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Do you wish for a beautiful, classic black-and-white design to provide an elegant look in your bathroom but worry about the high cost of renovations? Taking on a bathroom renovation can be expensive, even if you DIY the projects. Fortunately, with some very simple accents, incorporations, and adjustments, you can quickly create a budget-friendly and simple black-and-white bathroom renovation that looks professional (without the need to hire one) and adds value to your home.

Some ways to incorporate black and white in your bathroom without breaking the bank include replacing small applications like hardware or the shower curtain, upgrading the vanity countertop with epoxy, adding in some wall decor, or DIYing a project with simple peel-and-stick tiles to achieve that modern, sleek look. Before you add these details, however, you may need to start by painting the walls white for a clean slate. With just these two colors and some minimal changes, you’ll be surprised at the number of possibilities and opportunities you have to make a big difference in your bathroom. It will quickly become the new location within your house to show off at your next gathering.

Preparing and planning will ensure you stay within your overall budget to create your black-and-white bathroom. It may help you to write things down or make a checklist to cover what details you want to change or adjust within the bathroom, such as finding the right shower curtain or adding some black-and-white soap and lotion dispensers. You must also take into account the accents and all of the tools you’ll need to purchase for creating the monochrome bathroom and include them in your price. These include items such as paint brushes and rollers, interior paints and finishes, hardware, lighting, and wall decor.

If you want to bring a look of sophistication and your vanity could use a facelift, try this Giani White Marble Epoxy Countertop Small Project Kit for about $109 to achieve a marbled look without buying a new countertop. Follow the instructions that come with the product. If you prefer not to paint and epoxy your floors, you can change the look with peel-and-stick tiles with a product like the Achim Home Furnishings Nexus 12-Inch Vinyl Tiles, which cost $12.10 per 20 tiles. Add plenty of little finishing accents by changing your hardware to this matte black JUSTHERE 5 Pieces Matte Black Bathroom Hardware Set for $17.99. You could also include some pretty wall decor with these inexpensive floral Crystal Art Gallery Art Pieces from Walmart for just $7.97 (set of two), staying within your price range to complete the black-and-white look. 

It’s important to remember that there are things you’ll want to avoid when making these changes in your bathroom. For instance, don’t completely change every accent within your bathroom to a black-and-white style. Feel free to add a pop of color with bolder tones in your shower curtain or a bright rug to give your space an inviting touch. Even just a green plant can add a nice pop of color to the space.

You may also find yourself wanting to add a lot of accents that aren’t necessary. Keep in mind that your accents need to be simplistic and functional, so you want to avoid having too much in your decor that makes the bathroom feel smaller or stuffy or incorporating extra features that complicate the overall aesthetic.

Also, don’t buy any materials without ensuring you know whether they will work in your bathroom. Certain materials, such as wood accents, may not be adequate for the more humid and wet space. Finally, you should always wear proper safety gear and take all necessary precautions when working with certain chemicals in paints, refinishes, or glazes.