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Bathrooms are notorious for being one of the most expensive Room to renovate in a house. Between tiling, plumbing, storage, and home furnishings, the costs can add up faster than you’d probably like. However, if you want to upgrade the look of your bathroom without spending a lot of money on a major renovation, a few minor upgrades can actually make a huge difference. Go beyond a new shower curtain and bath mats to spice up your bathroom – for less than $ 100.
Start by freshening up your bathroom walls
The walls are the first logical stop in your search for an inexpensive modernization of your bathroom. This upgrade is as simple as buying a can of paint or a roll of wallpaper. Although both paint and wallpaper can get expensive, researching you can find affordable options with fun colors and designs.
You can score wallpapers online for as little as $ 7.99 roll and, when attached to a part of the wall that is offset by a chair rail ($ 3.99) can add a fun eye-catcher to your bathroom. Just make sure the wallpaper is vinyl So it can withstand steam and moisture in your bathroom.
(If you need to spend a little more, you can opt for a fresh coat of paint that should be semi-gloss or high gloss to be water, mold, and mildew resistant. A gallon of paint will be will cost you about $ 33, depending on the brand.) For the cheaper and simplest option, I suggest wallpaper, it will add a feature wall and add character to your room. You will likely need more than one roll to cover the area, so buy a few to be sure.
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Cost of wallpaper (two rolls) and chair rail: $ 19.97
How to update bathroom storage cheaply
One of the focal points of a bathroom is the medicine cabinet, which will likely need to be updated. Unfortunately, medicine cabinets can get pretty expensive, but if you dig a little you can find some functional (and affordable) options. For example this classic wall mounting Mirror cabinet is only $ 38.80 on eBay for $ 50 to $ 100 less than average retailer.
Another cheap storage idea for bathroom linen is nailing woven baskets on the walls to store your washcloths and towels – here is one from Ikea for € 9.99.
Closet and basket cost: $ 48.79
Renew your bathroom floors on a budget
If your floors need a freshening up but you don’t have the resources to re-install, you can put a new laminate floor on top of your existing floors. Some laminate boards are available in the “peel and stick” version, others “click and lock” for easy installation. There are a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, some of which are similar Ceramics, marble, or wood. However, the cost per square meter can add up, so take this into account when measuring out the space and choosing your laminate tile. However, this one is very beautiful and will only set you back 99 cents per square foot, or just under $ 20 pervcase.
Cost of one case of laminate flooring: 19.80 USD
Before taxes and shipping, you’ve just upgraded your bathroom for a grand total of $ 88.56.
