Updating our kitchens and bathrooms should not break the bank but all too often the grueling task of such updates is too much for our mentality and wallets. Yet, after 6 years of living in our Hudson River home, we thought it was time to give the upstairs guest bathroom (aka. Elisabeth’s bathroom) new life!
As yet another COVID project, we sought to create a more tranquil space all while staying on a budget. This renovation cost under $470 and brought a zen, open feeling to an otherwise small, busy bathroom.
After
This renovation included a new sleek vanity (~$170), grey hardwood flooring (~$250), and two cans of Venetian plaster paint (~$50). Venetian plaster is an amazing, easy-to-use paint that adds texture and depth to any room (we only used one can for this project). We went with real hardwood flooring, which cost a little extra but went well with the age of the house. For furniture, we decided to reuse an old house column (cut in half) as a plant stand. To improve the air quality of the bathroom, a jade plant was added on top of the newly created stand.
In Progress
Before the renovation, the bathroom was a small, busy space. With a large vanity, an oversized dresser, and various knickknacks the bathroom was a far cry from functional.
Before
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