How to Create a Designer Bathroom on a Budget

Let’s face it – bathroom renovations can be expensive! When working with a tight budget it is sometimes hard to work out the priorities that will turn your design into reality. Let us take you through some simple design tips and tricks to consider that could help your budget to go a long way.

One of the first things to consider is whether you need to upgrade your bathroom completely. Are there fixtures and fittings that you can reuse? Can your bathroom stay in the same layout? By keeping as much as possible in the same layout and reusing what you have, will save money as well as time. Many existing fittings such as mirrors, shower bases and steel baths can be savaged with some DIY cleaning and resurfacing to make them look like new again. 

Painting your whole bathroom is another consideration. There are plenty of great products on the market that allow you to paint tiles, vanity surfaces and of course walls. Of course, this will all depend upon how the existing surfaces look. Head to your local paint store to see what your options are and get some advice from the experts there. With proper planning and preparation, some of these tasks can even be tackled as DIY projects. 

One designer trend on a budget is installing wallpaper in the bathroom. There is now an immense range of wallpapers for bathrooms on the market with an endless number of stylish images and patterns to create your look. It is best to consult a professional when choosing your paper to ensure it is installed correctly and away from water. Of course, this option can also be a DIY project and there are plenty of YouTube videos available to help you with the install. 

Thrift shops and second-hand marketplaces are a great way to find some beautiful designer pieces. Turning second-hand cupboards and draws into a bathroom cabinet is a great way to save money. Resurfacing them with a coat of paint or varnish and installing a countertop basin can look fabulous particularly if you are after a vintage style finish. Second-hand marketplaces are also fabulous places to find claw foot baths, mirrors and even light fixtures.

We recommend our Gareth Ashton Bathroom Collection for any tapware, showers, basins, baths and accessories that need upgrading. The range is cost effective and comes in a variety of styles depending upon your design. Best of all, each of the designs come in a variety of finishes that will enhance your overall look. Each of the products works together and we hold stock of every item in the range.

Styling your bathroom is also now quite cheap and easy. Stores such as Kmart, IKEA, Bunnings, Spotlight and BIGW have stylish towels, mirrors, prints, indoor plants, soaps and bath rugs in their ranges. Best of all, you can upgrade these in an instant if you want to keep your bathroom looking trendy with the latest colour schemes and designs. 

To create your budget designer bathroom, the Abey Selection Gallery team is here to help. Call into one of our showrooms or make an appointment with one of our consultants where we can help you pick those pieces to stay within your budget and timeframe.