Think you’re good with a budget? You’ve probably got nothing on Ted, who pulled this entire guest bath together for less than $500—without sacrificing its charm.
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The trick here is that even though the elements are all disparate, they remain cohesive, not just because of the colour scheme, but because the pieces have a similarity in era, patina and condition.
Again, patience is key. Ted doesn’t fall victim to filling a space for space’s sake. He waits until he has just the right ingredients to imbue a room with his personal style, a kind of fresh vintage mix that suits this house perfectly—of course, it helps that he’s a mad collector with a stash of great pieces!
Bathroom reno budget:
- Sink $35. Ted carried around this small sink, a 1989 garage-sale find, for years, before fitting it here (the marble shelf on the wall was originally the backsplash to the sink!)
Tub $25. The clawfoot tub was rescued from a homeowner in Lindsay, Ontario, who was ready to toss it out- Toilet seat $12. The toilet itself was in the basement of the house when Ted and Tim moved in. The seat is from The Home Depot
- Taps and shower ring $395. The big splurge, from The Home Depot
- Light fixture 50¢. Picked up at the Burk’s Falls Hospital flea market
- Door $Free. This one was the original bathroom door in another room, just moved over
- Vanity $Free. The wood was taken from the room during the renovation; it’s been repurposed into the custom-fit vanity here
- Drawer $1. A bargain from the local dump
- Wall cabinet $Free. This charming piece was a gift from a friend
- Brackets $Free. A birthday gift to Ted
- Mirror $Free. Belonged to Ted’s grandmother
- Soap dish, toothbrush holder $Free. From a torn-down mansion in town
- Towel rack 50¢. Bought from the local dump
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