How to Create a Luxury Bathroom on a Budget

Looking for a way to make create a luxury bathroom while also keeping your budget in check?

We completely get it!

When working on a recent remodel (Rambler Home Remodel) we encountered a similar problem that many of our clients face.

We had to create a whole new bathroom with a small budget but wanted to make sure it still had a high-end, luxury look.

Below you can see a picture of the bathroom we created.

It is small, but the design has a powerful impact, which worked will on this home.

Using this remodel as our starting example, here are some of the tricks we used to get the most out of our budget while creating a beautiful space with a luxury feel.

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1. For A Luxury Bathroom Look, Go Big!

We love the look of marble but the price isn't always budget friendly.

These large format marble-look porcelain tiles are a great price and often easier (thus less expensive) to install.

Picking a tile with a light color and polished finish makes the shower look huge and keeps the room light and bright!

2. Mixing Materials Is The Key To A Budget-Friendly Luxury Bathroom

The shower floor and niche are a great place to incorporate a more expensive mosaic tile.

In this bathroom, we used a marble herringbone mosaic tile.

It brought color and texture to the space while staying more cost-effective because the space where it was installed in much smaller.

3. Keep Your Luxury Bathroom Design Simple And Classic

Pick a simple color palette and classic shapes for more permanent items like the tile, vanity, and vanity top.

You want the look to stand the test of time which means it is less likely you will need to remodel soon and will save you money long-term.

4. Create A Luxury Look For Less With Contrasting Colors

If you want a high impact look, go for bold!

In this space the dark floor tile allows the room to feel grounded and makes the space look and feel much higher end.

If you're not feeling brave enough to go with a contrasting tile, then consider a pop of color with your paint.

It is easy and cost effective to change for those cautious of too much color commitment.

5. Remember To Use Remnants For A High-End Bathroom Countertop

Your bathroom will get a lot of use and a lot of cleaning, especially the countertop.

Keep in mind the importance of using durable materials while also going for that high-end look.

If a vanity doesn’t come with a top included, we prefer to use quartz remnants for our vanities because it is durable, comes in a wide array of colors and styles and can actually be quite affordable.

The easiest way to get that affordable vanity top is to ask for a remnant.

Often countertop installers will have smaller leftover pieces from other projects and will sell them to you at a discounted rate.

This is a great way to get that beautiful countertop you have been waiting for without the high price tag.

More Budget-Friendly Luxury Bathroom Design Inspiration!

If you need a little more help creating your own luxury bathroom, here are a few completely design luxury-look bathroom options for you to consider.

To keep things simple, I designed the items to fit a 5’ x 8’ bathroom (shown below), as it is a typical size for many older homes.

If you have more space in your bathroom -lucky you!

You’ll probably want to size up to a larger vanity to work in your bathroom, and will have more flexibility with the sizes of other selections as well. Just keep in mind, the more space, the more cost to finish the space.