My DIY Bathroom Makeover

When I moved into my parent’s basement, I was so excited to give everything a fresh and new look. Here’s how the bathroom looked before:

Mom, I love you, but I never loved that faux window! We stripped that off of the wall, as well as the wallpaper border. We gave it a fresh coat of white paint. White paint is like an instant face lift…I love it!

This is how it looks like today:

*Squeal!* Doesn’t it look so cute?! I am so excited with how it turned out!

Total cost for the makeover:

Bathmat (from Ross): $5.99

Shutter decoration: $6.40

Plywood wall hanging: Free

Green reeds: $9.99

Total Cost: $22.38

I am so excited to see the cost of that mini-makeover…just over $20!

Shutter Planter Post

Striped Plywood Post

What are your thoughts on the bathroom transformation?! I am LOVING it!

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25 comments on “My DIY Bathroom Makeover”

A Lived in Home on July 14, 2011 at 9:43 pm said:

Totally creative and adorable! Love the shutters turned planter and the artwork! great job! Come check me out. www.alivedinhome.blogspot.comI'm your newest follower.

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Suburbsmama on July 14, 2011 at 9:46 pm said:

Very Cute! I love it

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Kendall on July 14, 2011 at 9:58 pm said:

Wow! That looks so great- I love the stripes!! Good job!-Kendall{songbirdsandbuttons.blogspot.com}

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Allison {A Glimpse Inside} on July 14, 2011 at 10:03 pm said:

Looks fabulous!! Love your art over the toilet! Super cute!

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Megan on July 15, 2011 at 12:20 am said:

So cute! I love the nautical colors!!

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Tanya on July 15, 2011 at 2:40 am said:

The punches of yellow are so perfect! Great job.

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Katie on July 15, 2011 at 3:03 am said:

I love it!!! It looks awesome!! Your little shutter planter is great!

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What Sadie Did on July 15, 2011 at 3:05 am said:

What a fab makeover – and I can't believe the price!! Wow!!Sadie xhttp://whatsadiedid.blogspot.com/

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studio1404 on July 15, 2011 at 3:06 am said:

Love this! I'm turning my red and gold bathroom into a black/white/gold (tile) bathroom. Fabulous inspiration!!!

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Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims on July 15, 2011 at 4:05 am said:

so fun!!!! I especially love that plywood project, it turned out so sticking good looking!

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Kelli @ RTSM on July 15, 2011 at 12:34 pm said:

Awesome makeover! I love the yellow and blue together, and those shutters are great! Stopping by from Serentiy Now!

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Tonya on July 15, 2011 at 12:35 pm said:

Huge transformation!! It looks awesome!! Great job!! Can't wait to see the tutorials!!

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Jessica on July 15, 2011 at 1:13 pm said:

i agree, this is better than the faux window : ) i love the wall art! i need to know how to do that!!! i may have to steal it : )

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Kelsey @ Tattered and Inked on July 15, 2011 at 1:44 pm said:

It's beautiful! You did a great job- I'm in love with how you used the shutters

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Beachside Cottage on July 15, 2011 at 2:49 pm said:

Awesome! One of the best redos I've seen and for such a great price ) – really lovely, dramatic makeover – super job!I'm your Newest Follower visiting from Serenity's blog hop! Nice to meet you!Looking forward to more of your redos!Happy Weekend!Linda

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Decorchick! on July 15, 2011 at 3:00 pm said:

SO cute girl!! I love it!! Now you need the target rosette pillow to go in there! haha. Great job!

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Elizabeth@themustardceiling on July 15, 2011 at 3:10 pm said:

So cute! I love the navy, white and yellow color scheme you used…very chic. Happy weekend.

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the cape on the corner on July 15, 2011 at 5:22 pm said:

how great! i love the color combo and that shutter planter! great idea!

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Brooke on July 15, 2011 at 8:03 pm said:

That is too cute!! I love all the horizontal lines, and the colors! And I can't forget the PRICE!!! Cheap makeovers are the best, and what a difference!I found you from Serenity Now; great project!www.inside-outdesign.blogspot.com

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Nikki on July 15, 2011 at 10:34 pm said:

This turned out great! I'm a fan of anything with stripes.

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Amanda @ Serenity Now on July 15, 2011 at 10:45 pm said:

Oh, wow! Doesn't even look like the same room. Bravo! Love the yellow "planter" you added…gives the room a nice extra pop of color. Great work! Thanks for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading, and also for linking back to me!

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Inspire Me Heather on November 14, 2011 at 9:46 am said:

Nice job!!! I do like yellow and navy together as well, so fun! I’ve got this linked to my bathrooms post too today, well done!

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Linda @ it all started with paint on July 17, 2012 at 3:37 pm said:

Just love the colors and the bath mat and your shutter planter is amazing!

Linda
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Patrice on December 18, 2012 at 8:37 pm said:

Beautiful! Wondering if plunger and bowl cleaner could be hidden inside the shutter decoration…

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Danielle @ 2 Little Superheroes on January 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm said:

I just found you on twitter and am now a follower. You had me at “I may be the cheapest person you’ll ever meet”. Love this bathroom makeover. I can’t believe you did it all for $22. I really love the plywood art. I’m a sucker for white and navy stripes.
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