Basement Bathroom Makeover

This post is sponsored by Delta Faucet.

Our basement bathroom (which is technically a powder room) has been needing an update for about 3 years, shortly after we moved in. It wasn’t in a horrible state, but like most basement bathrooms, the fixtures were cheap and the vanity was builder-grade.

The bathroom used to have cream-colored tile, but knowing this bathroom was on my list, at the beginning of the summer I had replaced the flooring with this luxury vinyl from Mannington Floors that looks like classic cement tile. To read more about the floors I put in the basement you can go here.

I set out to give this room a budget makeover by doing most of the work myself and investing in the right fixtures and features.

I started out by coming up with a plan. I knew I wanted something that had some classic vintage vibes, so as to be cohesive with other rooms in my home, but I wanted this space to feel markedly more modern and updated. With a vintage modern vibe, I immediately fell in love with the clean lines and simple design of the Delta Dryden collection.

I replaced the faucet with this Delta Dryden Centerset Faucet in Champagne Bronze.

You can find the Dryden faucet here (affiliate link).

Next, I removed the doors and drawer fronts of the builder-grade vanity and replaced them with shaker style doors and drawer fronts that I built from 1x3s and ½” plywood. Once I re-installed them, I painted the entire vanity black. I also installed new brushed gold/bronze pulls and knobs.

I’ve long wanted a pair of sconce lights in one of my bathrooms, so I had my single over-mirror light fixture removed and converted into 2 sconce light fixtures. I love the finish on these globe sconce lights!

Once the electrical was finished and the wall was patched, I installed floor-to-ceiling board and batten to add some subtle texture and character to this tiny space. I also put in new wide baseboards and a small crown moulding just to give it a finished an polished look. After that, I gave everything a fresh coat of paint. It was already looking much better, but good design is all in the details, so it was time to add some key accessories.

Also from the Delta Dryden Collection, I installed a new towel ring and toilet paper holder in the same Champagne Bronze finish.

Lastly, I painted a vintage mirror I had in my garage with the same paint as I used on the vanity to give it a more modern, updated look. Finishing touches included a pop of green from a fresh plant, a pretty glass jar of soap, and a crisp white towel.

I hope you enjoyed this small bathroom makeover and feel inspired to make some budget-friendly and stylish updates to your spaces!

I would love for you to check out Delta Faucet’s blog, Inspired Living, where you can find my guest post about this bathroom!

Sources (some affiliate links used)

Faucet: Delta Dryden Centerset Faucet in Champagne Bronze (sponsored)

Towel Ring: Delta Dryden Towel Ring in Champagne Bronze (sponsored)

Toilet Paper Holder: Delta Dryden Wall Mounted Toilet Paper Holder in Champagne Bronze (sponsored)

Floors: Mannington Luxury Sheet Vinyl in Deco Pattern, Wrought Iron color (sponsored)

Sconce Lights: Adley 1-Light Armed Sconce in Natural Brass (sponsored)

Vanity Color: Blackboard in Satin by Magnolia Home Paint by Kilz (sponsored)

Wall Color: Shiplap in Eggshell for walls and Bright White in Satin for Trim by Magnolia Home Paint by Kilz (sponsored)

Door Pulls & Drawer Knobs: Lowes

Plant: Lowes

Towel & Soap Dispenser: Home Goods

Blinds: Lowes

Mirror: Vintage (painted black to match vanity)