4 Ways to Remodel Your Bathroom on a Budget

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When you think of remodeling, your mind jumps to images of kitchens with custom cabinets and bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. And while these are all beautiful additions, small or limited budgets can make it challenging to implement them. Thankfully, there are many affordable ways to do a bathroom remodel in a low-cost and high-impact way. Even if you have little money to invest upfront, you can still make some changes that will help you save money on cleaning products and utilities in the long term. Here are four tips for remodeling your bathroom on a budget:

Change your light bulbs.

When building a budget-friendly bathroom, one of the first things to consider is the light bulbs. Incandescent light bulbs are not only inefficient and expensive to run, but they also release a lot of heat. This means you’ll have to use more eco-friendly cooling systems, making your bathroom even more expensive to run. Instead, try to find bulbs that use less energy. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use around 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last about ten times longer. So while they cost more upfront, they’re cheaper in the long run. You can also find energy-saving halogen light bulbs, LEDs, and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are even more efficient and last longer than CFLs.

Install an eco-friendly showerhead.

Another big-ticket item people often overlook is the showerhead. An eco-friendly showerhead can make a big difference if you’re trying to save money on your water bill. One of the easiest improvements you can make to your bathroom is to lower your water usage without sacrificing performance. You can also find showerheads with built-in timers to make it easier to track how long you’ve been showering. If you don’t want to change your shower head, you can also try to reduce your water usage by re-plumbing your shower or installing a low-flow showerhead.

Tiling is not just for floors.

Most people associate tiling with floors, but it can also be used on walls. This means you can create a tiled backsplash above your sink, a tiled border around your bathtub, or even a tiled wall behind your toilet. Although this will increase your upfront costs, it’s a great way to update your bathroom on a budget. Plus, since it’s an easy DIY project, you can save money by hiring a handyperson to install the tiles. While ceramic tiles are the most common material for bathrooms, you can also use more eco-friendly materials like cork, vinyl, or paper.

Add a ventilation fan.

Another great way to save money on cleaning products is installing a ventilation fan in your bathroom. This helps to remove excess moisture from the air and prevent mould from growing in your bathroom. In addition, you can avoid getting a citation for violating your lease if you’re renting. While you can install a ceiling-mounted bathroom fan, many people prefer to install a wall-mounted fan instead. This way, you can easily cover it up when you don’t want it. In addition, wall-mounted fans are more energy-efficient than ceiling-mounted fans; they don’t take up as much space and give your bathroom a cleaner look.

Conclusion?

If you’re on a low budget, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to do a ton of work to remodel your bathroom. Instead, focus on the most critical aspects, such as replacing your light bulbs and installing a ventilation fan. In many ways, these are the essential updates you can make, and you can still keep your budget low without sacrificing functionality. With these tips, you can update your bathroom without breaking the bank.

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Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Editor-in-Chief at Chispa Magazine
Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.
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Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.