Bathroom Remodeling for Less Money
March 22, 2010 – 2:28 amCan’t stand the bathroom – but have no money to fix it? Check out these quick and easy ways to undertake a bathroom remodeling without costing yourself a fortune.
Small and Dark Bathroom?
Paint everything white – even colored tiles can be painted over! A nice paint job will lift even the oldest bathroom. Add some new lights and mirrors and suddenly the dark an depressing bathroom will be nice to live in again!
Cheap Wall Coverings
Marine ply is an outstanding budget solution to walls that really need relining – its used in boats so its definitely waterproof! You finish it of with a few coats of varnish for an attractive wooden look without the cost.
Cheap and Cheerful Storage Solution for a Bathroom
Find free-standing cupboards that you can paint and fit yourself. Add a simple shelf in wood or glass above the vanity for extra storage. Add a peg rail for towels and laundry bags.
Add Luxurious Extras for Little Cost
Invest in a set of fluffy towels and matching bathmat – simple but effective. Find a few interesting old bottles or containers in a second hand shop and make them a display. Coordinate your toiletries and make them a display not a clutter!
If you are remodeling a bathroom on a budget the first thing you need to do is to try to keep the existing plumbing in the same place – moving a bath, shower and particularly the WC will cost a lot of money in plumbing and building contractors. If the bath is old and chipped – but otherwise sound – consider resurfacing it rather than replacing it – it will cost a lot less than removing the old one and replacing it. Getting more light into the room by replacing frosted windows with clear glass plus a muslin sheer blind for privacy – can make a large difference for very little money.