16 Cheap Ways to Makeover Your Bathroom Today
Budget bathroom remodel ideas to help you modernize your home
We love saving money while updating our house to be a place we love. If there is a way to do-it-ourselves, we will. The bathrooms are no exception in our house. If you are like us, then you will love this list of 16 DIY bathroom projects!
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HGTV says kitchens and bathrooms have the potential to see a complete return on investment when completely remodeling those spaces. However, sometimes a complete remodel is just out of the question. Therefore, we complied a list of easy and cheap ways you can help modernize your bathroom today.
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16 cheap bathroom update ideas
Can you say wooden countertops? Or amazing modern looking tile? We just love how creative people can be to create a bathroom they love.
DIY Bathroom Ideas
If you can't completely gut and remodel your bathroom then this list is for you. Here are DIY bathroom projects that will help you update your bathroom while keeping it on budget (and everyone loves that)!
Bathroom Vanity Ideas
What gets used the most in a bathroom? The vanity that is it. Makeover your bathroom vanity today.
How to Make a Wooden Countertop for Your Bathroom
This is such a fun countertop idea! See how they were completely able to update their bathroom with these DIY wooden countertops.
Budget-Friendly Beach Themed Bathroom Makeover
Check out this new beach themed bathroom makeover. It’s light, fresh and oh-so-coastal! You will love this bright-colored painted vanity!
How to Paint Bathroom Vanity Cabinets (That Will Last)
Learn how to paint those old oak vanity cabinets. You won't believe how cheaply you can update your bathroom vanity with a little paint and new hardware.
DIY Wood Frame Mirror, Farmhouse Industrial Bathroom Mirror
Upgrade that boring builder-grade sheet mirror on a budget with a DIY frame. Create a farmhouse style bathroom on a budget with this $100 bathroom makeover!
Make a Mirror Frame for the Bathroom (On a Budget!)
Make a farmhouse style DIY mirror frame for your plain clip bathroom mirror. This is so easy – you only need basic woodworking skills to accomplish it.
Easy DIY Bathroom Countertop Cabinet
Adding a built-in countertop cabinet to make your bathroom look custom. It's an easy and inexpensive way to make your bathroom look more expensive.
Bathroom Flooring Makeover
Here are simple DIY projects to update your bathroom flooring.
Update Your Bathroom Tile with Floor Paint
Learn how to update the old tile with this DIY bathroom idea. This is such a great cheap bathroom update idea! I don’t mind the look of our tiles in our house, but this makes me want to try this technique somewhere!
Grout Paint Before and After! Easy Tile Transformation ~ The Lived-In Look
Painting over old dirty grout with grout paint. It's a cheap and quick way to get the look of new tile floors.
How To Paint Tile Floor (With Stenciling)
Are you wondering “can you paint a tile floor?” The answer is YES! Learn how to paint a tile floor in your bathroom for a cheap and easy DIY! We just love the modern look and you would never know that they are painted tiles with these stencils!
DIY Vanity Lights
These inexpensive, yet gorgeous DIY lights are the perfect lighting upgrade for your bathroom.
Paint That Old Oak Vanity Light Fixture
Modernize your old oak light fixture with a little paint! add a new mirror and you are all set. This is such an easy bathroom DIY project to complete this weekend.
DIY Bathroom Accessories
Sometimes a little DIY project can go a long way. Here are some of our favorite bathroom accessory projects that can add a little humor and life to your bathroom makeover.
DIY Towel Rack with Wood Pallets
Make this charming farmhouse styled DIY towel rack using some leftover wood pallets for your next project.
Small Bathroom Makeover Ideas with a DIY Herringbone Wall
Create DIY shelving with these industrial flanges to help keep your bathroom organized. Also, you won't believe how this herringbone accent wall cheaply made this bathroom makeover.
Relaxing bath salts| DIY Rainbow project
Bath salts are simple and fun DIY projects to do. They are also elegant decorative elements for our bathroom with their colors and scents.
Rustic Bathroom Shelving That You Can DIY
This rustic bathroom shelf reuses old reclaimed wood and industrial flanges to create a one-of-a-kind shelf for over your toliet.
Decoupage Soap Craft with Mod Podge - Mod Podge Rocks
This decoupage soap craft is easy to make for a gift idea or wedding favor. The Mod Podge keeps the design from washing off when you suds up!
DIY “On A Scale Of 1 To 10 … Urinate” Funny Bathroom Sign
Looking for a little humor in your bathroom? This step-by-step tutorial will help you create a fun bathroom sign.
Need Shelving Idea for your Bathroom (or other rooms)?
We love being inspired by other DIY bloggers and our epic list of DIY shelves would inspire anyone (and help you add that extra storage).
Now, what are you waiting for…
go and start one of these DIY bathroom projects today!
Erin
Hello! My name is Erin and I am a DIY nut. Currently, I live in Ohio with my beautiful family. My husband and I love making our house a home through DIY projects. I hope this site inspires you to become a DIY nut!
5 Comments
Nkem
I love the idea of a towel rack. It makes everything seem so chic and spa-like!
Erin
Hi Nkem! Yes, we agree that a towel rack is a great DIY bathroom project.
Rachel
These ideas are so cute! I might have to use some of them as we customize our new home! =)
Erin
Thanks, Rachel. DIY projects are a great way to add to your home!
Hong
Some great ideas. Thank you