Bathroom Makeover on a Budget

Our home is a work in progress, constantly. We are always moving things around, looking for what works best. And how to improve our way of living in our small space is always in our minds. We believed that design affects the way we move and live. Good design improves the quality of life and bad design impedes speed and progress. We feel that life is easier when we successfully transform a space from its dated, boring, nonchalant state to one that is not only more usable but is fresh and more liveable.

We are not ready to commit to a major renovation physically and financially, but we wanted to update the Master Bathroom. The solution we have come up is to do a Bathroom Makeover on a Budget. Take a look at how it used to be and my SketchUp plans for the Before and After.

BEFORE. The biggest problem was there's no storage provision at all. The small glass shelf and the wall ledge served as a catch-all area. And since we didn't want it to hold all our toiletries, we kept it clear by storing our things in the bedroom closet. It was not practical and the space was just plain blah.

AFTER. We removed the frameless oval mirror and assembled Ikea's 2-door LILLANGEN mirror cabinet in its place. We also installed 2 EKBY wall shelves (with plastic brackets because it's in the bathroom), GRUNDTAL corner wall shelf (not shown in the sketch), toilet paper holder, and hang a washable fabric shower curtain. We also brought in a rug to complete the setting. We accessorized with tealight candles, perfume oil diffuser, white towels and fresh plants for that spa-feel. All these decorative and functional elements finished up this new and improved bathroom.

For now, this will do. We have plenty of storage, that and more. We love the new space!

Next stop, Ashrie's bedroom!