Design by Craig and Ebay
After restoring 3 floors of our house, there was no money left for the 4th level. The bathroom had to be put in from scratch and we didn’t have time to DIY it. Not that we would’ve spent a cent more on materials if we had it, but we were REALLY on the lookout for bargains this time.
How do you think we did? Is this high or low compared to others? Our big ticket item was the shower enclosure.
Clawfoot Tub: Free. Craigslist
Sink Vanity: $ 40. Craigslist
Glass Counter/Backsplash: $ 50. Craigslist
Sconces: $ 220. Ebay
Stained Glass: $ 250. Ebay
Copper Sink: $ 110. Ebay (Mexicopper)
Vessel Faucet: $ 92. Ebay
Medicine Cabinet: $ 50. Water St Market, New Paltz
Octagon Floor Tiles: $ 250. Bergen Tile
Mariner Toilet: $ 180. Lowes
Shower Enclosure $ 660. Clawfoot Supply
Hunter Exhaust Fan: $ 98. Lowes
Towel/Toilet Holders: $ 16. Ikea
Door: $ 20. Eddie’s Salvage (Greene and Grand, Brooklyn)
Doorknob: Free Came with house
TOTAL: $ 2036
PS:We still need molding, but we can probably come up with enough scrap from our basement.
7 Comments
I love your bathroom! The main thing is that it’s unique. You could get away with less than $2000 on Home Depot materials, but it’s not the same. I say it looks great for the price. Pat yourself on the back.
Looks great. Material costs seem good, considering it’s some one of a kind items. You just have material costs.How much did you pay for the contractor?
Thanks! I believe the contractor was $4000 (I’d have to go back and check records to be certain). He did the framing, tiling, plumbing and electric. It was probably around $4500(?) with sheetrock, studs, etc.
My bathroom was around $10,000 to replace an existing one, so I’m impressed.
Do you still have a way to contact the contractor? I’m looking to add two 1/2 baths to my home and his prices for the scope of work are excellent.
you have a great sense of style IMHO.
For sure it is more impressive then that Prospect Heights house renovation where owner tried to sell her services as a house designer. Frugal price and great taste is what most people appreciate
Thank you! I was scared to post this on the on the brownstoner forum because people can be nasty. I’ll find Dimas’ #.