Bathroom Makeover with *ONLY* Renter-Friendly DIYs ✨ (Removable + damage-free!)
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- Опубліковано 27 жов 2024
- My apartment bathroom needs a major design upgrade! While I can't change out the fixtures, I can make a few temporary swaps and peel & stick changes! This video is part one of my renter-friendly bathroom makeover.
In this video I add peel and stick (aka removable) wallpaper, upgrade the light fixture using an easy hack, hide an unorganized closet, and swap out some of the hardware. ✨
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Thanks for all of the feedback everyone! 💕 Part 2 is now live! Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/2WI6rBOH88Q/v-deo.html
The wallpaper in the sink area made a BIG difference. I agree with you about removing the towel rack. In it's place, a collection of art would probably be easier to find...and afford...that a large print to cover the holes. And perhaps a shower curtain that coordinates with the wallpaper.
Great idea on the shower curtain and a piece of art.
That's a great idea for the shower curtain and a good compromise since it gets way too steamy in there for the wallpaper to stick!!
Looks great. You might consider putting clip rings on the curtain over the closet so that it would slide open and closed easily. Everything looks great so far!❤
I am loving all this feedback!! 💜 Here's a little teaser for what's to come in part 2:
- Renter-friendly ideas to add character
- More DIYs
- Some fun thrifted finds for styling
- Some sort of decision on the towel rod area 😅
Art over the toilet, but with humidity I'd go with something metal or acrylic. Maybe a pretty mirror? You could get another tension rod & small curtain panel over the shelves, maybe matching whatever shower curtain you go with?
That's what I was thinking as well
Looks great! I'd also frame the mirror with moulding using double-sided tape.
This is definitely something I want to try!
Love the wallpaper you chose. It looks great! Can’t wait to see the rest of the makeover. 🥰🤗
Art over the toilet, something bold and colorful
I really like the start to your bathroom makeover. I really have wanted to makeover my bathroom also! I agree on using artwork instead of the towel bar in matching colors to the vanity area. You could do one of your artwork projects to create something for the area.
Artwork over the toilet and decorative hooks near shower for towels. I’d put pretty baskets to hide your towels ventilated shelves. Or cover the ventilated shelves with wood. Shower curtain to match the wallpaper. The wallpaper made such a huge difference as well as the light bulbs. I’m renting and have the same light fixtures. I’m going to swap my bulbs out. Thanks for sharing!
I would definitely move the towel rack and adding hooks on other wall. Adding some art would look great. Nice job on the sink area!😄
Love your wallpaper choice and upgrade. The wall with the toilet seems to be the focal point and draws your first impression. I agree the towel bar needs to be removed and something beautiful will change the mood of the bathroom. I’m excited to see the outcome since I am dealing with the same issues. I ended up mounting a small cabinet near the shower with rolled up bath towels since It felt damp when it was exposed. I do have a floating shelf with a motion sensor light diffuser that creates enough light in the middle of the night. I’m so excited to see your ideas as I need some inspiration. Thank you for sharing and can’t wait to see what you do.
love what you’ve done so far i vote on the gallery or one big piece of art above the toilet
I would put a frame around the mirror. It is looking really pretty.
That wallpaper is gorgeous. Such a game changer for that space looks so high-end my new bathroom in my new rental is teeny tiny and I think something like that would be amazing.
The wallpaper made such a difference! It would look so nice in a smaller space!
Another easy renter friendly upgrade would the switch and outlet covers. Great job!
In the toilet area you could design a valance type cover for the light fixture and put a nice piece of artwork below so the light shines on it.
If you have any wallpaper left, you could cut a big piece and frame it and put that over the toilet to tie the both rooms together. Or a triptych of three narrow panels of that wallpaper I’m 65 I’ve been renting now for the past eight years. In fact, I’m just moving to a new rental which I think we’re gonna stay a while finally lol and I’ve really been enjoying watching you. You are very sweet and unassuming and your DIY’s are easy to follow.
Thank you so much, you are so kind 💜
Yes, I’d remove the towel bar in toilet area and put up a big piece of art. And hooks for towels would look better anyway.
You should cover the wire shelving with a diy faux wood cover.
Hi Ally, I absolutely love your wall paper choice. It did make a big difference for sure. So did the lights. I think you could put a couple of shelves where you were thinking. I think it will look better. Who on their right mind would put a towel hanger above the toilet.? Putting shelves On it would be great. You know the ones that slide over or on that towel rack, it would completely hide the towel rack. Maybe a couple of them, then you could use them for small pictures or plants hanging down. I think it would look really good. Whatever you decide, will look great. Good luck.❤️
Thank you for sharing your rental DIYs! I like the idea of adding a decorative shelf above the toilet and hooks on the reverse wall. Idea: adding wood shelf inserts over the existing. Wire shelves. Also adding a wood frame around the mirror would really help to tie in another stain color or the paint color from your room.
Ok, I just started watching and had to pause the vid to let you know timing couldn't be better. I'm in the process of doing my bathroom, (in fact I just ordered a few items last night), and we have some similarities. I have no doubt I'll pick up a few things here that I can use.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Edit: We have the same lights, I changed out clear bulbs for white as well. It made it better but I still despise the fixture lol. If I may suggest, remove the towel bar and replace it with a framed picture. Hang either a matching shower curtain or a fabric curtain that has some of the colors from the picture on a tension rod to cover the wire shelves.
Oh, and I agree with you about the cabinet doors. It would be great if you could maybe stain them dark but because they have so many wedges and uneven surfaces covering them with contact or peel and stick would only be a beast.
Wall art is a great idea. Perhaps collage art in thrifted frames in black (spray painted) that have texture to tie in the area of the sink over. Also, you may want to consider covering the wire shelves with the most inexpensive wood you can find to make those shelves look like floating shelves. Love the wallpaper, so far it looks great!
I like the artwork idea for over the toilet! Also putting removable hooks near the shower for your towels instead is a perfect idea.
This was a great transformation with a big impact! It's starting to look so much better.
Love what you've done so far with the space! Such a big difference. Have you thought about framing the mirror out? Not sure what finish/color but your other wood projects have turned out so beautifully.
I would put a custom sized fabric wall pocket (multiple pockets) for small item storage (femine hygiene products etc) used in that room. Could be made from colorful print fabric to provide "art" you are thinking the room needs. Suspend it on the towel rod like a curtain but it would hang flat (hoping that makes sense). Then you can put towel hooks on the opposite wall where towel storage makes more logistical sense to me. Can't wait to see what you decide to do.
I like those true renter friendly makeover you are doing!
Hello from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦. What an amazing transformation. Regarding 'Renter' light fixtures. I have swapped out several fixtures in my apartment, including installing an 'Enclosed Ceiling Fan'. I have kept safe everything I removed and can easily put them back to their original places if & when I leave. In the Toilet/Shower room YES, remove the towel bar!!. Your idea for hooks is a great idea and you could add an over the door bar/hook system (Wish I could add pics lol). For behind the toilet I would find a large 'Whimsical' Bathroom related image or print (Just for a giggle) and add that to the wall. Adding black, adds a level of class & sophistication. Buy a second expandable shower curtain rod to put in behind for the liner and on the outer rod add your 'Custom' curtain for a great finish!! Keep going!!!!
Wow what a transformation, I would put a piece of artwork over the toilet. Looks amazing, love your channel😊
Thanks so much!! It already looks so much better!! I can't wait to put the finishing touches!
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I’m just watching now. This is old idea but you could do a peel and stick cane look for the middle of cupboards. Amazon looks really good!
Maybe a mirror, in place of towel rack .Its the first wall you see❤
Just a few small changes and it looks much better and brighter
Take some of the wallpaper and put it in a frame and hang above the decorative towels. Maybe you can take some green leaves dry them in a book and place the on the wallpaper in tbe frame to tie the green to your bedroom
I think shelves would be so so pretty in that bathroom! Give you a little more storage? And take out that towel each. Some black hooks by the shower would look much cleaner. I love the wallpaper too! You’re killin it!
It’s beautiful! ❤️ Can’t wait to see what else you do. ❤️
I would put the towels on the side you get out of. I think I would also put a curtain to cover your shelves. Then shelving over the toilet will look better. You could even use the same shower curtain if you wanted
What about closing off those wire shelves? They detract from any decor. Then you can hang pretty/functional shelves. And thanks for the tip on the light bulbs. I have those ugly fixtures too! They really did make a difference.
I have an idea to make that space look less like an eyesore that I'm super excited about! And yes!! I can't believe how much changing the bulbs (and the color temperature) made a difference!
Great job! I would go for an over-the-toilet cabinet myself. If storage isn't needed, opt for one with glass doors and use it as a medicine/decor cabinet. Kind of like how you stage the shelves of your craft room. You can use it to store toilet paper and keep items like wipes, towels, books, candles, potpourri, etc... all within reach (then use the storage area for backup/other toiletries). I would also find a way to hide the built in shelving- I love storage but hate those wire racks being visible (same in my apt.). Maybe use a small pull curtain (where its rolled at the top and you can pull it up and down) or something you can drape and tuck to the side. I agree with moving the towel hooks. I think a large piece of art above the toilet looks odd when the room is so bare- adding in more furniture would make it feel more cozy, especially since its already jolting to have to exit the bathroom to wash your hands. I love the suggestion I saw to frame the wallpaper. Not to make more work, but I also agree that DIYing a cover/shade for the light fixtures and a frame for the mirror would be awesome. You inspired me to DIY my whole apt. last year, so I agree the work is worth it! Thank you for all your tips girlie. Now I'm off to go do what I just suggested in my own bathroom lol.
It looks good so far for above the toilet maybe art work. Can’t wait for the next one. Have a great day ❤
Thanks Crystal! I'm so ready to complete this makeover!! The changes already have made a difference
If you have leftover wallpaper from the new batch, you could frame some in a large frame to cover the towel bar holes. This would help tie the two spaces together.
At least you HAVE handles!!😂 I have those crappy 90s cabinets in the kitchen & bathrooms in my apt to where you have to cram your fingertips into the groove to open. Then if for some reason you get water 💦 everywhere it’s almost impossible to dry it out of that freakin lil groove. 😠
I LOVE EVERYTHING that you’ve done so far to your apt!! Sure do miss energy like that!! 😊 Keep on going you, can’t wait to see what you come up with NEXT!! ✌🏻from NC 😎
Ugh I know that feeling! I had those same type of cabinets two apartments ago!
We have a separated, toilet shower area as well. Towel hooks don’t always let the towels get very dry, so we ended up leaving the towel bar over the toilet because like you, because there are two people using the bathroom and we need the hanging space. Add art above the toilet towel bar and then add another towel bar (if you make it match, the landlord just might ask you to leave it) or hooks for easy towel access on the other side.
Nice! 👍🏻 I’ve seen on line diy fabric shades for vanity lights.
The wallpaper is very nice! All the changes you made is great. I would also remove the towel rack above the toilet, it is a strange place to put towels for sure. Artwork would be my choice for that wall, something colorful and only one piece that covers the holes. The removable black hooks on the other wall for your towels is a great idea. I would also add a nice shower curtain, something that provides colors and texture. Also, maybe paint the walls to create a connection. 🙂
Definitely some art above the toilet also you can make a shade of some sort to cover the light fixture in that area, and I would cover the wire rack shelving with wood that you could lift right off when you move out
I really want to cover the light with a DIY shade! I'm just afraid it'll make the room darker since there's no light above the shower
Those light fixtures are super easy to swap out. It'll take you no time at all and what a difference new ones would make. You're right. The towel bar behind the toilet is very awkward and seems out of place. I definitely would move the towels to the opposite wall like you suggested. I would also hide all the wire shelving with a curtain. A shelf or two behind the toilet would look good or perhaps a large piece of art. If you're not going to replace the builder-grade mirror, I can totally see you making a frame for it.
The vanity area looks much better. Really like the curtain and I am curious as to why not do the same in the bathroom for the shelf storage area? Then move the towel bar & put up a shelf. You like to decorate & are good at it. So, decorate a shelf above the stool.
I also like to keep as much stuff as far away from the stool as possible. You never know what's floating in the air. Ewww! One thing I like to do in a new rental is get a soft close toilet seat. Love them!
One final thing. No rug in front of the vanity? Cover that dark floor & give your tootsies something warm to stand on. Just some thoughts. Great job on the whole apartment.
I really like what you've done so far... I didn't even know removable wallpaper existed! But, I just can't get past those light fixtures... so dated and ghastly! I'd want to put something above them that would hang down and disguise those still glaring bulbs.
Maybe build a simple cornice from foam board over your light?
I use a big piece of art in my bathroom. I would also use a tall faux plant beside your toilet
You can frame the large mirror in the bathroom, black , or white,crème.rent friendly ❤
I would leave the towel bar and just put a decorative towel set on it and then do your hooks on the opposite wall and use those for everyday use
I use the towel bar above the toilet Nd use that for decorate towels. The bad thing about hooks for towels is that they dont really get dry st the bottom of the hanging towel. Get a towel bar and install across from the toilet. If you fold in half and hang the towels to dry. I have towels i use and towels that are decorative. It takes up some wall space.
What a difference I rent also.I would put a picture or mirror above the toilet and a curtain across the shelf area.I have a built in desk I don't need turn it into a coffee bar.Then put a cafe curtain across the front to hid my file boxes and shredder.always enjoy your videos have a bless week.curtains are great sink area looks great 🎉frame around big mirror?
Since you can't put up matching wallpaper (I think you can and should. ) paint the walls so they are closer to the wallpaper color. Add towel holders in black. Add a picture above the toilet. You need to create a connection between the two rooms.
Nice work - your designs are great!!! I think a 3m hook for a mirror over the toilet would cover the towel rack and help the odd placed light make sense and it would match the mirror and light over the main vanity! Since you can see both from the hall to bathroom they would balance each other!
Glass shelves from IKEA so you can easily adjust the clips that hold the glass! Hang another curtain in front of toilet room shelves.
I agree the towel bar over the toilet is not ok! Definitely move the towels to the opposite wall and, if you can, add a shelf over the toilet. If your lease doesn’t allow for that, art would be great!
It already looks much better. If you can devise a way to put a renter friendly frame around the mirror, that would look great.
That is definitely in the works 😉
I'd put a cut floating shelf where the towels are and then build some wood covers for the wire shelves to make them all matching and intentional. Then you can add some cute decor to the floating shelf and make it the center of attention and draw your eyes away from the storage shelve!
Love your bedroom so much. Where did you get your plaid curtains, just lovely.
Put a big piece of artwork above the toilet and put towel hooks next to shower entrance plus get boxes that match maybe in wicker for those shelves.
a shelf over the toilet would be nice for extra storage and maybe a hanging plant, and add another tension rod withe the same curtain to hide the shelves for laundry towels etc......
Leave the towel bar and put a shelve above it. Add hooks next to shower. Can never have enough places to hang things
Put a shelf over the toilet or a big piece of artwork. Also, put the wallpaper on the insets of the vanity.
I would definitely remove the towel bar and have something for your towels on the other side, like you suggested. Above the toilet looks kind of cluttered. If you already have a lot of storage I wouldn't really go for open shelving in the bathroom above the toilet. Like you said, there's a lot of moisture and moisture and dust gets so dirty so quickly, so the open shelving wouldn't look nice and decorative for too long, I don't think. Some artwork could be nice, for sure 🙂
I'm definitely considering artwork or a small gallery wall for that space! Thanks for the input!! 💕
@@ActuallyAlli You're welcome, I look forward to seeing what you do with it!
Yes, remove the towel bar and put either a large piece of art or a gallery
I think you’re always doing a great job Allie so what do you think about interjecting some serious texture into your space I would have hoped for some really awesome grasscloth ( but I know it’s really pricy especially for a rental but you really could find some amazing textured shades to turn into an awesome one of a kind type shower curtains as for the bedroom I’m holding out for some of the same type shades for the windows 😊I crave texture it is so transforming in such a charming cozy way looking foward to next vedio
For the cabinets it seems like you may have to leave them as is since those edges look hard to cover with contact paper
That's what I'm thinking too. If only it was my house, I'd paint the vanity a fun color!
I know this sounds silly but I "framed" my rental bathroom mirror with electrical tape, and it looks pretty great.
Please add color with your towels and shower curtain. Also, I'd add another tension rod to separate the sink area from the bedroom - so that the light doesn't wake up the sleeping person if the other needs to get up and get ready for the day. imo
I would use black electrical tape around the mirror. Easy to peel off when you leave.
How about contact paper on the mirror to make it look like an arched mirror?
What if u hung a cute, framed mirror over the existing mirror with command hooks?
loved your content really helpful btw are you looking for video editor?
Can you leave the wallpaper when you leave?
OK, this is coming from somewhat a little bit older of a audience member and somebody that’s been a designer and decorator for about 20 years in a large city so for the bathroom I would first of all get a simply small patterned curtain and attention bar and hang it over that shelving area on the other side of the toilet so you can see the shelves. Then I would put a wooden shelf over the toilet that matches the tone of wood of the vanity making it make sense. so therefore, yes, take down the towel bar over the toilet that’s really gross and then just put two small hooks on the wall closer to where you get in and out of the shower and the two rooms together with the color of the shelf and you’ve got another smaller pattern that maybe you wanted with the original wallpaper? My answer to all the dilemmas good luck.
Definitely remove the towel bar and move hooks to the wall across from the toilet then add a large piece of art to could cover the towel bar holes!
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I like your drape but I think I would have gone with sheers.
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put a nice photo or the shelves over the toilet. Why dont you ask the landload to put a bifold door the that space instead of a curtain
I would do art
Please do not have fabrics or shelving above toilet (let’s be frank, just gros). Since you do not want a lot of holes in the wall, opt for some inexpensive canvas art light enough to use comnand strips to hang. You always run the risk of shower water hitting art work so don’t invest too much in this. If nailing is not a problem , opt for something in glass or laminated in matte finish that can tolerate moisture. You could also hang a lightweight lattice and suspend air plants or ferns in lightweight pots. I suppose you could add a free standing archway over toilet and hang plants that thrive in low light but high humidity.