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Budget Bathroom Makeover

July 18, 2013 by Carrie

Budget Bathroom Makeover

Recently the hubby and I were on a date night and we ended up at our local home improvement store.  For fun.

That’s what happens when you become a DIY blogger.

Somehow we ended up in the bathroom vanity section and got inspired to replace the counter top in our guest bathroom.  We’d been talking about replacing it for years but never got around to doing it.

One thing I learned recently is you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make a big impact.

Our little budget bathroom makeover is a great example of this concept.

We have a small guest bathroom on our first floor.  Since it’s a small space we’ve re-decorated it at least four times in the six years we’ve owned the home.

At the start of this project, the bathroom didn’t look that bad.

Bathroom makeover

But take a closer look at our sink:

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See those dark spots in the sink?  No that’s not dirt.   Those are scratches in the bowl & they have been driving me CRAZY.

No matter how clean the sink was, it never looked clean.  This is not the way I want to greet guests.

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There was also a nice big chip on the corner.

So after getting some out-of-the-blue inspiration, the project began.  We decided to replace the counter top and sink with a pre-made counter sink set.  Now we just had to pick one!

Work With What You Have To Save Money

Once we got serious about the project we had an important decision to make. Most counter top sink sets are sized for faucets with either four inch or six inch spacing.   To be honest the counter top sets we liked the best would require us to get a different sized faucet.

But getting a different faucet would cost a lot of extra money. Since our existing faucet was really nice and fit our style, we decided to keep it and find a counter top to match it.

I’m so glad we did because this step saved us at least $80.00!

*this is a sponsored link from Decoraport.com. See my full disclosure here.

So my first tip for a budget bathroom makeover is to pick out your bathroom’s weaknesses and work on those.  Since the counter top was the clear weak link, that’s what we focused on.  Everything else like the cabinet, *mirror and fixtures were up-to-date so we decided to keep them to save money.

Budget bathroom makeover tip

We bought a golden colored granite counter top and sink set at our local home improvement store.  We spent a total of $188.00 on the counter and sink and opted to buy the extra side splash for an extra $20.00.  Buying the side splash was worth it to get a cohesive look.  We brought our new purchases home & got to work.

And when I say “we got to work” I really mean the hubby got to work.  My hubby does all the grunt work for our projects & I’m so thankful he’s gifted in craftsmanship!

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We removed the old counter top. Patching up wall imperfections

While we were at it, we patched up some wall imperfections.  By the way, when mudding and sanding, don’t be like us and leave everything out to gather up dust or else this will happen.

Hello dust! IMG_1097

Now For The Big Reveal!

Budget Bathroom Makeover

 

Budget Bathroom Makeover

I am now loving the fact that my new white sink doesn’t have any black chips in it!

Budget bathroom makeover

 The corner is now a smooth solid piece of granite!  This looks so much better than the old chipped counter!

Budget Bathroom Makeover

So the moral of this story is….you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make a big impact!

Here’s some other small ways you can change the look of your bathroom without spending a lot:

  • Paint–a new paint color can add a completely different mood and look to your bathroom.
  • Decorate with pictures
  • Paint the cabinets  {The cabinet in this bathroom used to be an oak color.  The Hubby painted it black which gave it a much more modern look}
  • Update fixtures
  • Add a punch of personality with some cute accessories

This post linked to Inspire Me Please, Think Pink Sunday, Suburbs Mama, Give Me The Goods Monday, Create It Thursday, Home Stories A to Z, Do Tell Tuesday, Whimsy Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, Work It Wednesday, Wine’d Down Wednesday, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, The Makers, Project Parade, and Tatertots and Jello

Filed Under: All Easy DIY Projects, Budget Makeovers, DIY, Easy Home Decor, Good Ideas, Most Popular, Saving money

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Comments

  1. Sauer says

    January 9, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Great post. I am working on updating my kids bathroom and this post has inspired me. As much as I love the update I LOVE THAT FAUCET. Someone may have already asked but what brand/style is it.
    Thank you.

    • Carrie says

      January 9, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks Sauer! I’m so glad this inspired you to work on your kids bathroom. I love that faucet too! I recieved it as a Christmas present about 4 or 5 years ago so unfortunately I don’t remember what brand or style it was. I did find a similar one at Menards here. I hope that helps and good luck with your project!

  2. Dan Ryan says

    December 27, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    So many homeowners are overwhelmed by updating bathrooms and feel they have to gut the whole thing. I say, small changes like your yours are a wonderful and budget friendly way to make a big impact.

    • Carrie says

      December 27, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      I agree Dan! Why mess with gutting a bathroom if you don’t have to, right?

  3. Chad Pfeffer says

    December 26, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Those small upgrades can provide a really big impact on the look of your home. I tell clients to always be on the lookout for great deals like you got on your countertop! And I love that your date night ended at a home improvement store – my kind of date!

    • Carrie says

      December 27, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      Aren’t those home improvement store dates the best? Glad to see I’m not the only one who enjoys them!

  4. Rebecca says

    July 19, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    This is an awesome makeover! I am going to Pin it so I can remember it when we are ready to do our makeover. Thanks!

    • Carrie says

      July 19, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      Glad to be a part in the inspiration for your bathroom makeover! Thanks so much for stopping by with your kind words!

  5. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    Carrie! It looks so awesome! What a great transformation–I would love to do this to our bathrooms. Thanks so much for sharing at Hit Me with Your Best Shot! Have a wonderful week!

    ~Abby =)

    • Carrie says

      February 11, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks so much Abby! The hubby and I talked about doing this update to the bathroom for so long and I’m so glad we jumped in and got it done! Glad to share it at your party!

  6. Stephanie says

    February 5, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    Good job! I’ve redone two bathrooms and it’s been my LEAST favorite in terms of work done (stupid tiny spaces) but very high payoffs! My master bathroom is still not done and we started on it last July. Ugh!

    (P.S. Found you through Wine’d Down Wednesday!)

    • Carrie says

      February 5, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      You’re doing better than me–we haven’t even started on our master bathroom yet! Maybe the both of us will get those done sometime this year! Thanks for stopping by!

  7. Kim {Pinspired Home} says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    And by Hit Me with Your Best Shot, I meant One Project at a Time. Multitasking 🙂

    • Carrie says

      February 5, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      Ha ha! I totally understand! If I try to do more than 2 things at once something usually suffers!

  8. Kim {Pinspired Home} says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    This looks great! I wonder if you can buy a backsplash for a sink after the fact? The previous owners dinged up the wall above the counter when they installed the vanity & sink, and that might solve our problems.
    Found you through the Hit Me with Your Best Shot link party!

    • Carrie says

      February 5, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      I think you can buy it separate. I’ve seen lots of counter top sets that offer back splashes so you might be in luck!

  9. Amanda (Moming About) says

    February 4, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    I absolutely love it! We’re trying to do some home decorating right now and it’s definitely on a budget. Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

    • Carrie says

      February 5, 2014 at 7:08 am

      All of our decorating is on a budget so I understand! But it’s pretty amazing what you can do on a budget! I’m so glad this inspired you & good luck with your future projects.

  10. Cindy @MomMaven says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Great job! I need new cabinets and sinks and I just keep putting it off. I came by from the Hit Me With Your Best Shot linky

    • Carrie says

      February 4, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      Sometimes projects can seem so daunting! I hope you get to do it soon! Thanks for stopping by Cindy!

  11. Barbara says

    January 25, 2014 at 10:22 am

    So happy to find your blog. Looking forward to keeping up with your ideas. Loved the way you did the bathroom. Eleven year grandson fascinated with how things work. Parents bought a new faucet for children’s bath from Lowes I think. You put your hand under faucet and water comes out. Looks similarly to hour’s. Can’t wait to share your ideas.

    • Carrie says

      January 25, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      I’m so happy to have you here, Barbara! I love to share ideas that make life a little easier. That automatic faucet sounds awesome–I’d love to have one of those! Thanks so much for stopping by.

  12. Diane @ Vintage Zest says

    January 14, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    Congrats! You are featured on this week’s Do Tell Tuesday link party and have been pinned to our features board! Feel free to grab a button and link up this week too. 🙂 http://www.vintagezest.com/2014/01/do-tell-tuesday-6-features-and.html

    Diane @ Vintage Zest

    • Carrie says

      January 14, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Diane!!!

  13. Kimberlee says

    December 28, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    This turned out great! It is amazing how a small change can make a big difference. We need to do some things like that around our house – currently we are looking at replacing our front door that is probably 20 or more years old.

  14. Shelly- MinettesMaze says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase.

    Shelly
    minettesmaze.blogspot.com

    • Carrie says

      December 2, 2013 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks Shelly! We are really happy with the results!

  15. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    October 17, 2013 at 9:50 am

    Yay!!! I turned out perfect Carrie!!! XO, Aimee

    • Carrie says

      October 17, 2013 at 11:09 am

      Thank you, Aimee! I love your design style so I take that as a huge compliment!

  16. Dee says

    October 1, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Love this!

  17. Kimberly @ Colors Mixed Together says

    September 27, 2013 at 4:27 am

    It’s amazing what a walk in the home improvement store will do. Thanks for the tip on the faucet stuff. I had no idea about any of that. My half bath is on our list too, to makeover. Your’s turned out great and has inspired me to get moving! Thanks for linking it up to Throwback Thursday!
    Kim

    • Carrie says

      September 27, 2013 at 5:50 pm

      I’m so glad this inspired you! I had a lot of fun linking up to Throwback Thursday.

  18. Paula@SweetPea says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    What an improvement! I know you smile every time you walk into this bathroom. Thanks for sharing on this week’s Throwback Thursday.

    • Carrie says

      September 26, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      I DO smile when I remember the progress we’ve made in the bathroom. Thank you so much for your kind words!

  19. Alli says

    September 26, 2013 at 4:34 am

    I love it when date night ends up at the home improvement store! And your budget bathroom makeover is simply stunning. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday and showing us that one change can make a huge impact.

    • Carrie says

      September 26, 2013 at 6:49 am

      Home improvement stores are a fun date night destination! I really love the idea of your linky party as a place to share older posts. I’m looking forward to next week!

  20. Pat @ life At Lydias House says

    September 25, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    What a great update! It surely made a big difference! I need to do that in one of our bathrooms so I’ll need to check out the countertop/sink combos! Thanks for your visit and comment!

  21. Ila says

    September 2, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    This looks awesome. Was it difficult? We painted our old vanity and I’d love to replace the yucky countertop.

    • Carrie says

      September 3, 2013 at 7:13 am

      No this wasn’t difficult (although my hubby did all the work behind the project!) Replacing the counter top really made a huge difference in the look of the whole bathroom!

  22. Helen says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    Great job! I love the new counter! I always appreciate tips on how to make a big impact with a small budget! 🙂

    • Carrie says

      September 2, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks Helen! I have to say your project had a huge impact on a small budget as well!

  23. Patti says

    August 15, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Our bathroom remodel is next on our list. Love this counter top. It looks fantastic. (when I mud and sand, I have taken to the wet method by using a wet sponge…a sanding sponge…to cut down on the mess)

    • Carrie says

      August 15, 2013 at 10:35 am

      That’s a great idea to help cut out the mess with mudding and sanding! Wish we would have known that a couple weeks ago…. Thanks for stopping by, Patti!!

  24. Leslie Lambert says

    August 14, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Congratulations…this post was featured on Create It Thursday #15! Thanks for showing us such an awesome post last week!

    • Carrie says

      August 14, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      Awesome! Thanks you so much, Leslie!

  25. Angela @ CreativeBlossoming.com says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    Great tip on focusing on what needs the makeover the most in the room. The new countertop is fab! What is the name of it/where did you get it?

    • Carrie says

      July 23, 2013 at 7:44 am

      Thanks Angela! We bought the counter top sink set from Menards and the color of the granite was called Golden Harvest. It would look awesome in your bathroom! I hope that helps.

  26. Sarah says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:10 am

    This looks great! What an easy update that really makes an impact.

    • Carrie says

      July 22, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you, Sarah!

  27. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    July 20, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    the upgrade is so much better Carrie, I love the granite you choose; very pretty and your new sink : no more stains for your guests
    wish you a beautiful weekend too! 🙂

    • Carrie says

      July 20, 2013 at 7:41 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Ingrid!

  28. suburbsmama says

    July 20, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Lovely makeover, love the new counter. If you get a chance, please link up to my Linky Party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/07/sunday-linky-17.html

    • Carrie says

      July 20, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks so much for the invite! I just linked it up!

  29. Therena says

    July 19, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    Such a great makeover! You’re right…a small change can make a big difference!

    • Carrie says

      July 19, 2013 at 6:55 pm

      Thanks Therena! I also appreciate the follow on Facebook, too!

  30. Nancy @ From Haus to Home says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:08 am

    What a difference! It looks amazing! Stopping by from the Inspire Me Please Blog Hop!

    • Carrie says

      July 19, 2013 at 10:48 am

      I’m so glad you like it! Thanks so much for checking it out!

  31. Chaney says

    July 19, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Great upgrade! The bathroom looks fabulous!

    • Carrie says

      July 19, 2013 at 9:47 am

      Thanks Chaney! It’s now my favorite bathroom since it’s so pretty!

  32. Jann Newton says

    July 19, 2013 at 6:59 am

    Wow Carrie, that is a great makeover!

    • Carrie says

      July 19, 2013 at 7:17 am

      Thank you, Jann! I take that as a big compliment coming from you!

  33. Selene Galindo says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    Wow! An amazing difference for sure! I can’t believe it was under $200! I thought granite was so much more expensive! Looks fabulous!
    Oh, and you had me laughing at the beginning because that’s where my hubby and I always end up after date night- the hardware store! Couples who build together stay together!
    Following on Bloglovin!

    • Carrie says

      July 19, 2013 at 6:47 am

      Yes granite can be really expensive but if you can find a counter top and sink set to fit they usually are much cheaper than buying a customized counter top. I’m finding that doing DIY projects is bringing the hubby and I closer since it’s something we can enjoy together! Thanks for stopping by & I’ll be returning the follow!

  34. Erin says

    July 18, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    This looks great!!

    • Carrie says

      July 18, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks! Both the hubby and I were pleased with the results. I’m hoping this inspires others!

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