How Much Did the Bathroom Cost? A Renter-Friendly Cost Breakdown

July 15, 2022

When it came time to decorate my bathroom, I split the project into two parts. The first, which I covered here, consisted of installing peel-and-stick wallpaper, adding a new light fixture, and putting up a shelf with a museum-style gallery rail. The second half, which caused me to go crazy viral on Instagram, involved my controversial decision to install pasted wallpaper over the tile and add in some much-needed storage.

I turned my rental bathroom into a space so many of you on TikTok and Instagram love and got a lot of questions about how much money I spent on the project. So, here is the breakdown.

BTW, I know investing in a rental isn’t for everyone, but it is for me. I hope you enjoy following my journey.

Who Did the Work?

I proudly hired a Taskrabbit to install my light fixture, but every other project was done by ya girl! I'm big on hiring help when you need it, but the number one way to do a makeover on a budget is to do the labor yourself. Save $10 On Your First Task

What About Your Landlord?

My lease is pretty open and I will have to take my improvements down when I move out, but at my last inspection (3 weeks before this blog went live), my landlord didn't say anything about the work. 🤷🏾‍♀️ If you want to DIY your apartment, but are nervous about asking your landlord... Don't worry! I've created a Landlord Email Template to help you get approval for your next project.