Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover Reveal
After almost 9 months of waiting, I’m so excited to finally share our budget-friendly bathroom makeover reveal today!
Last June we completed the guest bedroom makeover as part of the One Room Challenge.
I have NO IDEA why I thought I could complete both the guest bedroom makeover and a budget-friendly bathroom makeover reveal in 8 weeks.
But it was during the pandemic and I was beyond thankful to have creative focus again.
The bathroom is connected to two bedrooms and completes a suite of rooms at one end of the house.
We had already completed the other guest bedroom makeover so, basically, all I had to do with the budget-friendly guest bathroom makeover was find a way to join the two spaces.
It seemed fairly easy until I got started.
And then got stuck.
Small Changes Big Impact
While there wasn’t anything wrong with the bathroom before, I really wanted the spaces to be more unified in color and style.
And it just wasn’t quite there yet.
The minute we painted the bathroom cabinet with Milk Paint though, it changed everything.
Next, we painted the guest bathroom walls in Valspar’s Bistro White to match the rest of the house.
After that, we trimmed out the window and I thought we were on a roll.
Simple Ways to Join Shared Spaces…
While we consistently made impactful and budget-friendly changes along the way, we still needed to decoratively join all three spaces.
The only thing I knew to do was to repeat colors, styles, and common elements found in each room. That way, it didn’t look too theme-y.
For this suite of rooms, it meant embracing the color palette of whites, grays, camels, and pops of pinks which can be found throughout the rest of our home.
It also meant using warm wood tones like this DIY European Oak inspired mirror,
simple nods to equestrian and cottage styles,
buffalo checks,
brown and white transferware,
feminine French farmhouse ruffles and bows,
and layers of texture.
All of which helped to create simple but impactful changes for our budget-friendly bathroom makeover.
Budget-Friendly Bathroom Makeover: The Water Closet
The water closet probably underwent the biggest transformation. This is how it looked before…
Not totally horrible but I knew it could be better and I definitely wanted it to look like a little jewel box.
My Dad helped me paint the top portion of the walls in Cathedral Stone and install all the board and batten. My bestie S helped me caulk and paint the bottom half of the board and batten in Ultra White.
I’ve yet to decide on artwork to go in here but I’ve narrowed it down to two “meantime” ideas until I can find exactly what I’m looking for.
After almost 9 months of feeling stuck on this project, it wasn’t worth holding up the budget-friendly bathroom makeover reveal.
Celebrating the Finish…
All in all, it feels so nice to have these spaces completed.
None of these changes cost a lot of money save for the materials to put up the board and batten in the water closet.
We shopped the house and reused pieces we already had on hand which really helped to keep things budget-friendly.
Looking back, I think it also helped I was able to be more intentional with these choices because my style has evolved and is more consistent now.
If you’re still in search of your signature style, be encouraged the elements are probably already in your home. Walk around to each room and see what commonalities exist.
Do you find yourself repeating certain colors, patterns, textures, or finishes? If so, take note!
You’re already on your way to creating a home you not only love but one that serves you well too.
Budget-Friendly Bathroom Makeover Sources:
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- Bathroom Wall Color: Valspar Bistro White, Lowes
- Water Closet Wall Color: Valspar Cathedral Stone, Lowes
- Board and Batten: Valspar Ultra White, Lowes
- Vanity: General Finshes Milk Paint in Snow White, Amazon (or your local retailer)
- Buffalo Check Curtains: Ballard Designs
- Shower Curtain: Amazon
- Ribbon in Vanilla: Amazon
- Soap: World Market
- Rug: Amazon
- All other items were gifts, thifted finds or are antique and vintage
Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover Related Posts:
- How to Paint a Bathroom Cabinet with Milk Paint
- DIY European Oak Mirror Makeover
- Brown and White Transferware Plate Wall
Many blessings,
CoCo
Girl – your home is absolutely beautiful! This bathroom makeover is unbelievable. As you said…it was already a pretty space. But, now it looks bigger, lighter and brighter! Well done!
That means so much to me, you guys, thank you! I can’t believe what a difference painting the cabinet white made…I’m so ready to do the kitchen cabinets now 🙂 Sending you hugs and thank yous, CoCo
Love the new look! Burlap bath mats? Genius! A totally creative idea that I would never have come up with. :). Love the details!! Have a great week Coco!
Thank you, Kimm, I appreciate it. The burlap coffee sack turned bath mat was less than $10. The writing is all but faded now but you already know that is totally up my alley. Sending you hugs for a happy week, CoCo
I love the changes you have made! It looks so cohesive with your space. Funny thing is, I was in Picker’s Market and commented to Bridgette how cohesive your booth is looking. I noticed. I’m sure others are also. It has such a nice fanciful country feel with pops of blue that I adore.
Nancy
You’re so sweet, Nancy, thank you! Everything feels so much better now that it’s all cohesive. There are a few changes coming up that I’m excited about but I finally feel like everything at home and in the booth are coming together. Hugs, CoCo
Love the painting of the lady! In our guest house hangs a picture of a Scottish gentleman in full kilt dress. My husband’s forefathers came from Scotland but he isn’t a relative ( that we know of). He now presides as Lord of the Manor.
That is so cool Betty! I love stories like that. I don’t know what it was about this lady but I loved her as soon as I saw her. My sisters swear she looks kind of sour but I think she looks determined 🙂 Sending you hugs, CoCo
OMG wow all these spaces came out incredible. The bathroom is amazing it came out great I love and I love your aesthetic what a beautiful place to live. Good job!!
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Such sweet and kind words, Allie, thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Hope your week has been filled with all good things, CoCo
All of your hard work turned out great! I love the board and batten feature and the white cabinets! The special touches like the bee soap and pink ribbons on the shower curtain are amazing! You are so creative! Donna
I really appreciate it, Donna, thank you so much! It was fun to finally see things come to life after feeling stuck for so long. Every time I walk in there now I’m thankful for a space that serves our guests well now. Sending you lots of hugs, CoCo
Love the changes CoCo! The paint made such a big difference. It looks so light and airy. I love all the pretty touches you’ve added but I’m obsessed with the burlap mats! What a great idea! Your bedrooms are totally gorgeous so it’s absolutely perfect now!
Thanks so much for your sweet and kind words, Denise, I really appreciate it. The paint definitely made a huge difference and the burlap mats were super inexpensive too. I felt stuck for the longest time so I’m super thankful to have this bathroom makeover crossed off our project to-do list. Hope your spring has been a fun one so far, CoCo
Your guest bathroom is absolutely gorgeous, CoCo!! I love the soft muted tones you chose and coming from someone who has two bathroom makeovers behind her… you did a MARVELOUS job planning and executing such a huge project!!
Thank you, Christine! I have no idea how I got so stuck but I don’t think I’ve ever walked away from a project so long before. I don’t know if was the pandemic or feeling unmotivated or what but I’m beyond thankful to have it behind me. Thanks so much for cheering me on all these months later. It means the world! Hugs, CoCo
Absolutely love this, especially the board and batten! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Thanks so much, Kathleen, I really appreciate it! Big hugs, CoCo
I love your bathroom update. It looks beautiful!
I really appreciate it, Tammy, thank you so much! I’m so thankful to have it finished after feeling stuck for so long! Hugs, CoCo