Budget-Friendly Bathroom Makeover: DIY Upgrades Under $100
Bathroom renovations can be costly endeavors that cost far more than what seems reasonable. Fortunately, with some DIY upgrades, you can have your bathroom looking fresh and unique, all without emptying your wallet. Here are some budget-friendly DIY makeovers for your bathroom.
Mirror Frames
Mirror frames can be hugely overpriced depending on the design, but if you’re looking for your unique frame that won’t cost much, look at using scrap wood to build your own. It only requires the most basic woodworking knowledge and you can add a coat of paint to make it any color you’d like.
Countertops
Countertops can get worn and scratched over years of use, if you have a countertop like this, then replacing it isn’t always necessary. As long as it is only the finish that’s damaged you can go out and by a vinyl wrap. You need to be careful when applying it, but you can choose from a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Mix And Match Finishes
A design rule has always been to stick to one specific finish style, but you’d be surprised how well mixing and matching both metal and other finishes can be in a bathroom. It can add depth to your bathroom and give your bathroom a unique look.
Faux Marble
Many bathroom designers strive for marble surfaces, but this is a costly project for any bathroom renovation. Rather than getting the real thing, you can get a similar aesthetic from peel-and-stick sheets that are made to last and will be amazing in nearly any bathroom.
Visit Thrift Stores And Other Places
If there are any thrift stores in your area, you can look for anything that could suit your bathroom’s aesthetic. For example, old cabinets or vintage lamps can sometimes be found for a fraction of a cost. Another great place to look is houses that are going to be demolished. Get permission from the owners or contractors if there is anything you’d want that’ll be destroyed anyway.
Wainscoting
Wainscoting is an affordable way to add texture to the wall of your bathroom without having to have an interior decorator install anything expensive. The material itself is relatively affordable and can be installed by nearly anyone.
New Paint
This is one of the simpler DIY upgrades, but a new coat of paint can go a long way to transforming your bathroom into something you’d really love. Is your bathroom an outdated 80s lime color? Well, just white paint can solve that problem. You could even paint your floor tiles to transform the bathroom even more.
Shower Curtains
While some showers use glass doors, replacing these isn’t cheap, and the installation will be an additional cost. Instead, consider using a shower curtain – old examples can be tacky, but a waterproof creme or white curtain can add modern chic to any bathroom.
Plants
While plants can be incorporated in most spaces, they are severely underutilized in bathrooms. When not overdone, plants can be a wonderful and aesthetically pleasing addition to a bathroom space. Consider a small pot plant that doesn’t need too much attention.