With bathroom remodel costs averaging $12,120 in 2025 according to Angi, many homeowners seek ways to cut costs while still arriving at a finished product they love. Even if you’re not a super-skilled DIYer who can do all of the work yourself, there are ways to trim the price tag without sacrificing quality and style. Browse this handy list of budget bathroom remodel ideas and be inspired!

 

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1. Do the painting yourself.

 

Painting a bathroom is doable even for many people who do not consider themselves handy, and taking care of this yourself can knock hundreds of dollars off your remodel price. If you haven’t painted a room before, the task can seem daunting at first. However, there are resources at your fingertips such as this step-by-step guide from The Spruce.

 

2. Look for additional aspects of the project that match your skill set.

 

If you ARE a skilled DIYer, you may be able to undertake other parts of the remodel as well. Take the glass shower installation, for example. Points to consider include:

• Do you have experience with this type of work?
• Are you strong enough to work with heavy sheets of glass?
• Is someone available to assist with those parts of the install that call for two people?
• Are informational resources available to you?

If you determine that you are able to carry out the installation, you can purchase the necessary hardware from Glass Simple, as we make the same professional grade products available to homeowners and business clients alike.

 

3. Shop creatively to get what you need for less.

 

You can also look for bargains on bathroom appliances, furniture, and fixtures. Auctions, estate sales, flea markets, yard sales, and online marketplaces can be sources of gently used vanities, mirrors, light fixtures, and even commodes. Accessories such as towels, rugs, and window treatments can also be bought for less if you shop stores featuring bargains on overstocked or closeout items.

 

4. Keep cost in mind when designing the renovated space.

 

There are levels of expense even within the same category of item. For example, there is a huge price range for tiles. If you love a specialty tile, use it for a border or accent and choose something simple to cover the rest of the surface to get a look you love while keeping costs down. Also, if you’ve decided on a glass shower, keep the following points in mind.

• Including a header on your frameless shower design lets you use slightly thinner (and therefore cheaper) glass panels.
• If your bathroom is well-waterproofed and your shower has good floor slope and drain placement, you may be able to use just a simple splash guard. This would consist of a single piece of glass either attached with clamps or hinged to the wall. The shower entrance is left open, and you’ve cut costs by reducing how much glass and metal was used to enclose the shower.
• Specialty finishes and highly customized designs always cost more.

 

5. Only replace what you have to.

 

In some cases, you can reuse or upcycle an existing fixture instead of buying a brand new one. For instance, if you’re planning to replace your vanity, consider whether you could give it a fresh look by refinishing it and swapping out the hardware with more on-trend pieces. Likewise, something like the toilet might just need a thorough cleaning and the replacement of a few of its internal components.

 

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Glass Simple is here to assist with your bathroom remodel project by offering frameless glass shower hardware and more without a minimum order requirement or the necessity of opening a business account with us. Shopping with Glass Simple you can have key items for your project delivered right to your home. Call our team with any questions – (571)707-7760.