Decorating Rooms Bathroom Decorating and Design Ideas Small Bathroom Ideas Easy and Budget-Friendly Powder Room Remodel Ideas for a Major Update Does your powder room need perking up? See how these homeowners gave their small bathroom a major facelift on a budget. By Maria V. Charbonneaux Maria V. Charbonneaux Website Maria Charbonneaux is a home and DIY writer, owner and founder of Take Care Creative Co., and a teacher at the Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism. She oversees the Dotdash Meredith apprenticeship program at the school and specializes in producing magazine features, photoshoots, and social media at her editorial and design services company. Maria holds a bachelor of arts degree with distinction in journalism from Iowa State University.Maria Charbonneaux has been working in journalism since 2006. She started as an editorial apprentice and intern at Dotdash Meredith, as part of the special interest publications decorating group and Parents magazine team. She stayed with the company for more than eight years as scrapbooks and crafts staff writer, Kitchen + Bath Makeovers editor, and Do It Yourself magazine editor.Maria joined the Greenlee School of Journalism at Iowa State University in 2016. She was the communications specialist for five years, managing the messaging, branding, and visual identity of the school (which consisted of more than 600 students). Her responsibilities included overseeing the alumni magazine, websites, newsletters, and more. She also worked with a team of student journalists to produce content for Greenlee. Now Maria serves as an assistant professor of practice and Dotdash Meredith professional in residence, teaching courses on magazine publishing and leading the apprenticeship program.In 2017, Maria launched her company Take Care Creative Co., where she takes on editorial design projects for clients like magazine features, photoshoots, and improving social media presence. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Kaylei Fear Kaylei Fear Kaylei Fear is a digital editorial apprentice for Better Homes & Gardens where she covers the home category. A junior at Iowa State University, she is pursuing a B.A. in public relations, with minors in environmental studies and fashion, culture, history, and social justice. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 15, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email A powder room remodel doesn't have to cost a lot. Focusing on simple DIY techniques, discount materials, budget small bathroom ideas, and modern details can help you create your perfect powder room makeover on a budget. These homeowners modernized their bathroom's ceiling, walls, and floor while also updating fixtures and accessories for less than $800. Focusing on saving money where they could, they created their own artwork for a gallery wall, and instead of using expensive stone tiles, they switched for luxury vinyl ones that look expensive but are cost-effective. This budget-friendly powder room remodel looks lavish without the costly price tag. We'll show you some of their tips and tricks to steal for your bathroom remodel, including DIY ideas and luxe details for less. Surface Upgrades Jason Donnelly Each surface of this small space got a total upgrade. On the floor, luxury vinyl tiles create the look of expensive stone for less. Plus, it requires minimal effort—you need only a sharp utility knife and a straightedge to install luxury vinyl tiles that click together. Overhead, sheets of beaded board and crown molding make quick work of old popcorn ceilings to keep this a budget-friendly powder room remodel. Creative Storage Jason Donnelly Bathrooms—especially powder rooms—are often short on storage space. Add more storage with a DIY shelving unit. These industrial-chic shelves are made from 1x8 boards and 3/4x10-inch galvanized pipe caps, nipples, and flanges. Each shelf is perfect for stashing extra hand towels, toiletries, and decorative accents. 18 Small-Bathroom Storage Ideas That Maximize Every Inch Bold Wall Color The homeowners originally painted the powder room a washed-out green. Although it was a good attempt at incorporating color, the shade just wasn't right for such a small space without any natural light. For the remodel, the homeowners opted for a deep gray wall color. The hue adds a neutral backdrop to let architectural elements, like DIY board-and-batten walls, stand out. To create board-and-batten wainscoting, the homeowners installed a 1×4 baseboard and a 1×3 chair rail using a nail gun, then evenly spaced 1×3s around the room. If your wall is textured, consider installing smooth panels between the boards. Caulk the seams where the boards meet the wall before painting. 19 Small-Bathroom Decorating Ideas with Big Impact Luxe for Less Backsplash A tile backsplash that extends as a border around the room offers a luxe look even in a budget-friendly powder room remodel. Get the look by cutting mosaic sheets in half and installing the tile with premixed mastic, using spacers to leave an even gap above the chair rail. Finish the top edge with wood trim, then grout the tile. Touch up trim paint as necessary. DIY Gallery Wall Jason Donnelly This custom gallery wall relies on cost-effective tricks to create a number of pretty pieces. The main artwork is made by swirling paint colors together on white paper. When dry, circles are punched from the sheet and arranged on poster board. The other works are simple pieces of paper. When slipped in an 18×24-inch frame, a $5 sheet of decorative paper becomes art. Simple DIY tricks kept this powder room makeover on a budget of only $800. 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