Last week I shared how our budget bathroom (aka my hubby’s bathroom) is coming along. I’m happy to say that I have an update to share today too! The brass backsplash is in, the wallpaper is up, and the faucet is painted! The room is officially done! I snapped a few pictures today, but expect a room reveal with the total cost breakdown for the full room. Today is all about the budget bathroom diys!

before

As a reminder, here is where we started before- 

progress

After a TON of painting and some accessorizing, here’s where we were-

The bathroom was super improved, but there were still some projects I wanted to do. 

budget bathroom today

The terrazzo wallpaper went up first! Let me tell you an insider budget wallpaper tip– if you need a small quantity of wallpaper, go onto Spoonflower’s Etsy shop. They have a million pattern choices and you can buy it in as small as 2’x2′ pieces for a great price. Here’s the link to my terrazzo paper.

budget bathroom diys

This cute wicker table was originally in the bathroom when we moved in. It’s cute, but the wicker was chipping. 

Here’s some tip on how to chalk paint wicker. First off, clean it nicely (always). Second, start with a coat of spray paint. I promise you’ll appreciate that the spray can get into all the little crevices. Finish with a few coats of spray paint. I went with my favorite white color- Fluff.

how to paint a faucet

I had a chrome faucet in here. Since I was on a tight budget and didn’t want to take the time to salvage a faucet, I decided to paint it. I’d only recommend this DIY if you are planning on replacing the faucet in the next 1-2 years. This is not a permanent solution. BUT it is a great way to get a new look without having to mess with the plumbing!

Yield: 1 Faucet

How to Paint a Faucet

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How to paint a faucet to update it!

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $25

Materials

• Primer- Slick Stick
• Paint- Black Cavalier Chalk Paint
• Top Coat- Gator Hide

Tools

• Artist paint brush

Instructions

1. Start out by cleaning the faucet really well
2. Next, prime the faucet with slick stick. Paint on one coat. Let it dry two hours and then apply a second coat. The primer is what will prevent chipping! Don't skip this step
3. I was going to paint my faucet gold, so I started there. I ended up not liking it and choose to go with black. I think with more coats it would have gone a darker gold color though
4. Finally, I painted on the black chalk paint. Immediately it looked better! I did two coats and love the matte black finish
5. I didn't do a top coat as I like the finish. If you want a top coat that repeals water, use Gator Hide.

how to install a brass backsplash

I found a sheet of 2’x4′ brass online for $60. I thought it’d be fun to install it as a backsplash! 

Yield: 1 Backsplash

How to Install a Brass Backsplash

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How to install a brass backsplash in your bathroom

Active Time 45 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Estimated Cost $70

Materials

• Brass Sheet

Tools

• Drill

Instructions

1. I needed to drill through my brass so the shelf could go up. I started by putting toothpaste on the holes that were drilled for the shelf. I got the brass in the correct, level, spot. Then, I pushed the brass against the toothpaste and they left marks for where I needed to drill
2. On the back of the brass, I used a drill with a standard drill bit and drilled on the holes I marked. I had to drill a few minutes to get them through the metal, but it worked!
3. Use construction adhesive to adhere the brass to the wall. Then you're done!

Alright, I’d love to hear your favorite DIY from this room! Let me know in the comments. And stay tuned for the final reveal of this room with the budget breakdown. My fingers are crossed that it’s less than my budgeted amount of $500!

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