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$100 Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover

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$100 Room Challenge· Room Makeovers· Room Reveals

29 Mar
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Five weeks ago we were living with a “builder-grade” bathroom. With only $100 to spend, we turned that boring room into a rustic farmhouse bathroom with lots of charm.

Rustic barnwood ladder with a blue Turkish towel and milk jar with dried lavender hanging from it.

It’s heeere! Reveal day! For those just joining in, during the month of March, myself, along with a couple dozen other bloggers, took on one room in our homes and gave it a makeover… with $100. (You can read more about the $100 Room Challenge here.) I decided to work on our master bathroom and it looks nothing like it did a few weeks ago. I can’t wait to show you!!!

I always start with a before picture, so here it is…

Master bathroom before its $100 room makeover

This bathroom was builder-grade beige and boring.

And here’s what it looks like today…

Farmhouse master bathroom updated for $100. Includes a blue/gray vanity, open shelving, and freshly painted walls.

Let’s see how we got to this point… and there’s a whole lot more before and afters to see as we go.

Our $100 Farmhouse Master Bathroom Makeover

Here were my goals from week 1.

Goal 1: Paint the Walls and Vanity

Master Bathroom with freshly painted vanity and white walls.

During week 2, I painted the vanity. It was much easier than I expected, and I discovered that I love painting “furniture”. It made such a huge difference in the room.

Week 3 I got those walls painted white, which brightened up the space so much. This past week I added knobs to the vanity. If you are an Instagram follower, then you know that I used my first power tool drilling holes for these knobs. It did not start out well. However, I didn’t let it stop me. I pushed through, and here’s where everything ended up. (Don’t mind the messy counter top… it’s gotta get messier before it gets better ðŸ™‚ )

Freshly painted vanity in farmhouse master bathroom with knobs added

I know many of the pictures read the vanity color as more blue, but this one shows you how gray it appears. Maybe it’s bluer on bright, sunny days and gray-er on cloudy days? I’m not sure.

Goal 2: Add Shelving

DIY open shelving using barn wood and spray painted corner braces as brackets.

After taking down our (really ugly) shelving unit, we shopped the “leftover wood section” at our local hardware store and bought two pieces of wood for $1.90… total. Instead of spending money on shelf brackets, we spray painted corner braces and used them instead. The total cost of this added shelving was $10.50.

Goal 3: Add Storage/Décor Around the Toilet

DIY rustic farmhouse ladder made from barn wood and twine to be used above the toilet

Last week, I shared this rustic ladder addition. I love the weathered barn wood with the twine accents, but it was definitely plain. I bought a few accessories this week, and if you are following on Instagram, you already got a sneak peek. Here’s what it looks like now.

Rustic ladder displaying a wire basket with a plant, a Turkish towel, and a glass milk jar with dried lavender

Goal 4: Frame the Mirror

DIY framed mirror using barn wood.

Our poor mirror was so plain, so last week we framed the mirror and I love how it turned out!

Goal 5: Add Wall Décor/Art

Hymn titles in script fonts and framed in black frames.

I started out with the idea of framing some free botanical printables I found on Pinterest, but when they printed, the coloring was really weird, and I was not loving them. I decided to keep searching my Pinterest Printables Board and found a few hymn lyrics that I liked; but when printed, they didn’t look cohesive. Time to try something on my own. I played around in PicMonkey, and found a font that was perfect. I ended up going simple, and I love them.

Gallery wall made with black framed hymn titles in farmhouse master bathroom

Here are a few more before and afters…

Before and After of a $100 farmhouse master bathroom makeover showing the vanity area

Before and after of a $100 farmhouse master bathroom makeover showing the toilet area

Before and after of a $100 farmhouse bathroom makeover showing vanity area with gallery wall

The only thing that didn’t get done was the addition of a towel hook under the shelves. I actually have everything I need to make it (a pallet I got free from a Facebook group and a hook I removed from our cleaning closet makeover), but time just didn’t allow for it.

Final Budget

Last week, I had spent a total of $51.18. Let’s take a look at this week’s purchases.

Hymn Wall Gallery: $2.00

  • Frames x4- $2.00 (These would typically cost $4, but because you cannot return anything to the Dollar Tree, only exchange, I made a return for my husband and exchanged the two locks he’d bought for the frames… Is that cheating? )

Accessories: $48.44

  • Vanity
    • 10 Pack of Knobs for the Vanity (similar)- $17.38 (After 5% discount for using my Target Redcard)
    • Package of Screws- $1.18 (One drawer had a double layer of wood, so I needed the knob screw with a flat head. Ugh. Had to buy a pack of 8 for one little screw 🙂 )
  • Rustic Ladder
    • Turkish Towel (Similar)- $10.41 (This price has gone up a bit since I bought it)
    • Wire Basket (similar) for the Top Rung of the Ladder- 12.99
    • Wire to Hang the Milk Jar- $1.49 (After applying a 40% off coupon)
    • Milk Jar (Similar)- FREE (Secret: I keep Starbucks Frappuccino bottles and reuse them for décor 🙂 )
  • Shelves
    • Chicken Wire/Milk Jar Container- $4.99 (On sale for 50% off at Michael’s)
  • Remainder- FREE (Shopped my house)

Total Spent: $101.62

Less than $2 over budget. Not bad.

Wanna Catch Up?

Week 1 // Week 2 // Week 3 // Week 4 // Week 5

Make sure to check out all those participating in this challenge to see how they spent their $100!

See More $100 Reveals Here!

 

 

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This $100 farmhouse master bathroom makeover includes a painted vanity, framed mirror, open shelving, a rustic ladder, and gallery wall

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  1. Elizabeth says

    August 27, 2019 at 10:48 PM

    Was your countertop a cream color?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 3, 2019 at 11:43 AM

      Nope. The counter was always white 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    December 23, 2018 at 9:22 PM

    Hey what was the name of the paint you put on the bathroom vanity? I’m redoing my kitchen cabinets all in farmhouse look

    Reply
  3. Cindy M.Jackson says

    September 11, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    Today on Rachael R so , you showed your Laundry Room shelves makeover. Is that somewhere on your blog site? Please help me find it. Looked so nice. Thanks. You are very creative. Sept. 11, 2017.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 11, 2017 at 3:23 PM

      Absolutely! Here’s the link: https://www.lemonslavenderandlaundry.com/diy-wood-overlay-for-wire-shelving/

      Thanks for watching 🙂

      Reply
  4. Whitney says

    May 2, 2017 at 9:12 AM

    Great job!

    Reply
  5. Susan says

    April 11, 2017 at 9:29 PM

    Hi Erin,
    I was watching Twin Cities Live the other day and Elizabeth (cohost) had her mother on the show. Her mother has invented “Paint Behind” a tool for painting behind small spaces, such as behind the toilet. The u-tube video looks like it would work really well.

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      April 12, 2017 at 8:36 AM

      I just watched the YouTube video. What a clever idea! We have now redone 3 out of the 4 bathrooms in our house, but I’m gonna have to get one when we finally get to that last bathroom. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  6. Jacki G. says

    April 5, 2017 at 7:23 AM

    Erin, your bathroom makeover looks wonderful! You did so much on so little money. I don’t know if you made any changes to your above-sink light fixture. We have a light fixture like yours and we took it down, spray painted with oil rubbed bronze, and it fits right in with the new decor.

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      April 5, 2017 at 7:37 AM

      Spray painting the light fixture was on our list of things to do, however, my husband’s grandmother passed away this month, so a couple things just didn’t get completed. I still plan on doing that though. I’m so happy to hear you’ve tried it and saw such a difference. Maybe we can shoot for that this weekend when it’s supposed to be warm and sunny (perfect spray painting weather).

      Reply
  7. Jessica says

    April 3, 2017 at 10:51 PM

    Oh my, this is like night and day. I really like what you did with this space. It looks brand new!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      April 5, 2017 at 7:34 AM

      Thanks Jessica! I really did change a ton over this month.

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    April 2, 2017 at 7:22 PM

    It’s the mark of a church musician that I started humming each of those hymns! HA! I love how your bathroom turned out, particularly the frame on the mirror. It looks completely different and so much classier. Gorgeous! Thanks for hosting the challenge!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      April 5, 2017 at 7:33 AM

      I LOVE old hymns. While working on these I kept singing “Come Thou Fount…” and I’ve never been a church musician 🙂 I’m so glad you joined the challenge this round, and I’m always happy to host. It’s amazing what people do with a tight budget 🙂

      Reply
  9. Tracy says

    April 2, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    It’s gorgeous Erin!!! I love the rustic look ladder and the shelving. You did a beautiful job.

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      April 5, 2017 at 7:32 AM

      Thanks Tracy!

      Reply
  10. Cindy says

    April 1, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    What an improvement, Erin! Your bathroom has so much personality now! I love all the rustic elements you added, too!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      April 5, 2017 at 7:31 AM

      Thanks Cindy! Our bathroom really did lack character before this challenge, for sure. Love what a little money and some hard work can do for a space 🙂

      Reply
  11. Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc. says

    March 31, 2017 at 8:19 PM

    It’s so pretty Erin! I love how it turned out… you’re right though I did think the vanity was a blue before you pointed out it was gray! Turns out you’re the one with the “bluish” furniture! I think my favorite piece is your shelves though… that little bit of oil rubbed bronze made them look amazing!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      April 5, 2017 at 7:30 AM

      Thanks Betsy! I actually think the lighting changes the color of the vanity. If it’s bright outside, they look more blue. Cloudy, they’re more gray… Definitely blue and not blush 🙂 I am loving those shelves as well. That wall really needed a little something, and the shelves were a perfect addition.

      Reply
  12. Janis Hill says

    March 30, 2017 at 11:07 PM

    Excellent! You had a vision, followed it through and now have an absolutely lovely space.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks Janis! It’s always exciting to see a room in your mind and be able to carry out the vision to completion 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jess says

    March 30, 2017 at 9:09 PM

    I love the color on the vanity! Also that ladder is great. Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:13 AM

      Thanks Jess! I absolutely LOVE hosting this challenge. So many ideas and so much talent!

      Reply
  14. Linda says

    March 30, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    Erin fantastic makeover! I really like how you styled the rustic ladder. Those hymn verses are also awesome!

    Thank you so much for hosting this challenge! It was so fun and can’t wait to do it again.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:13 AM

      Thank you so much Linda! It is such a pleasure to host this challenge with so many talented bloggers!

      Reply
  15. Connie says

    March 30, 2017 at 5:26 PM

    The bathroom looks beautiful! So fresh and clean. Would you mind sharing what the paint and color is on the cabinets. I’ve been wanting to paint my bathroom cabinets a similar color, but haven’t found just what I want. Thank you! Connie

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:15 AM

      Absolutely. I used DecoArt Satin Enamel in Smoke Gray. I found it at Hobby Lobby (and used the 40% off coupon), so I got all the paint I needed to less than $6 🙂 You can check out the full post on the vanity makeover here, if it would be helpful: https://www.lemonslavenderandlaundry.com/vanity-makeover/

      Reply
  16. Morgan says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:17 AM

    LOVE THIS! Such a great way to modernize the space!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:16 AM

      Thanks Morgan!

      Reply
  17. Natalie @nelidesign says

    March 30, 2017 at 7:48 AM

    Erin, it’s amazing! you must be a happy girl each time you enter this bathroom! We think alike cause I was sooooo looking for a little basket for the top of my ladder but couldn’t find one with the right dimensions and that fitted in my budget! Thanks for making this amazing challenge happen!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:18 AM

      That basket was SO hard to find. You’d think they’d be everywhere, but nope. I searched every aisle of Hobby Lobby and Target. I looked online at both IKEA and Amazon. Finally found what I needed at World Market, but it was not easy. Also, my pleasure hosting this fun challenge. Love seeing what everyone came up with for their rooms!

      Reply
  18. Maureen says

    March 30, 2017 at 4:17 AM

    Erin, your bathroom looks fantastic! The prints of the hymns are perfect. What font did you use? Looking forward to participating next round!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:20 AM

      Thanks Maureen! The font used for the hymns was Windsong. Excited to have you join next time around 🙂

      Reply
  19. Sue Purdy says

    March 29, 2017 at 10:22 PM

    I’m in LOVE with that farmhouse ladder shelving above the toilet. It’s amazing!!! You did such a great job Erin, and thank you so much for hosting this fun challenge. I’m so happy to have participated this past month and have been so inspired by your amazing room transformation.
    Cheers.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:21 AM

      Thank you so much! It has been such a pleasure to host this challenge. I love seeing all the creativity that comes out with such a limited budget 🙂

      Reply
  20. Nicki Parrish says

    March 29, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    This is an awesome transformation. I think the ladder is my favorite, and the way you styled it is soo cute!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:22 AM

      Thank you Nicki! I love that ladder too, and it was such a simple little project 🙂 Love when simple makes a big difference.

      Reply
  21. Cheryl says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:15 PM

    Amazing what a little paint can do! It looks amazing.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:22 AM

      Thank you Cheryl!

      Reply
  22. Claudine says

    March 29, 2017 at 7:27 PM

    I love, love, love this! What a terrific makeover! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:22 AM

      Thank you so much Claudine!

      Reply
  23. Liz says

    March 29, 2017 at 6:40 PM

    You bathroom looks great! I love the vanity colour and hardware combo. Thank so much for putting a great challenge together and for including me. I can’t wait to do it again. 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks Liz! I’m so glad you were able to participate in the challenge. So fun to see what everyone decided to do with their space.

      Reply
  24. Brittany Goldwyn says

    March 29, 2017 at 4:39 PM

    Looks awesome Erin! The framed mirror makes such a difference, too. I can’t wait to frame ours!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:24 AM

      Thanks Brittany! I love how much that wood frame changed the whole look of that poor mirror.

      Reply
  25. Colleen says

    March 29, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Erin, I just love it! It looks so cozy and pretty! The frame and the ladder are wonderful, and the touches of lavender are perfect, especially for you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:25 AM

      Thanks Colleen! This bathroom is so much more “me” than 5 weeks ago. It’s amazing what a little paint and wood can do for a space 🙂

      Reply
  26. Kati says

    March 29, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    I cant believe you love painting furniture! It’s my least favorite part, but it does make a huge impact. I love how it turned out. Thanks for a fun challenge!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:26 AM

      I was pretty surprised that I liked painting the furniture too. I absolutely hate painting walls. I think it’s easier being that you don’t have to work around so much stuff, and it’s not such a big area. Now I want to redo our nightstands and a little table that’s in our room 🙂

      Reply
  27. Kristen says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    I love it Erin! The color of the vanity is absolutely perfect! so pretty!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:27 AM

      Thank you Kristen!

      Reply
  28. Lisa Van Gemert says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    This is gorgeous and inspires me to paint my bathroom cabinets, too. Also, you picked one of my top two fave hymns (“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”). My other is “Be Still, My Soul.” Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:28 AM

      Thank you Lisa! I love old hymns. Their lyrics are so perfect, and great reminders while getting ready for the day.

      Reply
  29. Sherry says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Erin, This is a fabulous makeover and your bath is gorgeous! I love so many things but my favorite is the hymn prints! I love old hymns and I am going to have to copy this for my home. Thank you so much for putting this challenge together and including me. I had so much fun.

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:30 AM

      I absolutely love old hymns. Their lyrics are just amazing! I am so glad you joined the challenge. I love seeing what everyone came up with for their spaces!

      Reply

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