Inexpensive Ways to Renovate Your Bathroom

Is your old bathroom wearing you down? Do you want to renew but don’t think you have the money to do it? It’s easy to renovate your bathroom on a budget. Here are some tips from expert designers to help you give your bathroom a whole new look for less!

fresh coat of paint

A quick and easy way to update your bathroom is with a new paint job. A new hit of color has the power to completely change the mood of a bathroom. Stores like Home Depot have often returned buckets for sale at a fraction of the cost. If you’re not picky about color, go through the selection for several days in a row until you find one you like. If there isn’t enough in a bucket to cover the entire bathroom, mix and match similar colors on alternate facing walls for a funky, modern look.

chalkboard paint

Another fun and inexpensive idea is to integrate chalk paint or a white board onto a wall or section of your bathroom. These are very affordable and come in a variety of colors, and you’ll never get bored, because you can draw pictures or write your favorite poems or song lyrics on your erasable board or white board. Get creative with where you put your chalkboard paint – you might want to be an artist while you bathe!

Improve your lighting

When renovating your bathroom, a great way to save money in the long run is to increase the natural light in your home. This lowers your energy bill while increasing the amount of vitamin D you are exposed to each day! Vitamin D is known to fight depression and help improve your mood. Fun ways to increase the natural lighting in your home are to use recycled wine or beer bottles to rebuild a wall in your home. This lets in soft natural lighting while creating an incredibly elegant mosaic effect. All the best designers are using this affordable method to create great looking, eco-friendly windows for the best clients.

Another economical and ecological lighting option is the installation of compact fluorescent light bulbs. These lower your energy bill while saving the planet. When changing your lamps, don’t settle for just an old bulb. Get creative with extended-neck accessories or reuse wine or beer bottles to build a DIY recycled chandelier.

new powder room

Do you want a luxurious look in your bathroom for less? Granite vanity bathroom countertops are no longer reserved for the rich and famous. You can remodel your bathroom with a granite countertop for less than $200 and greatly increase the value of your home by reselling it.

space savers

Everyone wants their bathroom to look bigger. You can make your bathroom look and feel like it has more space without expensive renovations. Using curved shower rods and thinking smart with container accessories can help you maximize the space you already have. In your shower, use multi-tiered shower shelves so your toiletries don’t clutter up the shower walls.

New plumbing fixtures

Plumbing fixtures are another aspect of your bathroom when green means cheap. Going green will not only lessen your impact on the planet, but it will also lessen the impact on your wallet by lowering your water bill each month. Install low cost, low aerator faucets and dual flush toilets to save water and increase the value of your home.

Installing new faucets gives your bathroom a quick facelift at low cost. For post-installation maintenance, make sure not to use soap and water to clean your shiny new faucets. The scum from the soap and water will actually cause stainless steel to rust and corrode faster. The best way to care for your new plumbing fixtures is to keep them dry.

Clearly, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to revamp your bathroom. Why wait? Get started today so you can be on your way to the bathroom of your dreams.