ᐅ Bathroom Renovation on a Tight Budget & Washing Machine Connection
Created on: 22 Feb 2022 11:48
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kati1337
Hello everyone!
We are preparing to move this summer.
As a temporary solution until our new home is ready, we will be staying for one year in a very old house.
The house has been in the family for a long time but will likely be sold rather than renovated by us, so none of us want to invest much money into it.
However, the current situation in the small bathrooms is something I cannot live with – not even for one year.
So, for me, this is the moment to start doing some DIY work. It’s a good project to experiment with since it can hardly get any worse than it is now. 😉
My question to you: Who has experience or tips on improving the look of very old bathrooms with a limited budget?
Our goal is to repaint the bathtub and at least paint or cover the wall tiles.
For the floor, I would like something with a wood appearance – maybe vinyl could be installed over it?
These are just rough ideas. I’m thankful for any input or inspiration.
This is just one of two bathrooms. This will probably be our “toilet room,” as the shower/tub is unlikely to be used. There is another bathroom of the same size, for which I don’t have pictures yet, with sanitary fixtures in an unpleasant curry brown. I would like to change the color of the sinks there, but I have no idea if that’s possible.
We will probably replace the toilets in both bathrooms before moving in.
Last but not least:
This old kitchen will become our laundry room. Now we need to figure out how to connect a washing machine where the sink is currently located. Is that doable? It’s not absolutely necessary to keep the sink functional, but it would be nice. If so, what would we need to do and acquire?
We are preparing to move this summer.
As a temporary solution until our new home is ready, we will be staying for one year in a very old house.
The house has been in the family for a long time but will likely be sold rather than renovated by us, so none of us want to invest much money into it.
However, the current situation in the small bathrooms is something I cannot live with – not even for one year.
So, for me, this is the moment to start doing some DIY work. It’s a good project to experiment with since it can hardly get any worse than it is now. 😉
My question to you: Who has experience or tips on improving the look of very old bathrooms with a limited budget?
Our goal is to repaint the bathtub and at least paint or cover the wall tiles.
For the floor, I would like something with a wood appearance – maybe vinyl could be installed over it?
These are just rough ideas. I’m thankful for any input or inspiration.
This is just one of two bathrooms. This will probably be our “toilet room,” as the shower/tub is unlikely to be used. There is another bathroom of the same size, for which I don’t have pictures yet, with sanitary fixtures in an unpleasant curry brown. I would like to change the color of the sinks there, but I have no idea if that’s possible.
We will probably replace the toilets in both bathrooms before moving in.
Last but not least:
This old kitchen will become our laundry room. Now we need to figure out how to connect a washing machine where the sink is currently located. Is that doable? It’s not absolutely necessary to keep the sink functional, but it would be nice. If so, what would we need to do and acquire?
haydee schrieb:
You shouldn’t be disgusted. But always keep in mind, it’s a temporary solution and only the appearance should be disregarded.
How far along are you with a new property?
How is the noise situation in the new accommodation? In the temporary accommodation, it should be quite okay – though of course you only really know once you’re there.
Hopefully, it will be good in the new place. We had two plots of land combined and plan to build roughly in the middle. That way, we’ll definitely have significantly more space on the sides compared to neighboring houses.
We might even be able to buy a plot right next door if it’s still available by the time we have enough liquidity. They’re not particularly expensive. But even if someone else buys it, we’ll still be quite a distance away.
Another advantage is that we’re close to family there. If someone really annoys me on a Sunday, in theory, we can just get in the car with a tray of cake from the bakery and visit family in the neighboring town. It’s usually very quiet there because it’s near the forest edge. And just knowing we have that option is nice when no one is bothering me. 😉
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WilderSueden23 Feb 2022 11:18At this point, I’m not really sure what’s so bad about the bathrooms and the kitchen. Sure, they look outdated, like something from your grandfather’s time, but I don’t see anything disgusting about them. It’s really just a temporary solution. Installing a new kitchen now, which won’t fit anywhere later, seems a bit excessive—especially since you still have an expensive house construction ahead of you.
WilderSueden schrieb:
I’m not really sure what’s so bad about the bathrooms and the kitchen. Sure, it looks old-fashioned, like at grandpa’s place, but I don’t find anything disgusting about it. It’s just a temporary solution after all. Installing a new kitchen now that won’t fit anywhere later seems a bit excessive, especially since you still have an expensive house build ahead of you. Oh, the kitchen shown is not going to be the kitchen. It’s the laundry room. It’s on the wrong floor to become our actual kitchen.
The bathroom shown was just an example; it will at most be used as a toilet since there are several leaks. When you shower there, the ceiling below gets wet. :/
The disgusting part starts when someone walks in without holding their nose. 😉
Since it’s not your kitchen, why not remove the stove and place the washing machine underneath? The connections would need to be adjusted accordingly, but this should usually be possible while still keeping the sink usable. For the bathroom, as suggested here, you could paint the walls and either paint or re-wallpaper the sloped ceiling. The washbasin and toilet can be replaced quite easily by yourself and are available at reasonable prices if you opt for something simple.
Regarding the carpet in the house, I would probably recommend removing it and then installing either a basic carpet or simple laminate flooring. I think this is more practical, not too expensive, and since it will only be used for 1 to 1.5 years, it doesn’t need to be high-quality. You could also use leftover stock if the quantity fits.
As you mentioned, you don’t want to spend too much money, but you still want to feel comfortable during that 1 to 1.5 year period. For a new kitchen, I would probably consider Ikea as well. The cabinets can later be used in the basement, and simple appliances are sufficient for the time being. Alternatively, you could buy appliances that can be transferred to the kitchen in the new build later on (at least the stove/cooktop, refrigerator, and freezer). The latter two are also well suited as appliances that can be moved to the basement later.
Regarding the carpet in the house, I would probably recommend removing it and then installing either a basic carpet or simple laminate flooring. I think this is more practical, not too expensive, and since it will only be used for 1 to 1.5 years, it doesn’t need to be high-quality. You could also use leftover stock if the quantity fits.
As you mentioned, you don’t want to spend too much money, but you still want to feel comfortable during that 1 to 1.5 year period. For a new kitchen, I would probably consider Ikea as well. The cabinets can later be used in the basement, and simple appliances are sufficient for the time being. Alternatively, you could buy appliances that can be transferred to the kitchen in the new build later on (at least the stove/cooktop, refrigerator, and freezer). The latter two are also well suited as appliances that can be moved to the basement later.
Yes, I was thinking the same about the carpet; it really isn’t in good condition anymore, both visually and in terms of smell. This is, for example, in the future dining room. It would definitely look better if it were removed.
Do you think I can handle this as a beginner? I have never installed flooring before, but from what I have seen in our house—how quickly it went and how easy it seemed to cut and snap vinyl flooring with that cutter—it didn’t look that difficult.
Do you think I can handle this as a beginner? I have never installed flooring before, but from what I have seen in our house—how quickly it went and how easy it seemed to cut and snap vinyl flooring with that cutter—it didn’t look that difficult.
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