Welcome to our Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel on a Budget. Yes, we are remodeling ANOTHER bathroom (Check out our Master Bathroom Remodel Here) which is why sticking to a budget was super important. I can’t wait to share with you the breakdown of costs and all the DIY projects along the way.
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If you’ve been following along for any length of time, you know that we renovated almost every room in our home. What you may not know is that while that process was underway, we (Me, Chad, the kids and the dogs) were living in a 900 sqft apartment that’s attached to a workshop on our property. LOTS OF BONDING TIME! It was definitely not one of my favorite seasons. This was partly due to the fact that the apartment grossed me right out! It was completely unfinished and the bathroom was the cringiest room of all.
Before: Not Yet the Modern Farmhouse Bathroom We Envision
We’ve been in our house now for almost 3 years and we finally feel like we can make the shop apartment a priority so we started with the bathroom. There was a hole in the concrete floor that led under the shop where all the creepy crawlies live. A hole was left uncovered in the wall for easier access to the water. There wasn’t a door for the water pump which is super loud when it turns on. This was also a welcoming entrance to giant spiders, scorpions and mice! Oh my! Needless to say, it was due for a remodel!
The Walls & Paint
The first thing we did was “shiplap” the walls. Just like in our master bathroom remodel, we used floor underlayment cut into 6” strips. This gives the same beautiful shiplap look at a much lower cost.
We cut the strips ourselves using our Ryobi table saw. HomeDepot will also cut them for you if you don’t have access to a saw. Once they were all measured and cut, we used a metal ruler as spacing in between each board. We left the area above the shower because we didn’t want the boards to warp because of the moisture. Eventually, we will build a walk in shower there but it wasn’t in the budget this time.
Once all the shiplap was up, I finally got to try out my paint sprayer! UH-MAZING! Chad got it for me as a Christmas present and I was dying to find a project to use it on. DIY tools are the way to my heart. We painted the walls using an oil based paint in a semi-gloss finish in the SW color, Alabaster. We used oil based paint because it hardens as it cures and doesn’t chip and scratch easily. This is something we learned from our home remodel.
The Shelves
The next thing we did was add some built-in shelves to this weird corner nook. This added style and functionality to this little space. We framed out the shelves using MDF and covered the top and bottom with more underlayment to give it a wood veneer. Next, we nailed a 1×2 pine board on the front and then stained them all with Gunstock stain by Varathane. Lastly I sprayed the shelves with two coats of clear glossy polyurethane. This gave them a smooth glossy finish that would be easier to wipe down and clean.
The Floors
This was probably the easiest part of the entire remodel! First we had to fill the creepy crawly hole. We just mixed some concrete and filled it. Then we smoothed it over with a trowel. I picked out these Lifeproof luxury vinyl planks from HomeDepot. The installation was quick and easy. We didn’t need any power tools because we were able to cut it all with a utility knife. No glue, no mess and no stress! Yay! They look amazing and, as the name suggests, they are super durable.
Cabinets & Doors
Geez-Louise! We realized real quick that you could spend days and all your money finding the perfect cabinets and doors. Since the goal was to try and NOT spend all our money, we had to get a little creative. We decided on a very basic vanity cabinet and painted it to make it look a little more luxurious without the cost of luxury. The color I used for this was Fresh Basil and I just rolled it on. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m really into greens right now 💚😍 I also spray painted the cabinet knobs matte black to match some of the other hardware.
I found an unfinished wood door online. It was a little smaller than the existing opening in the wall. Luckily, I found the door before we started putting up the shiplap because we did have to frame it out. After we got it all framed, I painted it and installed it. I LOVE IT! It muffles the sound of the pump and it keeps all the unwanted little pests out! I also love how this color gives a neutral and cozy vibe to our little modern farmhouse bathroom.
Lighting & Hardware
When we were shopping for lighting and hardware in our home, we shopped at so many different places. Some of it came from hardware stores, some came from specialty lighting stores and some came from various websites online. What we learned through all of that was Amazon had very similar fixtures to most of our favorites for less $$$. This was definitely the case for our modern farmhouse bathroom remodel too.
I love matte black fixtures and I also love the look of champagne bronze so I used both. The sink and shower faucets are champagne bronze. The door knobs, cabinet pulls, mirror and wall hooks are all matte black. The vanity light above the sink is a combination of both. I don’t know the rules for mixing and matching finishes so I just did whatever moved me in that moment. If there is some professional designer reading this and dying inside, I sincerely apologize. I’m not sure I would change it even if I did know the rules because I’m so happy with how it all looks.
Bathroom Decor
When decorating on a budget, it’s always smart to start by shopping your own home. I’m always surprised at some of the decor that I’ve forgotten about or just works better in a different space. Plus, it’s FREE! The only things I did “splurge” and buy was this adorable wildflower wall hanging, the runner rug and the wicker laundry basket that I specifically measured to fit under the shelves. I already had a simple shower curtain and rod so it wasn’t necessary for me to buy a new one. Buuuuuuut I came across one and couldn’t resist so to be fair, I’m including it in my cost 😉
After: Our Critter Free Modern Farmhouse Bathroom
And that’s it! That’s our bathroom remodel on a budget! Our total cost was $993. Not bad! I’m so happy with the way it turned out. I’m also thrilled to not lovingly refer to it as cringy anymore!
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Product Links for Our Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel
Boho Shower Curtain | Shower Curtain Rod | Striped Towels | Laundry Basket | Hyacinth Storage Basket | Amber Canisters | Amber Soap Dispenser | Fiddle Leaf Plant | Small Eucalyptus Plant | Fresh Citrus Scented Candle | Vintage Wildflower Wall Hanging | Runner Rug | Wall Hooks | Two Light Vanity Light | Vanity Cabinet | Sink Faucet | Shower & Tub Faucet | Black Vanity Mirror | Matte Black Door Knob | Unfinished Louvered Closet Door | Table Saw | Paint Sprayer |