🧰 Pro Tip:

Glass shower doors need square walls. Measure, level, shim, repeat. You’ll thank yourself later!

• The cheapest way to remodel a bathroom on budget is to keep the existing layout and plumbing in place. Moving pipes and walls will increase the expense.
• Remove old or outdated tile and flooring and replace with newer modern looking tile for under $2 a square foot. If you are capable of installing tile yourself, you will save a lot of money on labor. Installing a shower niche is an easy and affordable way to make a shower look custom while providing storage at the same time.
• Breath life into an old bathroom with a fresh coat of paint. Updating a bathroom with paint is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to remodel a bathroom. Be sure to get paint that is good for a bathroom and will not peel or bubble if the bathroom gets steamy.
• Paint or replace the existing vanity. If your existing vanity is in good shape, paint it and update the hardware. If you need to replace the vanity, consider a builder grade (they are cheaper) vanity and get new hardware and add molding or baseboard to give a custom look.
• Replace or update bathroom doors
• Update the bathroom vanity mirror
• Replace old or outdated shower head and valves, bath faucets and install a new toilet are great bathroom remodeling ideas that are cost effective
• Update the lighting above the vanity and replace outdated bath fans. There are so many newer bath fans that are bluetooth and wifi capable that are not ugly! I am not a fan of bath fan lights but they have come a long way over the years and many are affordable.
• Purchase new bathroom accessories! Install a new modern style toilet paper holder, Add baskets and wall shelves for additional storage and consider adding towel hooks on the wall or back of door.
• Update baseboard and door trim to an updated width and style