Powder Bath Remodel: A Bold $100 Transformation

When we first moved into this home, the powder room was honestly scary. The space had all the builder-grade basics: overly creamy walls, a dated clam-shaped pedestal sink, fake linoleum wood floors, and an oval wooden mirror. My family and I thought it was hideous.

I knew I wanted to try a moody space somewhere in the house, and a small bathroom felt like the perfect place to experiment. I’d been wanting to try lime wash walls for a while, but with my tight budget, I decided to test out a DIY version using a deep, moody color I already loved and had used in other rooms.

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The Updates I Made

Travertine Floors

I had a contractor install 18×18 travertine tiles, and they completely transformed the base of the room. The natural stone instantly brought warmth and a timeless organic feel.

[Insert Before shot of the old fake wood floors + After shot of the travertine]

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Floating Sink + Vanity

The clam pedestal sink had to go. I found a floating sink on clearance at Wayfair and paired it with a simple faucet from Amazon. To finish the look, I built a floating vanity shelf beneath the sink for extra function and modern lines.

Before with pedestal sink + after with floating sink + vanity]

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Repurposed Mirror

The oval wood mirror stayed — but not as-is. Instead of buying a new one, I repurposed it with a DIY faux finish inspired by Restoration Hardware’s concrete-style mirrors. Now it looks custom and perfectly fits the space.

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Faux Lime Wash Walls

This was the biggest game-changer. I faux painted the walls, ceiling, and door in a moody lime-wash-inspired technique and completely color-drenched the bathroom. The layered texture gives so much depth and atmosphere — the whole room feels like a high-end designer space now.

[Insert wide after shot of the full color-drenched bathroom]

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The Total Cost

With the sink on clearance, the faucet from Amazon, repurposed finishes, and leftover paint, I was able to pull off this entire transformation for under $100.

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Before & After

[Insert collage of full room before vs. after]
This is where the transformation really shines — the bathroom went from scary and dated to bold, moody, and modern.

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Final Thoughts

• Small rooms are the perfect place to take risks.
• Working within a budget makes you more creative.
• Repurposing what you already own can be more satisfying than buying new.

What started as one of the ugliest spaces in our home has become one of the most inspiring.

Want the DIY Details?

Each of the projects in this powder bath deserves its own spotlight! If you’re inspired by this makeover, check out the step-by-step tutorials coming soon:

• [DIY Floating Vanity Shelf Tutorial] (link)
• [Faux Lime Wash Walls Tutorial] (link)
• [Restoration Hardware-Inspired Mirror Makeover] (link)
• [How I Chose Budget-Friendly Travertine Tile] (link)

Stay tuned — I’ll be adding more DIYs from this remodel as they go live!