Five Ways of Revamping your bathroom on a Budget

Are you dreaming of remodeling your bathroom like those celeb-inspired bathroom remodels or interior design shows but worried about the costs involved?

Well, fret not! Because on the brighter side, you don’t need to break the bank to transform your bathroom into an inspirational, spa-like space. With clever DIY hacks and a few cosmetic changes, you can still transform your bathroom into an inviting and stylish oasis.

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This is a guest post by Ryan Miller.  Ryan Miller is a passionate and creative blogger who loves to write about traveling and relationships. Her writings are focused on prevailing topics and her long-term vision is to empower youth in making their decisions.

 

 

Homeowners often seek cost-effective ways to revamp their bathroom spaces without draining their wallets. This is particularly common in Austin, Texas, due to the region’s high humidity levels, often requiring yearly bathroom renovations.

According to Weather and Climate, the annual percentage of average humidity is 67%, which can lead to a surge in various issues, such as fungus growth, peeling paint, warped wood, and unpleasant stenches.

Moreover, according to recent surveys, there has been an increase in home renovations in Austin as Austinites recognize the value of improving their living spaces. 

While revamping your bathroom on a budget sounds amazing, if you DIY or use cheaper materials to save money, you won’t get the quality you’ve wanted and would probably spend more maintaining what you’ve fixed.

So we suggest you hire an Austin bathroom remodeling service to ensure the project is carried out successfully while maintaining quality standards.

 

1. Update your Peeling Paint

 

One of the most cost-effective ways to breathe new life into your bathroom is by giving it a fresh coat of paint to your bathroom walls. But before you start painting, if your bathroom is covered in old wallpaper, use a steamer to peel it off.

However, if you are painting over your old paint, remove the damp and dirty areas of the wall, and keep it moist before you start painting it.

The color scheme can make or break your renovation game. Choosing neutral beige, creams, or white colors is proven best to maintain the style of the bathroom, especially if you plan on selling the house.

But if you think painting your walls with one shade is boring, experiment with different types, textures, and paint techniques. You can always add splashes of color through the accessories you keep in your bathroom, a vibrant flower vase, or a painting on the wall. 

Moreover, to control the bathroom décor cost, use moisture, a steam-resistant and washable formula that prevents mold growth. Lastly, you can also opt for quick-drying and low-odor paint that saves time and avoids bad stench in your bathroom.

 

2. Update your Bathroom lightning 

 

Lightning of a bathroom plays a significant role in enhancing your mood and your space’s functionality. Replacing outdated or dim fixtures with energy-efficient lights can make it more welcoming and spacious.

Choose from ceiling lights, wall scones on either side of the mirror, or even strip lighting, depending on your style and budget.

Moreover, if you are a person who spends more time getting ready in front of the sink mirror, install LED lights as it helps you to get ready without having to worry about your electricity bill. 

 

 

3. Install Better Quality Mirrors 

 

A mirror is a budget-friendly option to renovate your space and adds the optical illusion of creating more space in the bathroom.

Depending on the size of the mirror and the space you have in your bathroom, you can make the bathroom seem bigger and invite more light. There are various mirrors to choose from; framed, frameless, and backlit options. 

Consider the size, shape, style, and finish when choosing a mirror. A round mirror can create a soft vibe in a bathroom, while a rectangular one gives your bathroom a sleek, elegant touch.

If you’re tech-savvy, install a Bluetooth Mirror to sync with your device and play your favorite tunes while you shower.

What a way to start the morning, right?

 

4. Get Affordable Flooring Alternatives or Paint the Existing Ones

 

If you are considering tiling your floors but do not have the financial budget, consider the luxury vinyl tiling (or LVT) alternative. It costs around $2 and $5 per square foot, including installation expenses, whereas wooden floors cost approximately $10 per square foot, and carpeting, at about $3 to %5.50 per square foot.

However, if you don’t want the expense of removing your old tiles to add new ones, consider painting over your existing bathroom tiles. This option is relatively quicker and cheaper than the vinyl tiling idea.

 

5. Upgrade your Shower Area 

 

Start with replacing what’s more noticeable in your shower area; yellowing, moldy shower curtain. Use a brush to clean it off, or run to the market to grab a new shiny curtain.

It will give an instant update to your bathroom. Moreover, consider replacing the old shower screen with frameless, pivoting options, depending on the layout and style of your bathroom. 

 

 

Conclusion

Before you start revamping your bathroom, it is imperative to set a budget. It will help you to determine the affordable changes that you can make, along with preventing you from overspending.

Secondly, prioritize what changes you want to make in your bathroom space, given the functionality and safety of your bathroom. Start with sorting out the urgent stuff; the leaky shower head, and then move on to cosmetic changes; repainting, accessorizing, and retiling.

Moreover, decide which parts of your bathroom renovation require professional help and what you can do yourself. Remember only to take what you can handle by yourself; otherwise, it will cost more if you hire professionals to correct your mistakes.

Lastly, reviving your bathroom yearly would be prudent if you live in a hot, humid region.

We hope you learned something from this article. If we missed anything, please tell us in the comments below.

 

 

Thank you for reading through this contributed post.  I hope it gives you some ideas and inspiration for your home.

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