Soo you know those projects you start and then never finish? Yup… that was my guest bathroom! I stenciled the ceiling over a year ago and then never got around to finishing it. It was just one of those things I put off. Last weekend we finally got it done! I didn’t want to go over the top and spend a lot of money, but I did a few simple things that I think made a big difference! Here’s some fun tips… and scroll down to the bottom if you’d like to purchase the $1 art for your bathroom!
5 quick tips:
- Give the walls a new fresh coat of paint! This is the cheapest way to change the look of a room!
- Frame the mirror. You can find a great DIY tutorial here.
- Paint over the cheap cabinets and update the hardware. Hobby Lobby has great hardware for really cheap.
- Shop at thrift stores for decor you can up-cycle.
- Update the plumbing and light fixtures. I found mine at Lamps Plus. Watch for sales.
I found the gorgeous frame at Savers 2 years ago and it has been sitting in my garage this whole time. Can you believe it?! I finally pulled out my white spray paint and it looks good as new! I found things from around the house to put in the holes and my son added the animals in the bottom two. He’s such a good helper. I left them there, because they actually look kinda cute, don’t you think?! This is the guest/kids bathroom so it totally works!
I also found two old mason jars and spray painted the lids with hammered metal spray paint. Then I filled them with cotton balls and q tips.
Love my lighting found at Lamps Plus. I also love this soap from Target. The packaging is so pretty. I also made some more sugar scrub. It dresses up the sink a little bit. 😉
These are the cute knobs at found at Hobby Lobby. They were $4 each! Score!
You may remember when I stenciled my ceiling here. I love the look! My neck still hurts thinking about it though…
If you’d like the “wash your hands” and “brush your teeth” prints you can download them below for $1! Cheap art! 😀
Click HERE to purchase the ‘Wash Your Hands’ 8×10 Print (file will be sent to your e-mail)
Click HERE to purchase the ‘Brush Your Teeth’ 8×10 Print (file will be sent to your e-mail)
After you’ve purchased the file, it will be sent instantly to your e-mail. You can then save the file to your computer and print it out. Make sure to print it at it’s original size (8×10) in full resolution and on card stock paper. If you don’t have a high resolution color printer, I would recommend printing the file at Staples.
So there you have it. Some quick and easy ways to dress up your bathroom.
What tips do you have?
26 replies on “Bathroom makeover on the cheap + $1 art”
I love how this came together!! The knobs are so cute and the shelf styling is great. Awesome job!
I just posted my bathroom remodel this morning on my blog. I love your stenciled ceiling. I also painted cabinets and replaced hardware for an updated look. A new shower curtain can also make a drastic difference for a little bit of money.
This is so cute!!!! I love that stenciling, but man, that would break the neck! I never thought to spray paint regular mason jar lids to coordinate with my antique jars/lids – good idea!
This turned out well. Love the blingy cabinet knobs. Hmmmm, I think you have inspired me.
Love it. Not cluttered and nice clean lines. The stenciling on the ceiling is wonderful but my aching back and neck. LOL Keep up the good work.
I love your ceiling and the sugar scrub is darling. Country but chic at the same time:)
Awesome ceiling & shelf! The neck pain was totally worth it!
Was the cabinet/mirror thing above your toilet done when you bought it or did you add the shelves? I love that!! Totally what we need in our tiny bathroom. [email protected]
Hi Heather! We actually just bought it at Lowes. It was only $40. Totally worth it! 🙂
Love this how was this done?
Hi Sharon! I actually found it at a thrift store and then spray painted it white! 🙂
This room turned out super cute! Love the printables!
I love the ideas for this bathroom! I was wondering if you could tell me how the ceiling was done? Thanks!
Thank you Crystalyn! I used a stencil from Royal Design Studio. You can see the one here: http://www.iheartnaptime.net/royal-design-studio/ -they also have great tutorials on there site.
What a lovely bathroom……great ideas! But the stenciled ceiling is outstanding. I know that was an enormous undertaking…….but soooo worth it!
those “Wash Your Hands” and “Brush Your Teeth” printables are SO cute!
Love the shadow box/ frame exactly how was that done and/or where was it purchased?
I wish I could tell you where to buy one but this frame was a random find at a thrift store several years ago and spray I painted it white! You could look at Hobby Lobby or Michael’s to see if they have something similar! 🙂
what did you put the frame on to make the box and shelf?>
I bought the frame with the shelves in them and then painted them!
So I saw this on pinterest and completely fell in love with the shelving that you have above the toilet. I saw in a previous comment that you got the frame at a thrift store but the box you got at lowes? Also is this a shadow box or a storage box?
Hi Rikki! I actually got the wood for the frame around the mirror at Lowe’s, but I found the shadow box at a thrift store and spray painted it white! Sorry for the confusion! 🙂
LOVE the idea of stenciling the ceiling, may have to do that in my office reno!
Just came across your blog and I love those printables! The download link doesn’t seem to be available anymore though. Anywhere I can purchase them from still? 🙂
Love this designs! Update light fixture would be look better!
Thank you! Great idea. 🙂