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    Home » DIY Ideas » 100 Cheap and Easy DIY Bathroom Ideas

    100 Cheap and Easy DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Published: Apr 22, 2017 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Stephy 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    diy bathroom ideas

    These DIY bathroom ideas are inexpensive and easy to do. Also, many of these  ideas are great for small bathrooms.

    Crafting Supplies You May Need:

    • Scissors
    • Glue (E6000 glue, and/or super glue)
    • Mod Podge
    • Glue gun and glue sticks
    • Tape
    • Paint or foam brushes
    • Ruler
    • Tape measure
    • X-Acto Knife
    • Pencil
    • Marker

    Pallet and Wood Project Tools:

    • circular saw or hand saw
    • jig saw
    • hammer and nails
    • wood glue
    • sandpaper

    Towel Rack and Storage DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Back of the Door Towel Holders
    All you need is 3 towel bars

    Side of Cabinet Storage
    decorative handle + gold spray paint + knobs

    Decorative Towel Hangers (Source Unknown)
    thrift store picture frames + white and black spray paint + decorative hooks

    Ladder Towel Rack
    small ladder + spray paint

    Under Shelf Towel Rack
    towel rod + wall shelf + mounting hardware

    Pallet Towel Rack
    mirror with frame + nail gun + frame wire + picture hangers

    Rope Towel Holder
    galvanized clips +  clear nail polish + screws + wall anchors

    Towel Bar Organizer
    towel bars + bins or baskets + s-hooks

    Wall Baskets for Bath Linens
    3 different sized baskets

    Rustic Towel Bar 
    pallet (free) + towel bar + robe hook

    Towel Rack  (Using a Wine Rack)

    Crate Storage
    wood crate + baskets + wood stain

    Bathroom Crate Storage Shelves
    wood crates + wood stain + polyurethane + plywood + adjustable wrench + casters + drill


    Shelving DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Crate Storage
    crates + spray paint or stain + large-picture hanging strips +  exterior clear coat

    Toilet Paper Shelf
    “shadow box” picture frame + white spray paint

    Above Door Storage

    Over The Toilet Shelving
    wood board + nails +  wood glue  + drill & screws + wood stain

    Bathroom DIY Magazine Rack
    wood + paint + level + nails and hammer (or nail gun) + putty

    Hanging Basket Storage (Source Unknown)
    set of 3 baskets + rope + heavy duty hook

    Over The Toilet Tank Storage
    toilet paper holder + wire basket + over-the-tank magazine holder

    Bathroom Shelf (Original Source unknown)

    Bathroom Shelf with Towel Hooks 
    wood boards +  molding + caulk + wood glue + putty + primer + paint

    DIY Hanging Storage 
    wood shelves + wood dowels + drill + hook +  brackets + wood stain + polyurethane

    Over the Sink Shelf
    This is just a wood cd rack mounted horizontally to the wall.
    You can find one at the thrift store for cheap
    or you could easily build one out of pallet wood.

    DIY Floating Bathroom Shelves
    wood board + nails +  Wood Glue  + drill & screws + wood stain

    Toilet Paper Holder and Shelf 
    bronze toilet paper holder + scrap wood + wood stain & polyurethane + corner brackets and screws

    Ladder Storage (Source Unknown)
    ladder + wood stain + baskets + fabric (for basket lining)

    IKEA Spice Rack Shelving
    spice rack ($4) + white spray paint


    Container Storage DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Storage Jars
    round candleholder + 3 glass taper candleholder + E-6000 glue + urn candleholder + hurricane candleholder
    You just have to glue the taper candleholder to the bottom of the other candleholders

    Macon Jar Bathroom Organizer Set
    mason jars + white paint + clear coat sealant + mason jar soap lid converter kit + mason jar flower frog

    Mason Jar Tissue Holder
    mason jar  + scrapbook paper + tissue

    Bath & Body Organizers
    small clear plastic boxes + black permanent marker

    DIY Mason Jar Storage Idea 
    mason jars + spray paint + acrylic paint +  stencils + wood + wood glue + clamps + wood knobs

    Bathroom Organizer
    jars with lids + saw tooth hanger + chalkboard paint + small wood pallet + E600

    Mason Jar Pallet Organizer
    hose clamps + wood stain + mason jars

    Mason Jar Organizers
    mason jars + hose clamps + scrap wood + picture hanging kit + screws

    Mason Jar Toothbrush Holder
    mason jars + hose clamps + screws

    Dollar Store Soap Dispenser
    soap dispenser + glass gems + softsoap + flowers
    You can get the last 3 item at Dollar Tree

    DIY Rustic Mason Jar Scones
    mason jar + leather strap + reclaimed wood


    Under The Sink and Drawer DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Under the Sink Makeover
    nesting bins + metal shower caddy

    Under The Sink Extra Shelf
    wood board (cut to size) + white spray paint + pegs

    DIY Drawer Dividers
    wood lathes.($0.55 at Home Depot) + wood glue + white spray paint + drawer liners

    Under The Sink Organization
    3 magazine holders + 1 plastic tub

    Bathroom Cleaning Supplies & Toilet Paper Storage
    tension rod + plastic bin

    Medicine Storage
    plastic bin with drawers + labels

    Under Sink Organization
    stackable bins

    Drawer Makeup Organizers
    Assorted Plastic Drawer Organizers

    Hair Appliance Storage
    file folder box + hair straightener , blow dryer, etc.
    or you can use a over the cabinet door wire basket

    Hair Appliance Storage
    all you need for this is command hooks

    Curling Iron and Cords Holder
    pvc pipes + double sided tape

    Cabinet Door Storage Bins (free plans included)
    saw +  hammer & nails + wood filler + putty knife + sandpaper + paint + labels

    Inside Cabinet Door Storage
    plastic baskets + command hooks


    Makeup DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Makeup Organizer
    clear plastic organizers + double-sized tape

    Fingernail Polish Display Stand
    black foam board + picture frame

    Makeup Storage
    makeup brushes + river pebbles + square candleholder

    Gold Makeup
    gold spray paint + plastic organizer tray + mason jar + fake flowers + clear vase filler raindrop

    Copper Cup Organizer 
    wood board + copper tumblers + colored leather lace + white  paint + sawtooth picture hangers

    Tiered Tray
    glass taper candleholder + white plate + white saucer

    DIY Mirrored Vanity Tray
    frame + mirror + drawer handles + rubber pads + silver spray paint

    Rotating Makeup Organizer

    Makeup Organizer (using a cutlery tray)

    Toothbrush Organizer (using a cutlery tray)

    Magnetic Strip Organizer
    (for the inside of the medicine cabinet door)
    magnetic strip + tweezers, bobby pins, etc.

    Make-up Magnet Board
    acrylic or spray paint + metal cut to size +  spray adhesive + fabric + magnets

    Cosmetic Organizing Carousel

    Jewelry Holder from a Cutlery Tray
    wooden cutlery tray + paint + knobs  + cup hooks

    Cook Jar Nail Polish Holder
    You can get the cookie jar at Dollar Tree


    Shower DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Bathroom Organizer
    small pails + suction cup hook + white rope + s-hooks

    Bath Product Organization
    shower curtain rod + curtain rings with clips

    Shower Storage
    small mesh over the door shoe organizer + curtain rings with clips

    Rustic Bath Caddy
    reclaimed wood board + saw  + sandpaper + wood screws + drill + waterproofer

    Other DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Cardboard Box Basket
    jute twine + cardboard + white fabric

    Metallic Rope Throw Basket
    round laundry basket + paint + jute rope  + 1 yard felt

    DIY Nautical Bathroom Candles
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    mpty jars + sand + white pillar candles

    Wine Cork Bath Mat
    175 wine corks  + hot glue sticks + non-adhesive shelf liner

    Fabric Toilet Paper Holder 
    fabric + needle + thread

    Pebble Shower Floor
    river rocks (Dollar Tree) + grout

    Pebble Bath Mat
    river rocks + cement glue + rubber mat

    DIY Rag Rug
    towel + fabric + sewing machine + thread

    Rope Rug
    polypropylene rope + white duct tape + nonslip rug pad


    Wall Art DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Flush Sign
    –halk paint + wax + wood + metal letters + sanding block

    Pallet Bathroom Art
    pallet wood + stencils + acrylic paint + rope

    Chevron and Burlap Wall Art
    wood letters + burlap + plywood + spray paint + wood glue + picture hanging kit

    Letter Wall Art
    wood letters + aqua spray paint

    Framed Bathroom Mirror
    wood + saw + staple gun & staples  + wood glue

    Rustic Bathroom Signs
    pallet wood + wood stain + white acrylic paint + stencils + twine + white paint marker (for arrow)

    Bathroom Wall Art
    chalk paint + dark soft wax + parchment printer paper + mod podge


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    1. S. Smith says

      July 29, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      I love all of these ideas & can’t wait to try some of them out!!!!

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