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Bathrooms on a Budget – 5 cost-effective bathroom ideas

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Reeves Aisha

Bathrooms on a Budget – 5 cost-effective bathroom ideas

Do you want to create a budget-friendly bathroom design?

From simple and inexpensive bathroom designs to more substantial bargain styles, we've got you covered.

On a low budget, bathroom renovations and tiled shower base replacements.

Black hanging ceiling lights swing from a white tiled bathroom with a white bath and bath niche.

From interior design shows to well-known bathroom remodels on Instagram, the media is flooded with inspirational spa-like interiors — including some fantastic bathrooms on a budget.

Because the good news is that most bathroom ideas are still attainable regardless of your financial situation.

Thanks to lookalike surfaces and innovative DIY workarounds, you may still pay homage to the hottest interior design trends without employing a contractor.

1. DE-CLUTTER YOUR SPACE LIKE A PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGNER

In the bathroom, there is a white ladder shelf with a round freestanding white enamel bath.

This fashionable tip takes no specific equipment or a set budget, making it one of our most cost-effective budget bathroom ideas.

Organise your bathroom by storing lesser-used items or discarding cosmetics, lotions, gels, and ointments that have passed their expiration date.

However, if you're unsure what goes in the trash, look for a tub emblem on the back of your container.

This will tell you how long you should keep the product after it's been opened.

So, go ahead and tidy up like Marie Kondo!

Making a DIY bathroom shelf or a ladder out of salvaged wood is a cost-effective and thrifty option if you don't want to get rid of your stuff.

Drawer dividers and other inexpensive ways to organise your space can be found at dollar stores.

2. DON'T PAINT THE BATHROOM CEILING WHITE.

Painted ceilings are a huge fad right now, and they're a fantastic way to add interest to any room, especially a little one like a bathroom.

Check out our guide to painting a ceiling if you're a DIY enthusiast who wants to try it yourself.

If you're feeling adventurous and want to recreate this gothic aesthetic, we recommend using a Farrow & Ball colour scheme.

Investing in decent bathroom lighting, as well as a downpipe and railings.

Are you creating a bathroom from the ground up?

3. FOR A QUICK AND CHEAP UPDATE, PAINT THE BATHROOM FLOOR.

Painting floorboards has become somewhat of a fad, so if you have floorboards in your bathroom, consider this a low-cost yet stylish improvement.

You'll need wood paint, but if you can, use floor paint instead since it will be more durable and less slippery - albeit with fewer colour options.

OR PAINT THE BATHROOM WALLS IN AN UNUSUAL COLOR.

Giving a room a fresh coat of paint is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to modernise it.

Pink room ideas are among our current favourites, and softer tones are a great way to make a tiny space feel bigger.

So, if you're searching for a trendy bathroom renovation, we recommend going with rose colour.

Our favourite would be Farrow & Ball's Sulking Room Pink, which, despite its name, is a very grown-up take on the colour.

4. PAINT THE TILES IN YOUR BATHROOM

Consider painting over your bathroom tiles if you don't want to go through the expense (and hassle!) of removing and replacing them.

This is a simple and inexpensive bathroom tiling option for those on a budget.

A pot of paint goes a long way toward establishing a luxurious bathroom decor for more minor, whether you want to paint your tiles one colour or create a gradient ombre effect.

Most tile paint only requires one coat, but because of the high VOC content, keep it out of reach of youngsters and ensure that the space is well aired to remove the fumes from this solvent-based solution.

It's also worth noting that shining grout goes a long way, so make sure you know how to clean tile grout properly to get rid of any dirt.

5. APPLY THE OMBRÉ PAINT EFFECT

Experimenting with on-trend paint ideas is a simple and inexpensive method to give a dull place a fresh look.

Pick two or three colours of contrasting tones (blues are a good choice for a bathroom) and use our instructions to paint an ombré accent wall to produce a sophisticated finish. 

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