8 Bathroom Design & Remodelling Ideas on a Budget

Renovating your bathroom can cost you millions of dollars if you aim for first class materials and fixtures. But if you are working around a limited budget, there are ways you can economise to achieve the new look you want for your bathroom.

You can incorporate luxury bathroom accessories to your renovation plans so you will have lovely accents that go with your new motif. Adding or upgrading your bathroom adds value to your property. If you decide to sell the house, you can recover all the money you spent in renovating.

Before you begin, calculate how much you are willing to cash out for a remodelling project. Opt for cosmetic changes like painting instead of retiling or just buying new fixtures when you have a limited budget. If you have spare cash invest on a new bathtub or adding a window.

So what do we do to save money in remodelling the bathroom?

1. Limit surface for tiles

Tile repairs could cost you an arm and a leg especially when you engage a contractor to do the job for you. To save yourself money, focus on important areas that need to be remodelled the most like the floor. You can have the floor retiled and just have the walls painted.

If you are determined to have a more expensive look, then just use the more expensive tiles as an accent to cheaper tiles.

2. Economise on counter tops

Granite tiles has set an expensive trend in modern bathrooms. It is durable and beautiful no doubt. To save money, check the colour of the tile. Neutrals like beige, brown and tan are more common and expensive. Select other colours that are less expensive.

Another way to economise is to buy a piece with imperfections. The less perfect the tile, the less expensive it is. The sink occupies more surface area and if the imperfect of the tile is located where the sink is, then you won’t notice it anyway.

You can also use an old dresser as a sink pedestal instead of using tiles.

3. Use Paint

Instead of retiling the whole bathroom, you can opt to have it painted. It’s a more economical alternative that can revamp the look of your bathroom interiors.

Painting is more complicated than it looks. With such a small space, it is more difficult to paint around the corners and windows. It takes time and practise. Another concern will be moisture. Mold and mildew develops fast in bathrooms so you have to invest in high quality paint to achieve a smooth finish. Use special bathroom paint for the ceiling that resists mold.

4. Update Bathroom Fixtures

Don’t overlook your bathroom fixtures! Those are the little details that complete the look of your new bathroom. They can actually enhance your interiors even if you did minor changes like repainting the walls. Some bathroom fixtures on the internet may be beyond your price range but you can always recreate the look for less. For example, you can find a replica of the metal soap dispenser in Ikea at an online store selling second hand items.

5. Put on Fresh Grout and Caulk

Grout and caulk are also the most overlooked detail. Once it gets grimy, it’s unappealing. Simply clean the grout and add fresh new clean lines of caulk. This can add a new sparkle in your bathroom. All you spent was a few dollars and your bathroom looks refreshed.

6. Refurbish Not New

Getting a new tub or shower can be expensive so have it professionally relined instead. Sink and showers are more expensive to refinish than replace. Some old bathroom fixtures can be rehabilitated if it’s made of cast iron, porcelain or fiberglass. Look for a good DIY tutorial in YouTube.

7. Buy Pre-Loved Items

Buy used fixtures, showers and toilets by looking at Craigslist or eBay for these pre-owned items. You can save as much as 50% of its original cost. Etsy is another website for upcycled bathroom accessories.

8. Upgrade with Greens

Redesign your bathroom to be environment friendly. Low-flow sinks, toilets and shower heads helps in conserving water and money. Repurpose materials or buy used items to conserve the environment. There are a lot of DIY ideas on how to repurpose and recycle common household items into pretty accessories for the bathroom. You can check YouTube or Pinterest for some tips and Etsy if you want to buy upcycled stuff.

Redecorating your bathroom should not burn a hole in your pocket. Hopefully with these tips you can renovate on a budget and it will still result to your dream bathroom.

Louis mark is a professional content writer about home design and home architecture that make home beautiful. He contribute some of the latest thing releted to homeware, design to the community.