Budget Bathroom Makeover Design Board
Here it is, another round of the One Room Challenge! Although this was not something I planned for in advance, I took the last minute to leap to join in this round! Basically, I grew tired of staring at our awkward, outdated downstairs bathroom and decided to tackle it. Initially, I dreamed of a full remodel but alas, this was not in the cards. Instead, I’m hoping to pretty up this space with a very budget bathroom makeover!
In case it’s not familiar, the One Room Challenge is a biannual event featuring designers (and regular folks, like me!) documenting their design of a single space over the course of 6 weeks.

It’s all shared online via blogs, social media and the ORC website and is so fun to follow along! You might recall I worked on our living room during the Spring ORC.

- Black Vanity Light (changing out vanity lights is the easiest upgrade! More Modern Light Fixtures)
- ORO Art Print from Juniper Print Shop
- Bath Towel Bundle
- Wood Shelves (Read the full post on my bathroom shelves for this simple project)
- Black Bathroom Faucet
- Framed Mirror
- Black Towel Hooks (these are from my brother’s business where I work and the same ones I use in my office!)

Sooooo, how am I going to tackle all this? Well, in addition to a solid mood board, I like to also have rough plan that aims for more contrast, minimal lines, and natural botanicals (despite the lack of windows!)
Budget Bathroom Makeover To-Do List
- Remove & Replace Hardware including towel hooks and toilet paper holders
- Paint Walls (using leftover Chantilly Lace white paint)
- Repair Holes
- Replace Toilet Seat
- Replace Light Fixture
- Paint Cabinets?
- Replace Cabinet Hardware – going for minimal matte black
- Replace Sink Faucet
- Paint Tile Floor (I’ve got my eye on the Rustoleum Floor Tile Paint Kit)
- Find Artwork – going to look for soft and organic lines and shapes
- Style (a few key details are really going to help out this weird space!)
Final Thoughts
I wish I was able to complete remodel this space (like I did with our Small Bathroom Makeover) but I’m looking forward to the challenge! Hopefully, some little updates will make a big difference.
This is going to be an interesting project, I hope you join me in tackling this budget bathroom makeover. If you’re looking for more budget makeovers, check out my 9 Easy Home Updates Under $200!
Update: This bathroom project turned out better than I expected! Check out the completed Bathroom Makeover, it’s now made the list as one of my Favorite DIY Projects.