- and added simple accessories to achieve a new, fresh look.

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Bathroom mirror ($40) at Dillard's.

Bath and hand towels ($14 to $20 each) at Dillard's

Seashell candle holder ($19.50) with a Yankee blue candle ($14.99) both from Dillard's

3-D Blue Glass Vessel Sink with Water Drop Design (Model SE-05) $147 at www.homedepot.com. It's scratch-resistant and designed as a functional work of art.

Dark walnut Thomasville hardwood flooring ($3.97 a square foot) at Home Depot.

Faux coral ($24.99) at Target

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Espresso cabinet with black undertones ($398) comes with the vessel bowl and a water efficient faucet at Lowe's. This is a special order and can be purchased at the store.

12 x 12 Duomo grey ceramic floor tiles ($1.57 each) at Home Depot

Chrome decorative hooks ($19.99 each) Bed, Bath & Beyond

Stainless steel boutique tissue holder ($16.99) at Bed, Bath & Beyond

Geometic square black vinyl shower curtain ($14.99) at Bed, Bath & Beyond

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Thompson Traders copper tub ($7,020) at Expo Design Center, 14205 Manchester Road

2x2 Montagna square piece Belluno mosaic tile ($9.95 a 12x12 square) at Home Depot

72-inch x 75-inch Portofino shower curtain ($71.99) at JC Penney Home

Crystal Bell gold wastebasket ($39.99) at Bed Bath & Beyond

Croscill Classics Portofino decorative bronze shower hooks ($21.99 for 12) at JC Penney Home Store, 6933 South Lindbergh Boulevard

Bronze and gold bathroom cup ($5.99) and toothbrush holder ($5.99) at Marshalls

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