Get a New Bathroom Without Renovating
Revamp the look of your bathroom without ever lifting a sledgehammer.
Photo: Karisa Grimstad
Do you need a new bathroom without the cost and fuss of full on renovation? Let's talk! When we moved into our 1970s home we knew a little TLC and creativity could take it from average to gorgeous. Though we did renovate in other parts of the house, I was able to dramatically makeover the guest bathroom without any demolition!
Here's what you can do to get a new bathroom without renovating!
Refresh with White Paint
If you're looking for a bright fresh bathroom look, it's time to paint over the beige walls and ceiling. A small bathroom will take no time at all to complete this project and will yield instant results! We even did a black accent wall in our bathroom that adds a beautiful depth to the small space.
Paint over Existing Tiles
Photo: Karisa Grimstad
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on new tiles, plus all the time it takes to tear our any old tiles only to replace them with ones of a different color. You can use tile painting kits to paint over your existing tiles for a dramatically different and refreshed look! You can see how here.
Cover the Countertops
If you're like me and don't have the money to dish out on new counters, but plan on it someday, why not cover the ones you already have? There are many ways people are getting clever with their existing counters, we decided to cover our with faux concrete for an industrial look! See how we did it here.
Paint the Vanity
Don't be troubled by your old oak vanity, it doesn't have to go to get a fresh new bathroom look! Using a high density foam roller, high hiding primer, semi-gloss white paint, you can have a "new" vanity without the hassle of a demolition crew or high price tag!
Photo: Karisa Grimstad
Add Hardware
Add some personality to your bathroom vanity with hardware that has some character! There are so many fun options to choose from. I've already tried two styles of hardware, it's so easy and fun to do!
Put Up a Fun Light Fixture
Builder light fixtures are so boring in a bathroom. Use a little creative freedom and get a fun light! We found ours in the outdoor lighting section and love the industrial look it adds to the bathroom!
Get a New Shower Curtain
If it's in the budget, try adding a different shower curtain and rod to achieve the look you're going for.
Before our bathroom had a mounted sliding glass door that was so limiting and just too much to keep clean. A new curtain can change with your design mood whenever you need it to!
With these tips your new bathroom can come together in a fraction of the cost and without heavy remodeling. You'll love your new space all the more for it!
Photo: Karisa Grimstad
