Easy DIY Bathroom Renovation Ideas
When it comes to renovations, bathrooms are a great place to start. The bathroom is usually smaller in area than other rooms in your home and has less going on as far as furnishing. You may initially think that your bathroom is nothing special, but with a little work you can transform it into a peaceful space that you look forward to using!
Common Questions About Bathroom Renovations
What are the least expensive bathroom renovations?
Cheap and easy upgrades to your bathroom can include painting the walls, investing in some storage containers, or replacing the handles on your cabinets. All of these are simple renovations that only take a day or so to complete and cost well under $100 in supplies.
How much should I budget for bathroom renovations?
Most of the recommendations we offer in this article can be done with a few hundred dollars or less. But if you’re looking for a full bathroom upgrade (complete with re-tiling or investing in a new tub and toilet), you can expect to spend a few thousand dollars at least.
What bathroom renovation should I start with?
If you’re looking for quick and cheap renovations, we recommend starting off by reorganizing your space. This can be a very inexpensive (and probably even free) way to transform your space without that much effort.
But if you have a little more money to spend, consider trying to paint the walls or investing in retiling your bathroom. This will always give your bathroom a more polished look afterwards!
Tools You’ll Need for Bathroom Renovations
Depending on your project, you may need a variety of tools, but here are a few items that will always be helpful no matter what project you’re working on:
- Eye and Face Protection: If you’re sanding, painting, or dealing with dust, it’s always a good idea to have some eye and face protection on hand.
- Basic Toolset: Homeowners and renters alike benefit from having a basic toolkit on hand. That way you can hang things up or make quick fixes in a pinch.
- Painting Supplies: Even if painting isn’t your goal for this renovation, having your matching paint and some brushes available is great for fixing up any scuffs or scrapes after renovations.
- Ready-To-Go Box: Wondering where you’re going to store your toiletries and cleaning supplies during the reno? We have the answer: the Ready-To-Go-Box!
Why You Need the Ready-To-Go Box
Ready-To-Go Boxes are made with sturdy (and recyclable!) materials, making them easy to clean and strong enough to take a beating. On top of this, with our heavy-dusty design and sealed lids, you can rest assured that your items will be safe dust, debris, paint, and water.
RTG boxes are specially designed to be easy to stack, so you can keep them out of the way while you work. So, all you have to do is toss your things in there and close it up! You can rent Ready-To-Go Boxes for as long as you need and can even update your reservation online in case there’s a change of plans.
Cheap and Easy Bathroom Renovations
Maximizing Space in Your Bathroom: Storage can be stylish! Make some space in your bathroom by adding some additional storage options like floating shelves or towel hooks. Or you can maximize the space you already have by getting some storage bins to organize under your sink or in the bathroom drawers. In need of some ideas? Here are a few:
- Need some extra room for your hair styling tools? Consider investing in some adhesive hooks that you can attach to the back of your cabinet doors. This way you can hang things like hairbrushes, dryers, or other styling tools without sacrificing space!
- This also applies to magnetic strips. You can simply stick these on to your wall and have an easy way to keep track of your razors, tweezers, or other small metallic tools that you can lose track of.
- There are also affordable options for shelving above or around your toilet, making a great little addition to hold bathroom necessities like towels or toilet paper without taking up any space under your sink.
Upgrading Fixtures and Hardware: Replacing things like cabinet handles and faucets is relatively inexpensive but can work wonders when trying to give your bathroom a more polished look. Try going to your local hardware store and see what options they have or even try and score something antique by going thrifting.
Spruce Up Your Walls and Floors: Don’t knock the power of a fresh coat of paint! If you feel uninspired by the current state of your bathroom, try giving your bathroom a makeover with a new color for your walls. For small rooms like this, we personally recommend using a light color in order to give the appearance of a larger space. Looking for more options? Here are some more bathroom makeover ideas that won’t break the budget:
- If you’re feeling really creative, wallpaper can also be a great way to give your restroom some new life. Keep in mind that this can be more time-consuming than just applying some paint, but since most bathrooms are pretty small, you can usually apply some wallpaper as a weekend project.
- Plus, if you’re sick of your bathroom tiles, but don’t have the funds to rip it out and re-tile it all, you can also experiment with peel-and-stick flooring. This is an easy and affordable DIY way to get creative with your space (especially for renters that want to get their security deposit back)!
Enhancing Your Bathroom Lighting: One thing that can really brighten up a room is great lighting! If it’s been a while since you replaced your lights, consider upgrading CFL bulbs. CFL bulbs require less replacements and display a flattering light, making them the best option for an easy upgrade to your bathroom.
When it comes to renovations, it’s important to walk into it prepared. And at U-Haul, we have plenty of tools to help you accomplish your project! From moving trucks and trailers, to storage units and moving supplies, we got you covered. Ready to get to work? So are we! Let’s get started.