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Easy DIY Bathroom Remodel Project Ideas On A Budget

Do you know that a full bathroom renovation can cost thousands of dollars? This budget bathroom remodel was done for under $300 and with limited demo. Get our tips to see how you can easily makeover your bathroom.

collage of easy bathroom remodel projects.

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Tips For Saving Money

  • Work with what you already have: the only thing that was taken out of this bathroom was the carpet flooring. I am sure we can all agree that was a good move!
  • Paint, paint and paint: Painting projects are literally one of the best ways to makeover your entire bathroom and they don’t require a ton of DIY skills. Besides the floor, we painted every surface in this DIY bathroom remodel.
  • Add A Few New Accessories: mixing new with existing materials and decor will give your bathroom a fresh look while keeping it on budget.
  • Replace Only Some Things: No need to replace your whole vanity if the cabinet is in good condition. Adding new hardware, paint or stain may be all you need. You can see how we painted the same bathroom cabinet but added a premade counter for a different look in this bathroom.
  • Take Your Time In Planning: Don’t rush the design process of your bathroom. If you are taking on a larger bathroom remodel, this step will be very important as you don’t want to have to double do the work.
  • Consider Hiring A Professional For Some Work: while this may seem counterintuitive, it may help you save money in the long run. Plumbing, electrical work, structural changes and tiling are jobs that might save you money by getting it done correctly the first time. We have done DIY tiling, just make sure you know what you are getting into before starting.
  • Search For Used Accessories You Can Makeover: You would be shocked at what you can find at thrift stores or on Facebook marketplace to help decorate your space.

The “Before” Bathroom

small half powder room with blue painted cabinets, carpet on the floor and green walls with text "Before".

This small space desperately needed a DIY bathroom renovation. However, because it was in our basement we didn’t want to spend a lot of money.

You can also see other DIY projects we did to cheaply update a different full bath in our house.

DIY Bathroom Updates

Some of these DIY bathroom ideas have buttons for full tutorials. We will be adding the other ones soon!

Easy Bathroom Remodel Ideas

Here are all the DIY tutorials and tips that helped us remodel our small bathroom cheaply. Click on the buttons to get all the step-by-step instructions.

Bathroom Cabinet Projects

By using the existing features, we were able to makeover this bathroom cabinet for very little money.

The Before Baseboards

dirty oak trim on carpet.
This shows how gross the molding was in the bathroom.

#10 Spray Painted Outlets & Switches

You can carefully spray paint your beige or almond-colored light switches. Use an enamel spray paint and try not to spray directly into the electrical sockets.

two light switches with outlets sprayed with white paint.

#11 Paint The Walls, Ceiling & Door

A fresh coat of paint was a great way to get a new look and brighten the bathroom. By using SW Pure White on the bathroom walls, the tiny space immediately felt larger. White can really add a clean look to the space. By painting the door, walls and ceiling we were instantly able to make a huge difference.

hand holding small roller with white paint in the background.

The best part about all the painting projects is that we used supplies we already had. The only paint we had to purchase was SW Pure White wall paint and we bought that at 40% off.

Do you need help deciding what color of paint to use?

We recently just tried Samplize and it totally beats having to buy individual paint samples. These 9″ x 14.75″ samples will get shipped directly to you and save the hassle of clean-up (we loved that).

See our review to also get answers to frequently asked Samplize questions.

paint brush painting white door with fresh coat of white.

The Before and After Bathroom Makeover

We just love how cheaply we were able to remodel this small bathroom.

blue painted cabinets with green wall and carpet with before and arrow pointing to remodeled black and white bathroom.

How Much Did Each Project Cost?

These are approximations of the totals rounded to the nearest number. Make sure to always shop for sales in order to get the best prices on supplies and accessories.

  • Paint: because we had rollers, primer and brushes from previous jobs the only new paint we purchased was SW Pure White for the walls in Emerald at 40%.
  • Cabinet Paint: At the same time, we purchased only a quart of Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel paint in Tricorn Black for our cabinet repainting. $30
  • Top Coat Countertops: Again, the countertop project used all the same supplies as the other painting projects. The primer was leftover from our tile painting in our kitchen. The only new DIY item that needed to be purchased was the topcoat was under $35.
  • Spray Paints: the automotive primer and matte black paint for the faucet cost around $17.
  • Peel and Stick Bathroom Flooring: We used around $40 for this faux wooden floor. Before installing we needed to remove the carpet glue and had to purchase mastic remover for $25.
  • New Accessories: The only 2 new accessories we purchased for this space were the gold-framed mirror and black matte towel ring. We were able to get both on sale for around $60.
  • Paint Pens: The accent wall was completed with a 3-pack of paint pens. They cost under $10 and they were essential in our bathroom makeover.
  • Shoe Molding: Instead of pulling the baseboards off, we chose to just add shoe molding on top of the peel and stick flooring for easy use.

Total Cost: $285

  • Paints, Spray Paints, Top Coat: $128
  • Paint Pens: $10
  • Flooring (mastic remover, extra molding and peel and stick): $87
  • Accessories (mirror & towel ring): $60

What did we keep?

The light fixture is the same. While we could have switched it out, we didn’t think it was necessary and actually liked having a wood element in there. By modernizing everything else, not replacing the light fixutre totally worked for us.

gold mirror, black paint cabinets, faucet with black line accent wall.

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A bathroom remodel doesn’t have to be a daunting and expensive task. With a few simple changes and projects, you can give your bathroom a whole new look.

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