Bathroom budget under $5,000? No sweat.
Sample budget planner and ideas for planning your bathroom remodel under $5,000.
Designing the bathroom of your dreams can be daunting, and costly, if your bathroom budget is under 5,000 dollars. Thinking that dream bathroom of yours will be $10,000 or more may cause you to put the brakes on this goal project. Fear not, for we have sample budget ideas, materials and projects to keep your Pinterest perfect bathroom budget under 5000 dollars.
Beyond just adding functionality to your every day bathroom, modernizing a bathroom can provide a healthy return on your investment when you choose to sell or rent. Upgrading a bathroom is a fantastic way of improving your quality of living and adding value to your house.
A bathroom remodel on a budget is the best way to achieve a new look and a healthy return on your money if you can stick to your budget goals. We share how to research and plan for your bathroom remodel project under $5,000.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost?
The extent of your bathroom remodel drives your budget and total cost. An overhaul of mainly cosmetic areas, such as painting the walls or replacing the fixtures will keep costs down while an entire gut job will push your budget to new heights. Depending on how much you can do on your own versus hiring remodeling services will affect your final costs as well.
Many times, you may not need a complete remodel. Keep your budget down by renovating or reusing existing appliances or hardware. Floors, for example, can be refreshed with paint or peel and stick tile for minimal cost while a full replacement can cost several thousand dollars.
Budgeting for a bathroom budget under 5,000 dollars
There are two common ways of creating a budget for your bathroom remodel. The first is starting with a total dollar amount, like $5,000, and deducting from this total. Another way is by listing all the desired projects, updates and needs for the project. This is building up the budget to determine a total based on the project’s needs rather than starting with a dollar amount. One final option is a combination method that most use without realizing it. This involves starting with a figure in mind of the total remodel, deducting the priority updates with any remaining dollars going to the items you want for the project but may not need.
An easy way of creating your budget is to use our handy bathroom budget planner. This bathroom budget planner walks through lots of possible updates to your bathroom, along with space for custom costs and projects. Create a total budget that outlines the costs, notes and exact projects to complete your dream bathroom remodel.
Keeping the budget in line for bathroom renovation under $5,000
Staying with your budget is often the hard part. We made this easy with some sample bathroom project sheets with varying costs and resources allowing you to customize your options and price. Pinterest is a great inspiration source to do research on costs and options.
One great tip is to identify your wants and needs to drive the priority of the budget process. An entire show overhaul with new tile and fixtures will cost more than a fitted shower to go over the existing structure. Further, you should identify with a professional if there is damage to be fixed versus if updates are purely cosmetic. Find a great contractor or professional if you are unsure how to properly identify. This will help with potential headaches down the road if you miss a potential issue. Check with your area on permits if you are doing more than just cosmetic updates.
For other home projects, check out our home remodel article for an entire home project worksheet. Start your dream bathroom project with a bathroom budget under 5,000 today!
Bathroom Remodel Ideas – $5,000
If $5,000 is too steep of a budget, check out our Bathroom Remodel Under $1,000 piece for additional ideas to lower your cost. For $5,000, we assume this level of a budget assumes mainly cosmetic updates and rolling up your sleeves. With fresh paint and wallpaper, a new vanity, mirror and some accessories freshens your bathroom. We add a budget for a shower and tub to give you a new take on your bathroom for under $5,000. Budget can be closer to $5,000 with adding labor to help or upgrading accessories. Your local Lowe’s or local hardware store are great resources for finding what you need but don’t discount Etsy or handmade shops for more unique pieces.
A few notes as you are planning your $5,000 bathroom budget remodel. Costs can vary greatly when hiring contract help or do-it-yourself labor. We do not include unforeseen costs like silicone caulking or patching your walls to prep for paint work. This budget is just an estimate and is to be taken as such, so it is a starting point you can use to adjust based on your own needs. You are in charge of your budget and we do not guarantee any prices. It is up to you to do the research, plan and ensure your project meets your needs. Happy remodeling!
| Item | Budget | Stretch Budget | Est Cost | Ideas |
| Bathroom walls | $150 | $200 | Castle Crane Wallpaper accent wall ($40*2) + paint ($50) | |
| Shower/tub | $2,500 | $3,000 | Est 105-115 Sq ft and $15 per sq foot for tile. Try the FlexStone Panel kit which includes much of what you should need. Available at Lowe’s | |
| Ceiling | $25 | $25 | paint | |
| Floor | $400 | $500 | Est 35-40 sq ft (80-$100 materials) + installation ($300) | |
| Vanity | $370 | $400 | Style Selections Cromlee 24″ bowl sink vanity | |
| Sink or top | NA | $100 | included w vanity | |
| Faucet sink | $0 | $75 | included w vanity | |
| Shower faucet | $310 | $350 | Delta Vero Champage 1 Spray Handheld Shower (no valve) | |
| Toilet | $180 | $200 | Kohler Highline Curve White Round Toilet | |
| Mirror | $120 | $130 | Scott living 28″ White Rectangular Mirror | |
| Light fixture | $70 | $150 | Portfolio Lyndsay 3-light fixture brushed nickel | |
| Accessories | $300 | $100 | Pottery Barn towel set ($110), Pottery Barn Vintage Blacksmith Soap Dispenser ($56), Towel Bar ($20) | |
| TOTAL | $4,425 | $5,230 |
Bathroom remodel budget planner
Planning your budget bathroom remodel can be challenging if you don’t know where to start. Our bathroom budget planner will help identify which projects in your bathroom to tackle first, the estimated costs for your budget and the total. These are the most common areas of a bathroom to start with and your project may have your own items. Expand on this budget planner to customize to your own needs. Happy remodeling!