It’s reveal week for the Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover for the $100 Room Challenge hosted by Erin from Lemons, Lavender and Laundry. I didn’t get everything that I wanted done and I went over budget BUT our bathroom is looking so much better than before.
If you’ve missed the other weeks, play catch-up:
Before Pictures and Plan | Demo Day | Drywall Repairs |Power of Paint
Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover with Dark Cabinets
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If you are like me then you always love to see as many before and after’s as you can. So, let’s take a look at a few more before I jump in to all the details in the space.
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Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover Before:
Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover After:
As you can see, getting rid of the dated, disgusting, glass shower doors was one of the best things we did for the space. Seriously, the change is crazy awesome and that’s with a thrifted shower curtain that is too small for the width of the shower stall.
Adding a graphic rug over the peel and stick tile with grout (this was a SUPER SIMPLE DIY from years ago) and the tall bullet planter (another DIY from years ago) added so much interest to this side of the bathroom.
I’ve aways been a lover of quotes and sayings and so a few years ago, I bought this Williams Saroyan print off of Etsy. It used to sit on the gallery wall in the living room but when I took the gallery wall down, the print just didn’t have a home. I was happy to find a new home for it.
The bathroom vanity doesn’t look quite as good as I had hoped. To be honest, during the last $100 challenge, I made over the adjacent bathroom nook and that bathroom vanity ended up looking decently modern.
I was hoping to pull of a similar look with this vanity but the granite top and cream sink make it look more traditional. So, that’s a bit of a negative for me BUT the bathroom as a whole looks so much better that I can’t complain.
The round mirror was one that I had on hand. It used to sit over our dresser in our master bedroom. Check out the master bedroom reveal if you are curious; but I had wanted a new look over that dresser for awhile. So, it was a perfect time to make a change in there.
The light is a $30 DIY that I originally made for the last challenge. Get all the details on the light in the Modern DIY Light post.
The few other pieces of decor were plucked from other rooms.
If you followed along on the other weeks, then you know that I was already over-budget. Well, I thought I had enough paint on hand to do everything on this project, but we ran out! So, I had to get a can of paint this week and that put me even more over budget.
Budget $100
I’ve spent:
- Light Parts $30.33
- Drywall Supplies $22.43
- Bathroom Shower Rod, Rings and Liner $29.76
- Extra Drywall Supplies $9.78
- Light Box $3.38
- Thrifted Shower Curtain $3.99
- Bath Rug $16.49
- Extra Paint (we ran out of the white) $27.65
= $143.81
Still though, for $143.81… dang, doesn’t that bathroom look crazy different? It’s by no means my dream bathroom, but we didn’t have a budget for anything else at this time so I’m incredibly happy with the bathroom for that budget.
Shop the Look
Make sure to catch-up with all the other reveals!
cassie bustamante says
January 31, 2018 at 6:21 amit looks so fresh, ashley! love the plants and the dark cabinets and removing those doors made such a difference!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:26 amThanks Cassie! Removing the doors was the best decision ever!
Amanda says
January 31, 2018 at 8:16 amIt looks so good! I love how big of a difference a little paint and a few accessories can make. I LOVE that plant by the shower, too!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:26 amThanks Amanda! Major progress for the win!
Patti says
January 31, 2018 at 8:18 amSuch a beautiful transformation! Definitely worth the extra money. I love that you coordinated it with the other vanity and the whole room looks so light and bright.
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:27 amThanks Patti! I think since the vanities were so close together they needed to be coordinated… glad you like the look!
Emy says
January 31, 2018 at 8:29 amIt looks amazing! I love the shower curtain. Now I’m wanting to add a plant to my bathroom. You did an awesome job!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:27 amThanks Amy! I love plants everywhere so it just seemed like a “must-do” to add one to the bathroom.
Create/Enjoy says
January 31, 2018 at 8:50 amIt looks great!! We used that mirror in our guest bath at our last house and I looooove it. I am definitely planning to order another one and find a space for it in the next house!
Great update!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:30 amThat mirror is such a good piece
Carrie says
January 31, 2018 at 9:34 amWhat a difference Ashley! It’s so much brighter and fresher. And even though you went over budget, you did amazing considering all the repairs and updates you made!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:30 amThanks Carrie! Definitely brighter and more welcoming now!
Molly | Awfully Big Adventure says
January 31, 2018 at 10:10 amFor $143 that is CRAZY awesome. Taking down the shower doors was a great idea. Loved following along with your transformation!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:31 amAwww, thanks Molly! I think we got quite a bit accomplished for the price but nothing beats taking down those shower doors!!
Rebecca | R&R at home says
January 31, 2018 at 10:18 amThis bathroom turned out so gorgeous!! I think my favorite part is that light fixture!! But, I love it all!! Great job!!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:31 amThanks Rebecca! I love the light fixture too and it’s so easy and cheap to make!
Kati says
January 31, 2018 at 10:22 amIt’s crazy how much better a few key things made the bathroom. The new shower curtain and that mirror & light are gorgeous. Great job!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:32 amAwww, thanks Kati! Yes!! A few great touches can definitely go a long ways!
Gabby says
January 31, 2018 at 10:22 amThis turned out so pretty! Staying on budget is not always easy but still, $143 for a complete room makeover isn’t too shabby.
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:38 amFor sure! Thanks Gabby.
Erin- Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
January 31, 2018 at 10:32 amAshley!!! Your rooms make me smile every single time! I know you didn’t get everything done that you wanted (and went a little over budget), but seriously, what a HUGE improvement!!! I love the plants in the space, they brighten it up and make it look fresh and clean. Thanks for joining another round of the challenge!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:38 amThanks Erin! It’s such a huge improvement! I’m already looking forward to the next round.
Emily - SprinkledWithColor says
January 31, 2018 at 12:20 pmLove the paint color of your cabinets! Looks great!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:39 amThanks! The paint color is Cracked Pepper By Behr.
Carol @ CAD INTERIORS says
January 31, 2018 at 12:57 pmAnother great makeover on a budget! Removing the shower door and frame instantly freshened up the bathroom. Great transformation!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:39 amThanks Carol! I don’t know why we lived with that shower door and frame for so long! Seriously, I’m scratching my head over that one because it instantly made the space feel better.
Shelley says
January 31, 2018 at 5:23 pmIt looks great! Love the hardware. You sure got a lot down for only $143!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:40 amThanks Shelley! I think we did quite a bit for the price too!
Jessica says
January 31, 2018 at 7:59 pmLooks great! Opening up the doorway was so worth it. Beautiful.
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:40 amDefinitely worth it! Thanks Jessica.
Melissa says
January 31, 2018 at 8:32 pmThis is so pretty! The vanity and mirror are perfect with that light fixture and I especially love the DIY Planter! What a gorgeous bathroom and you did an amazing job!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:40 amThanks Melissa! I was happy to have the planter and the mirror on hand… they both ended up being pretty perfect fits for the space.
Beth says
February 1, 2018 at 4:45 amThis looks great! I love how the vanity area came together- the light fixture and the mirror with the paint color definitely do make it look more modern! Amazing how removing the shower door makes such a huge difference! By the way I am loving your podcast 🙂
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:41 amThanks Beth! So happy to hear that you are loving the podcast… that just made my morning.
Meredith @ The Palette Muse says
February 1, 2018 at 10:15 amI love how this turned out! Taking out that shower glass was genius. Even though you’re not thrilled with the vanity, I think it looks great and ties in with everything else beautifully. Love that dark color!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:42 amThanks Meredith! I’m so happy with the direction of the space for sure and it’s such a HUGE improvement.
Kristen says
February 2, 2018 at 2:54 pmIt looks great Ashley! The difference in the shower without those doors is Huge!!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:42 amRight?! I wish I would have taken the doors off years ago! ha.
Colleen Pausley says
February 3, 2018 at 8:38 amIt’s beautiful. Taking out the shower glass was brilliant! I love the cabinet color and the combination with the gold on the mirror. So pretty!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:42 amThanks Colleen! That dark color, Cracked Pepper by Behr, is a favorite of mine.
Jenny says
February 4, 2018 at 7:34 amIt looks amazing – I love all your modern touches (especially the light fixture)! You’re right, your shower looks a billion times better now. Job well done- like always!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:43 amThanks Jenny! The light fixture is so easy and cheap that I may use it in other places too!
Wendy says
February 4, 2018 at 12:14 pmWow I love it. I love the shower curtain over the stall. Great idea. And that bullet planter! I will be checking out that tutorial! Great job!!!
Ashley Mayes says
February 5, 2018 at 8:44 amThanks Wendy! I actually took the shower stall doors off completely and then hung the shower curtain. It’s working great!
Morgan says
February 5, 2018 at 10:57 pmWow! It looks so great! It must make you smile each time you walk in there! I love all of the little details: the rug, the DIY planter, and the shower curtain (what a huge change!!).
Ashley Mayes says
February 6, 2018 at 10:05 amThank you! Yes, it does make me smile. It’s so much better than the before.
Kim says
February 7, 2018 at 7:01 pmI’ve been waiting patiently for this reveal – It was worth the wait! I have the UGLIEST glass shower door that has just got to go. You’ve given me the courage to get rid of it! Such a tremendous difference – it will most certainly make waiting for your dream bathroom much more pleasant. Great job!
Ashley Mayes says
February 20, 2018 at 9:34 amAwww, thanks Kim! Yes!! Go for it and get rid of those!
Leigh at Little by Little Farmhouse says
February 8, 2018 at 7:40 amThis looks amazing! So bright and fresh. Fabulous job!
Ashley Mayes says
February 20, 2018 at 9:35 amThanks Leigh! It’s so much better so I’m pretty happy!
Jessica says
February 8, 2018 at 2:27 pmFabulous as always. I love the planter and all the details around the sink. Such a big difference.
Ashley Mayes says
February 20, 2018 at 9:35 amThanks Jessica! It’s definitely not an eyesore anymore which is great for day-to-day use.