Bathroom styling tips to get big results without spending big bucks

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This week I set myself the challenge to style my bathroom for under $100, proving you don’t have to spend big bucks to get fab results.

Following my five bathroom styling tips, I’ll show you how you can style your bathroom on a budget without compromising on the look.

1. Layer, layer, layer

One of the quickest and easiest ways to create a sense of luxe is to layer items.

You’ll see I’ve used this trick all around the bathroom. Stacking a soap dish on top of a folded face towel on the concrete trivet, placing several items on a towel on the bath shelf, and even simply placing one towel on top of another on the edge of the bath.

Layer items on shelf — Layering items is one of our top bathroom styling tips to achieve an elevated look on a budget!

2. Embrace texture

A space can feel lacking when everything in it is flat and one-dimensional — that’s why it’s important to embrace texture.

From the tufted bathmat to the ribbed pot plant, I’ve injected many textures into this bathroom. And found these clever buys at The Reject Shop.

3. DIY it

You can often make your own version of high-end bath products for a fraction of the price. For example, even the un-craftiest person could make this bath shelf and concrete trivet.

Bathtub trays often cost hundreds of dollars but this one only uses one piece of timber and glue (you might even have timber at home you could use). And concrete trivets are a great way of introducing texture to a space but buying one could easily eat up most of the $100 budget I set to style the bathroom. I made this one for peanuts using a plastic container from The Reject Shop and small pieces of dowel I had at home. Find the full tutorial here.

4. Add greenery

Bring life into the space with plants. Fiddle Leaf Figs are the plant of choice at the moment in interior styling but you could use any indoor plant you like. I also used succulent clippings — placing a flower in a glass water bottle in the wall niche, and planting a clipping in the black dice-shaped tea light candleholder on the vanity.

5. A spot of luxe

Using just a few branded items scattered throughout the room can make the whole space feel more luxe. For example, I’ve used a luxe hand cream and candle. You may also find affordable options of items that look more expensive, for example the artwork only cost $12 (including the frame!) from The Reject Shop but looks like it would cost much more.