By Kerry Hale

Money-Saving Bathroom Makeover Hacks

  • Wednesday 14 August 2024
  • 3 minute read

Renovating your bathroom can be expensive. But small, simple changes have a huge impact. Don’t break the bank with costly renovations; try these affordable alternatives. Discover our bathroom makeover hacks here.

1. Keep as much as possible

Layout changes are the most significant cost of bathroom renovations. Rearranging your space requires removing and replacing existing fixtures and covering plumbing, electrical and labour costs. 

Keeping as much as possible means every penny is spent on enhancing what you have, whether giving walls and furniture a lick of paint or only changing inexpensive fixtures like lights, faucets and handles. 

2. Get inspired

Browse blogs and Pinterest boards to identify themes for your bathroom. The inspiration should come not from the appliances (they can be costly) but from the style (which can be emulated on a budget). 

Three key bathroom makeover considerations are:

  • Colour

  • Lighting

  • Texture

Once you’ve got your style nailed down, you can start renovating. Visit our trends blog for more inspiration.

3. Do your research

Once you decide on style, do some research before buying anything. Remember that retailers cater to different price points, so you might find what you want for a better price elsewhere or find similar products that suit your budget.

4. Choose cost-effective materials

Picking budget-friendly materials helps you achieve the look you want for less. Natural materials (hardwood, marble and granite) can be expensive. Vinyl, laminate and ceramic tiles offer a budget-friendly alternative that can look just as good.

5. Refinish instead of replace

Repainting your cabinets and tiles and refinishing your bathtub are great money-saving bathroom hacks. By redecorating and refinishing, you add value to your existing fixtures and furnishings, learn new skills, reduce environmental impact and cut costs.

6. Know that small changes can have a big impact

A little goes a long way, especially when you want to stretch your budget. You can use plenty of bathroom hacks to elevate your bathroom on a budget. 


Buying towels that complement your colour scheme is a small cost that can have a huge impact. Regrouting and recaulking are quick ways to give your tiles a new lease of life. Replacing outdated faucets with ones that match existing hardware, like knobs, handles, and rails, harmonises the space. Updating light fixtures re-energises your bathroom and improves ambience. Plus, buying energy-saving LED lights helps you save on bills in the long run.

7. Choose shelves over cabinets

Shelves are often more affordable than cabinets and a great option. They maximise vertical space, offering more storage to declutter and reorganise your bathroom. Open shelves can look great, too, the perfect place to store neatly folded towels, toiletries and houseplants in your bathroom.

8. Compare your providers

Compare utility providers using online tools to check whether you could save on water and energy bills. Between baths, showers, sinks and lighting, heating and water consumption, ensuring you’re getting the best deals when budgeting for your bathroom is important.

9. Rely on expert shower installation

When renovating your bathroom, complex steps like shower installation require expert assistance. Our team of field service technicians delivers your new shower and provides safe and hassle-free shower installation – all for one fixed price.

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