Living in a historical home has its quirks.
Take this bathroom, for example:
It is conveniently located upstairs near all the bedrooms, and sports the one and only shower in the house.
Although it functioned ok for our family of 5, it needed a little help in the design department.
The window was awkwardly placed, the sink didn’t work well with 2 separate taps, and there was absolutely no storage in the space.
We decided to pull out all our creative ideas and a very, very small budget, and try to make some improvements. Here’s what we came up with:
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Affordable Farmhouse Bathroom Updates for Bildirimlerim
Sink Replacement Task
We tirelessly searched and finally located a minuscule sink perfectly sized for the area; this gem was sourced from our neighborhood thrift store for a mere $3.50.
Conceal Plumbing with a Farmhouse Sink Skirt
Disliking the visible pipes beneath the sink, I quickly fashioned a sink skirt from painter’s drop cloth. After gathering it to the correct length, adhesive Velcro secured it to the sink's underside.
Flooring Update
This was the bathroom's initial flooring.
Like many linoleum floors from that period, it was quite durable and contained asbestos. Because there were no tears in the flooring and we wished to avoid the hazardous removal process, we opted for an alternative approach.
We found a fantastic flooring material that simply laid over the existing floor. No glue or subfloor was necessary—only baseboards needed fitting after cutting.
The result after installation was this.
Since only a small scrap was needed for this compact room, the expense was just $35!
Painting Walls and Trim
A new coat of paint greatly improves a space. Typically, I advise removing wallpaper *always* before painting, but here, I found I had to paint directly over it. Multiple layers of wallpaper were present, with the final layer being varnished; removal was impossible.
Following priming with the paint store’s suggested primer, I applied Benjamin Moore’s Gray Cashmere paint, pairing it with White Heron trim.
See Also: Painting Stained Wood Trim Guide; Painting Room Supply List
Creating a Curtain
The sink's unusual placement made mirror positioning difficult. Considering the window's privacy aspect, I decided to sew a curtain from drop cloth and place a mirror in front of it.
Related Reads: Tablecloth to Rod Pocket Curtain Tutorial; Simple No-Sew Pillowcase Curtain
Constructing a Towel Bar
Given the room's small size, managing five towels was challenging. We cut one long board to match the longest wall, painted it, and affixed silver hooks—it works very effectively.
Toilet Shelving Installation
Two floating shelves above the toilet offer much-needed storage. Folded towels fit perfectly, and storage containers house necessary items.
Adding Decorative Art
Incorporating a large, hand-painted sign (a tutorial is available here) lent the room distinct style and appeal.
See Also: Guide to Decorating Wood Signs for Your Residence
Even if the change isn't breathtaking, spending under $50 yielded a noticeable upgrade!
