Oct15

By Dave Bangar

9 Ways To Upgrade Your Bathroom on a Budget

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Bathroom Renovations That Won’t Break the Bank

For every homeowner, the bathroom should be a relaxing, private oasis. It’s one of the few rooms in your home that offers true privacy and is, therefore, one of the best places to start when beginning renovations.

However, achieving the ultimate spa-like bathroom through renovations can get quite expensive if you don’t spend your renovation budget wisely. Fortunately, there are a lot of great ways you can revamp your bathroom and make it look beautiful on a tight budget. With that being said, here are some creative and cost-effective ideas for upgrading your bathroom space without breaking the bank or sacrificing style and elegance.

Add a Fresh Coat of Paint

Paint is such a simple and inexpensive way to revamp any space. Painting the walls a new colour is an obvious way to make your bathroom feel fresh and modern, but why stop there? Painting or refinishing the vanity is another great way to add a pop of colour and make your bathroom feel more modern.

Add New Pull Handles

After painting the vanity, take things a step further by replacing your pull handles with a more sleek and modern option that will match the new paint or stain colour. New cabinet and drawer hardware typically costs anywhere between $1 and $25 and is incredibly easy to install, making this a really simple and inexpensive upgrade. 

Add Storage Solutions

One of the biggest complaints homeowners have with their bathrooms is a lack of storage. Fortunately, adding storage solutions can be an affordable fix. Try adding shelves, baskets, or over-the-toilet cabinets to help keep the bathroom organized and free of clutter 

Upgrade Your Lighting

Don’t underestimate the power of great lighting! While this may seem like a minor upgrade, changing the light fixtures in your bathroom will completely transform the look and feel of your bathroom.

Here are a few cost-effective lighting options that will illuminate your bathroom while making it look more elegant and modern:

• Flush mount ceiling lights
• Stainless steel sconces
• Recessed lighting
• Track lighting
• Dimmer switches
• Pendant lights that match other fixtures

Regrout Tiles and Add New Caulking

Over time, shower tile grout and bathtub caulking can break down and become discoloured and mouldy. Replacing, cleaning, and regrouting these areas is a simple and affordable way to make your bathroom look fresh and new again.

Upgrade Your Bathroom Mirror

While a bathroom mirror isn’t something homeowners think too much about, the right option can really transform the space and make it feel more open and spacious. Look for something that is sized appropriately to fit in your bathroom while also matching the design aesthetic you are going for. 

Use Peel-and-Stick Tiles

If redoing your flooring and backsplash isn’t in your budget, you can still give both a makeover with peel-and-stick “tiles.” These faux tiles look beautiful but are incredibly inexpensive and can easily be removed if you decide to redo your flooring and backsplash later on.

Upgrade Your Decor

Staging truly is everything! To ensure your bathroom upgrades really shine, don’t forget to add some finishing touches in the form of decor. Consider:

• Adding fun trinkets to shelves
• Replacing your shower curtain with one that has a fun design or pattern
• Upgrading your towels (go with a bright colour or monogrammed initials for an extra pop!)
• Buying a new bathmat
• Replacing your soap dispenser and toothbrush holder

Install New Fixtures

Replacing old and outdated fixtures like faucets, toilets, and showerheads is so important when renovating a bathroom, as it will improve the functionality of your bathroom while making it look more modern.

New, low-flow plumbing fixtures are also a great way to save money over time, as they use less water and lower your water bills, and reduce your chances of experiencing a costly plumbing emergency later on. However, when it comes to installing new plumbing fixtures, we recommend calling an experienced plumber to ensure the installation is completed properly. 

At My Plumber Kelowna, we have a team of licensed, trained, and highly experienced plumbers who can install a new toilet for you and diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve any plumbing issues you may be experiencing.

Call us today at 250-601-0000 or fill out a form on our website, and we will be in touch ASAP.