Budget Bathroom Makeover Ideas

Bathrooms can be a mess, especially when they’re filled with toiletries and linens. Reduce clutter by adding a tall storage cabinet, like this one from Amazon, made from mildew-resistant materials.

Decorate bare walls with framed artwork (except paintings, which can be warped by steam). Hanging shelves are another easy DIY that provides extra storage and allows you to display decorative accents.

Peel-and-Stick Tiles

If you’ve got a small budget but big goals for your bathroom, think about dressing up your walls or floor with peel-and-stick tile. They’re easier to install than traditional tile and are less costly. Plus, they can be removed later, which makes them an ideal option for renters.

Before installing the tiles, make sure your surface is clean and level for optimal adhesion. It’s also important to measure the space carefully and plan out your design. For instance, if you have electrical outlets you’ll need to cut holes for them.

When laying the tiles, follow the arrows on the backing paper for proper orientation. You’ll also want to avoid stretching the tiles, as they may break and leave unsightly gaps behind them. If you do accidentally stretch a tile, warm it up with a hair dryer and gently pry it up using a putty knife. If you notice any lifted edges, apply a flooring adhesive (such as VersaPro Universal Peel and Stick Flooring Adhesive) to reinforce them.

Paint

Refreshing your bathroom with a new coat of paint is one of the most budget-friendly upgrades you can make. It’s also a great way to change the color scheme, which can make the space feel fresh and new.

In this bathroom, white paint helps visually expand the small room, while a new vanity cabinet and pretty shelves add storage. An IKEA kitchen cabinet was repurposed as a bathroom sink and topped with an oak top for elegance. A new, slimmer bathroom mirror maximizes light and modernizes the look. A framed piece of needle art and simple gold framed prints carry the bedroom’s carefree nature theme to the bath.

This dated bathroom was given a bright and airy upgrade with a few budget-friendly DIY projects. A new tile pattern, paint and accessories were all used to make this room feel brand new. A trough sink and Facebook Marketplace-sourced vanity helped keep this bathroom remodel under $100.

Reorganize

Adding new towels, toilet paper rolls, and showerheads might seem like minor changes, but they can make your bathroom feel fresher. Also consider swapping out old vanity cabinet hardware, light fixtures, and mirrors to refresh the look.

A budget-friendly way to update a bathtub is to install a new tub surround and replace the existing tile with inexpensive laminate or vinyl tiles. This is a project that most homeowners can DIY.

Replacing the entire floor is another costly upgrade, but if you simply refinish the current tile instead of replacing it entirely, it can save thousands. Other affordable flooring options include laminate, vinyl, and beadboard, which are easier to work with than tile, but still have a beautiful finish. Installing a beadboard backsplash is a more complicated DIY, but it can drastically reduce costs. It’s even possible to paint it a color that coordinates with your wallpaper.

Refinish

Remodeling a bathroom can seem like it comes with a steep price tag, but you can make updates without blowing your budget. From repainting vanity cabinetry to sourcing decor on Facebook Marketplace, these genius ideas designers used in their clients’ bathrooms will help you refresh the space for less.

A slender pedestal sink adds grace to this small bathroom, while a painted beaded board stretches vertically to create a pretty wainscoting detail. A new mirror and pebble-tile “rug” on the floor provide spa-like details that don’t add much cost to this bath.

Painting tile is a quick way to update the look of your bathroom and requires very little time commitment. It’s best to do this if your existing tiles are in good shape, but even if they’re chipped or scratched, you can still give them a fresh new coat of paint. A high-quality epoxy made specifically for tile can be applied in a few hours and is ready to use after just one day with special curing procedures.

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