It is often said that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. With that in mind, many searching homes for sale might be tempted to pass by those with outdated bathrooms and kitchens. Well pass by them no more! Today I am going to show you how to update a bathroom with a bare-bones-budget of $350 or less. I will also show you what your bathroom can become as time and money allow you to accessorize. Remember that decorating should always be viewed as a process rather than a one-time event!
Erin from the blog His & Hers decided that her outdated bathroom was for the birds ;). Using painter’s tape, a $12.50 second-hand mirror, applesauce jar “sconces”, and a new vanity, Erin and her husband created this gorgeous retreat!
Let’s see if we can create something similar! I searched the web and found some pictures that inspired the same tone and feel as Erin’s bathroom makeover. Tip: Before starting a renovation, it is imperative to find pictures that inspire you. Inspiration photos will help focus your project and help you decide on a color palette.
With my color palette and design plan in place, I created a mood board implementing our bare-bones budget. Our budget doesn’t include the cost of a handy man/woman because you can do this yourself! There are several fantastic blog tutorials which will teach you step by step how to paint stripes on the wall. If you get in a bind and need help with plumbing or electric, ask your handy friends to help you out. Many friends are willing to help for the price of dinner and drinks on you :).
- Ikea Ung Drill Mirror $39.99
- Lowes Magick Woods Vanity (prices vary by location) $149.99
- Sconces (prices vary by location) $120.00
- Paint $40.00
Total = $349.98
Our bare-bones bathroom is fresh, chic, updated and ready to sell or just enjoy. If and when the budget allows, here is what our space can look like all dolled up!
Aren’t accessories fantastic? With just a few fun accents you can emphasize the personality of your space.
So next time you are browsing the home listings and are tempted to nix that home with the passe bathroom, I hope you will remember this post! With a little creativity and some elbow grease, you can have a beautiful home on a budget!
Erin @ His & Hers says
Thanks, Beth, for using my bathroom as the inspiration for your beautiful mood board! We’re glad nobody told us NOT to buy a house that needed updating, because we’re having way too much fun making it our own on a budget. 🙂
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
Wonderful, wonderful post! Thank you for sharing.
Jaimie says
Love these ideas. I wanted to update my own bathroom this month but didn’t even have $100 to spend. I knew the color palette I wanted, and remembered that I had 2 living room curtains (in those colors) sitting in a closet. I took them out and hung them both up as a shower curtain; it actually works and looks great! I still have to purchase a new rug, but a new shower curtain can transform an old bathroom.
Jen @ a place 2 call home says
This is a great post! I love the transformation and I love your mood board : )
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
Great post! I love Erin’s blog and her bathroom is so inspiring. Her brilliant applesauce jar lights are one of my favorite projects in blogland recently.
Faith says
I love Erin and her room transformation powers! This is so inspiring.
Whitney says
ooo-la-la!!! I love this! With ALH’s bathroom re-do coming up soon this is great inspiration!!!
Thanks 🙂 I love that vanity and I had no idea they were so affordable
Jo @ To a Pretty Life says
I love that rug! It adds some nice colour to the neutral stripes. I will be painting our tiny half-bath sometime in the next few months. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beth @A to Z says
Thanks Jo! I’m getting ready to redo my own half-bath and am still deciding on which color to choose.
Elaine says
This looks great! I had to laugh though as I just painted big stripes like this in my little boys bedroom THIS past weekend! I posted it here if you want to take a peek :). Thanks for the inspiration (as always).
http://visualmeringue.blogspot.com/2012/01/what-is-blue-white-grey-and-striped.html
Beth @A to Z says
How fantastic! Yeah for fun stripes!
Ashley says
Oh how I wish our bathroom just needed “sprucing up”. We unfortunately have to combine our (only) bathroom with our laundry room. Plus the subfloor is rotten. The joys of old houses, I suppose!
Beth @A to Z says
Ugh. Yes. When there is water damage to contend with it’s never quite budget friendly. I bet it will be gorgeous when you’re through though!
Jean @ Flower Hill says
I’m in the process of a powder room update myself on a budget! I think that the budget minded and creative spaces can be just as beautiful as high budget versions!
Beth @A to Z says
I couldn’t agree more! You have to use more creativity when you have less money to work with!
Shauna@ Satori Design for Living says
I am really drawn to horizontal painted stripes lately and love the inspiration pics you have pulled. Great ideas for a bathroom makeover on a tight budget!
Beth @A to Z says
Thanks Shauna! I haven’t incorporated horizontal stripes into my own home, but I love the look of them in a small space. It helps make the room look larger.