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Before and After a Bathroom Story

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Before and After A Bathroom Story

Hi Guys!
This is the story of our bathroom.
A bathroom that almost gave my poor dad a heart attack?
(well, another heart attack)
You’d think I didn’t love the poor guy?
But he really thought I was cray-zee when he got to this room in the house.
Mostly, he was concerned about
“His Grandson” living here.
He’s such a good grandpa!
No worries though.
We did almost all the work before we ever moved in!
So, without a ton of chit-chat… Let’s relive the glory that was our bathroom.
Or should I say; “The GORY”.
Ugliest batrhoom ever. DIY Before & after bathroom makeover renovation reveal
Because let’s face it, it’s looked like a murder scene… or gas station restroom… or maybe even a frat house bathroom?
(after a Zombie Apocalypse)
I had a vision. Lots and lots and lots of vision. lol.
Or, I was blind.
Definitely one or the other.
So this was what we had to work with. It’s a half bath, plus the laundry room.
And, it housed the water heater. Which still worked! We were already looking on sites like waterheaterreviewssite.com for one before we found it was working, so that helped so much.
It was So VERY Pretty.
I know you wish you had one too. Admit it.

So let’s recap what we had to start with

1. Red walls.
2. A plywood covered window that looks out… into a storage shed???
3. A jacked-up, uneven, hodge-podge wall.
4. Peel & stick style, vinyl covered floors. (except for where there are missing tiles.)
5. A completely exposed hot water heater.(not pictured)
6. Well, you get the picture…
It was majorly gross!
Now for Some Ta-Dah time!!

(well, it’s ta-dah to US)

DIY Low Budget Bathroom Makeover Refresh - Basement bath renovation
The striped paint treatment is great because it adds some height to the low ceiling in our basement level bath.
I tried to keep all the decor really light since we have no natural light in this room.
DIY Budget Bathroom Makeover
Vertical paint stripe wall treatment - DIY basement bathroom makeover
It’s a budget renovation/makeover for sure!
The cabinets are stock, from Lowe’s, as are the counter tops. The vanity is from a local mom & pop place along with the new commode and sink. Adding a vanity to the bathroom is a good addition, as it allows more storage space to be able to keep more toiletries and have everything in one place. Whether it is bathroom vanities without tops that you’re considering or a vanity with the mirror, as there are so many options, there is something out there that will fit the requirements of many.

Our biggest splurge was the trough style faucet. We totally love it and have never regretted it.

Trough Style Cottage Farmhouse Bathroom Faucet
Super low budget all DIY old house basement bathroom makeover
Neutral Floor Tile. DIY Bathroom Makeover

Jimmy really outdid himself on this project.

  • He tore out the old floor and prepped for a new one
  • Installed the new tile floor
  • Removed the window
  • Tore down and re-framed the entire wall
  • Installed new sheetrock, tapped, mudded, and textured a new wall
  • … and more!
Then, he and my dad worked together to move and re-route the hot water heater, which was such a huge improvement. I did have to find a licensed plumber near me to install the new toilet. I’d rather a professional conduct this kind of work, just so I know that it’s done properly. Overall, all the items in the bathroom go really well together and now it feels much homelier.
Budget Bathroom Renovation - Window removal and Drywall Install
White vanity, trough style farmhouse faucet - Bathroom makeover.
Below is the wall and the corner area where the water heater used to live.
It’s a space we have utilized to the max by installing new cabinets and counter top.
DIY cabinet install - White basement bathroom makeover
We took a little-bitty budget and added lots of hard work to make this space habitable much better.

Our Latest Bathroom Updates…

Our Nautical Bathroom Refresh [click here]

(includes free printable art)

Nautical Basement Powder Bathoom - Laundry Room Makeover - Before and After

Easiest Ever Planked Wall [click here]

Low Cost Wood Plank Wall Treatment DIY Home Improvement

Comments

  5. what a fabulous makeover! Ohhhh I love seeing the crazy before photos and thinking noooo that can’t be the same room! My husband and I are just about finalized on our first home and I can’t wait to do makeovers like these—because the house we are hoping for is going to need CRAZY makeovers!!! :o) but you give me hope!!
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

  7. That’s quite the transformation! You’d never know there wasn’t any natural light because it looks so light & bright. You seriously need to rent your Dad & husband out. Or at least send them to me? ;D

  8. Oh gosh – you’ve done an amazing job! Wow, I can’t believe the “before”, you had a window going to nowhere? That’s creepy… Anyhoo so much better now and love that faucet too!

  9. Shannon, it is sooo gorgeous! I love the faucet! I just updated our 1/2 bath, and sad to say, it’s now one of my favorite rooms in the house.

    Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

  15. Nice job. Totally useable now, no more gas station resemblance, and plenty of floor and counter space for clothes.

    Bliss

Before and After a Bathroom Story

Before and After A Bathroom Story; Making over a 1920's cottage style bungalow, one room at a time. View our 100% diy, homeowner renovation here.
 
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