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Bathrooms on a shoestring budget

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Reeves Aisha


A white tiled bathroom or tiled shower base replacements with a white bath and bath niche has black hanging ceiling lights.

The media is saturated with inspirational spa-like interiors – including some stunning bathrooms on a budget – from interior design shows to famous bathroom remodels seen on Instagram.

Because the good news is that most bathroom concepts are still feasible no matter how much money you have. Thanks to lookalike surfaces and creative DIY workarounds, you may still pay homage to the hottest interior design trends without hiring a contractor.

We've compiled a list of low-cost bathroom ideas; some are under $50/£50, others are under $100/£100, and still, others are under $500/£500.

If you're starting from scratch and seeking budget-friendly ideas, you'll find more practical suggestions here.

BUDGET BATHROOMS: UNDER $50/£50

Yes, we said budget, and we meant it when we said it.

All of the ideas in this section are affordable, and most of them are simple tweaks or little DIY projects that anyone can complete.

As a result, they are both quick and inexpensive.

We agree.

1. BUY MATERIALS FROM ONLINE MARKETPLACES AND DO IT YOURSELF

There's nothing quite like the sense of accomplishment that comes from completing a small project on your own. Yes, it can be messy and take much longer than hiring pros, but there's a lot to be said about someone who can take on an interior design challenge. There's also the obvious benefit of saving money on labour, as well as a few smug brownie points when visitors complement your bathroom.

While your labour is free and online video viewing is included in your internet bundle, auction-based e-commerce sites can be a minefield if you don't know what you're doing.

The price of metro tiles will eventually depend on how they're sold (per piece or per box), although boxes have been as low as £23/£17 per square metre. If you can, haggle, know your budget restrictions, and even try searching with misspelt words. Bidding with a varying amount can also make a big difference.

2. BEGIN WITH A PAINT POT

Blue bath with blue walls and braided laundry basket with floral paint stenciling. Painting your walls is at the top of our list when it comes to altering your bathroom design, from charming neutral beige to dark and daring black and navy hues. And there are a plethora of low-cost bathroom ideas that are both simple and stylish to implement. Don't limit yourself to painting your walls in a single colour.

Instead, experiment with placement, paint types, textures, and techniques to develop new bathroom paint ideas. A floral stencil, for example, can add charming rural accents to your bathroom design, while chalk paint might give it a rustic look.

The ideal paint for bathrooms will be moisture and steam resistant, washable, and have a formulation that protects the emulsion from mould, frequent in damp spaces like the bathroom. To maintain this budget, bathroom design is low-cost and low-maintenance.

Finally, use low-odour paint and keep the space aired if feasible. Some time-saving varieties are quick-drying and don't require an undercoat.

3. USE AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES IN PLACE OF EXPENSIVE FLOORING

Blue and white bathroom with luxury vinyl tiles in a mosaic design and a freestanding blue bathtub

If you want the look of tiling but don't have the time or money to do it yourself, luxury vinyl tiling (or LVT) is one of the most excellent water-resistant budget bathroom options.

This trendy bathroom design, which is a far cry from its formerly stylish but now outdated lino cousin, imitates more high-end flooring options and is affordable for homeowners and renters alike.

Prices start at $2.72/£1.95 per square foot, which is quite affordable.

Furthermore, vinyl flooring is low-maintenance to clean.

This flooring option may be sparkling in no time with just one cupboard staple!

4. REUSE EXISTING BATHROOM FURNITURE

Bathroom in grey and blue with upcycled vanity unit painted with grey chalk paint. Don't toss out items that are worn out and in need of a little TLC. Upcycling old furniture is one of the most popular budget bathroom ideas on social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram.

Plus, if you don't have any vanity units that need to be updated, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Gumtree are fantastic places to look for used furniture.

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