HOW TO UPDATE A BATHROOM FOR $50

If you are a friend at Everyday Edits you know I have a habit of thrifty updates. Like this affordable kitchen island makeover. Today is all about how to update a bathroom for $50 and some change.

Some of you know I have a visceral reaction to these bathroom objects.

Here is the Cliff Notes version: Keep the following out of sight.

plungers and toilet brushes
trash cans
morning routine products

DIY BATHROOM REMODELS

My husband and I have updated multiple bathrooms in our brownstone in the suburbs home. This is our most memorable bathroom makeover. It will make you laugh and cry at the same minute.

OVERSIZED PLANT SITS ON JETTED TUB IN DATED BATHROOM.

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Being a homeowner means making choices. There is always something to replace/update, or remodel.

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HOW TO UPDATE A BATHROOM FOR UNDER $50

This list includes purchases for under $50. It’s your choice on what you want to do to update your bathroom.

Over the years I have used these ideas in my home and consulted sellers with these same ideas.

Think of this list as a menu based on time and budget. You get to pick and choose.

BUDGET-FRIENDLY BATHROOM UPDATES

Add a fabric shower curtain to a shower/bath combo. Fabric adds warmth to a space filled with tile. It neutralizes outdated paint and tile choices from the previous decade.

2. . Try this tip to update your bathroom cabinet hardware.

CABINET PULLS ON A CABINET IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM

I have plans to spray-paint some old drawer pulls. Amazon has a huge selection of cabinet pulls.

3. Add a plant to the edge of your tub. An oversized plant is a distraction from the 2019 jacuzzi tub in an almond finish.

LARGE PLANT ON THE EDGE OF A JETTED TUB.

Add a small plant to a windowsill.

IVY PLANT DRAPED OVER A WINDOWSILL IN A BATHROOM WINDOW

The plant drives the eye to the window and adds an unexpected, whimsical feel to a space surrounded by subway or square tiles.

I like to add them to a window ledge above a toilet.

Again it draws the eye away from the dated tub or the toilet lid that someone forgot to put down.

A SMALL FAUX PLANT ON A WINDOW LEDGE IN SMALL BATHROM

4. This budget-friendly idea is a favorite! Add a small lamp to a powder bath. The extra light warms the space, and dims the dated jacuzzi tub,

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5. If your hand towels look tired or have fringe on the bottom it might be time to buy a set of hand towels. I suggest thick hand towels in a color that won’t show grime.

BLUE HAND TOWEL WITH WHITE TRIM ON A TOWEL RACK IN A BATHROOM.

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I get just as excited about the cleaning tablets!

I hope this list of budget and back-friendly ideas to update your bathroom! Please pin the image below to your one-hour Pinterest boards or cleaning boards!

SMALL ARTIFICIAL FERN ON BATHROOM COUNTER FOR AN UPDATED LOOK

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