Do-it-yourself & Crafts

Make your own bathroom furniture & accessories
I really do need to give my en-suite bathroom a makeover. The problem is that hubby likes it just the way it is, but after 20 years of living in the same house I'm tired and want something new. Here's what I would like to do to makeover the bathroom, and most of these ideas are definitely do-able DIY projects.
Modular bathroom cabinet
This modular bathroom cabinet is made up of separate cubes that can be added to create the ultimate bathroom storage. Mounted on a sturdy base, you can add cubes with drawers, cubes for shelves, or cubes with doors for cupboard to hideaway bathroom clutter.
Mirror frame with cut branches
Being able to make use of branches from your own garden (or from a friend's garden) means that you can make these framed mirrors for next to nothing - and they look stunning in a bathroom.
Modern Shaker-style bathroom vanity
With its clean lines and large storage capacity this modern Shaker-style cabinet would be perfect in any room in a home. I made this single cabinet and a double cabinet for my dining room but will also be making another similar cabinet for my bathroom renovation, which I hope to tackle in the not too distant future.
Make a plush bath mat
I haven't yet seen a bath mat that I like in the stores and normally end up making my own bathmats. Here's how to make a super easy rug that measures 40 x 50cm and is made using T-shirt yarn or a fabric, such as a jersey knit, that coils up easily when stretched. You will also need a square (or any shape) of heavy-weight cotton fabric for the base.
So many ways to frame a bathroom mirror
Framing a bathroom mirror not only protects and hide mirror edges, it also adds decorative interest to both mirror and bathroom. You can choose to frame in white, black or stained wood in your choice of colour. To frame a bathroom mirror you will find everything you need at your local Builders Warehouse
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DIY sliding door for a bathroom
My dressing room and bathroom do not have a bathroom door, and while that's all fine and well if your hubby is always on his best behaviour, mine has the manners of a donkey! It's definitely time to fit a sliding door to hide his bathroom manners.
DIY shelving ideas for a bathroom
Every bathroom some have shelving of one type or another. In a small bathroom storage contains clutter and keeps the bathroom clean, whereas in a larger bathroom shelving can be used as a decorative feature.
Make a designer shower curtain
Here's how to transform a plain, plastic shower curtain into an attractive shower panel that you can easily co-ordinate to match your bathroom decor. Most options available for shower curtains are not very attractive, or even downright cheesy, but this idea allows you to use any fabric to create your own shower curtain.
Toolbox becomes bathroom storage unit
A few years back when I started DIY Divas, I made up a few of these handy toolboxes as a project for the ladies. They are so quick and easy to make. However, I ended up throwing most of them away because the laminated pine was wet and when eventually it dried out, the wood split wide open.
Reuse, recycle and restore for a bathroom
As homeowners move towards sustainable design in bathrooms, the trend for reusable, recycled and restored, furniture comes to the fore.
Stencil on bathroom accessories
Plain white ceramic or acrylic bathroom accessories are not expensive, and you can easily dress these up with stencils and Rust-Oleum 2X spray paints, to add delicate designs that are perfect for a bathroom.
Make a 2-roll toilet holder
I seem to be forever putting new toilet rolls in the guest loo, so I decided that it was out with a single roll holder and in with a toilet roll holder that holds two toilet rolls.
How to whitewash a floor
There's something truly beautiful about a whitewashed wooden floor, especially an older floor that cannot be restored or sanded any more. A whitewashed floor lends itself to an older home, or one decorated in a more relaxed style, such as Shabby Chic, French Country, Rustic or Cottage.
Make a bathroom medicine cabinet
If you need a place to store bathroom essentials, this medicine or bathroom cabinet has about three times as much storage as a typical medicine cabinet. It's also a great project for a woodworking novice, thanks to simple joinery.
Give a guest loo a new look
If you go into remodelling or redecorating a room with a theme, picture, style, or colour scheme in mind beforehand it will go a lot smoother and most likely turn out just like you could have ever hoped for. Sketch it on paper, get some samples together, or you can just imagine it in your head, like me!
Add a touch of Tuscan to a bathroom

Transform a boring guest loo with a simple paint effect and accessories that provide a rustic, Tuscan style bathroom. Use this paint technique to add a touch of Provence to a bathroom.
Make these colourful bathroom storage cubes
Turn PG Bison SupaWood into bright cabinets for your bathroom. These cubes are stacked so that they take up the minimum amount of space. Two are left open, and the other two have fitted doors to hide bathroom clutter.
Make a wooden ladder towel rail
Wood adds a warm accent to any room, even clinical tiled bathrooms. This modern towel rail is a great way of introducing a cosy touch, and is designed to match the standard towel size 50 x 100 cm.
Warm up a bathroom with the right flooring
Sure, these hard-surface elements look nice, but they also can feel downright icy on your bare feet, not to mention hard and slippery when wet. With various designs in distinctive colours and textures, including authentic-looking tile and stone, Belgotex Vinyl provides the beauty of natural flooring with enhanced durability and warmth.
Bathroom storage for a rented home

This project is designed for those living in a rented home, where bathroom storage is always limited and the Landlord has a fit if you drill into the walls. Our over-toilet storage cabinet will fit easily into any bathroom and, although there are a couple of holes to be drilled you can drill into the grout and easily touch this up when you leave.
Give your toilet seat a quirky makeover
Nina Green - our West Rand DIY Diva - is always looking for unique ways to dress up and makeover areas of her home. In this project she shows you how to makeover a toilet set - just for a fun accessory in a bathroom!

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Turn a boring cabinet into a bathroom vanity
It's easy to transform a secondhand find into a stylish bathroom vanity with antique charm. Before you throw something out, think about ways that you could use the piece somewhere else in your home - or ask friends and family if they could use it!
Recycle corks into a stylish bathmat
You don't necessarily have to be a heavy drinker to make this cork bathmat - just ask all your friends to keep their wine bottle corks for you!
Quick fixes for a bathroom
If you've got family and friends visiting over the holidays and your bathroom is in need of a quick and easy pick-me-up, here are some simple and affordable ideas to refresh and perk up the bathroom or guest loo.
Transform an ugly bathroom
Buying a new home sometimes means that you inherit someone else's taste. While the previous owner may have loved her pink shower, you don't have to live with it!
How to make a pebble bath mat
Have you ever kicked off your shoes and waded across a cool, stony creek bed? Just thinking about it brings back some of my most treasured childhood memories. Even now, I can still feel the smooth, water-worn rocks massaging my soles. It’s memories like these, and my inherent love for nature, that have inspired me to incorporate elements of the outdoors into my home.
How to frame a bathroom mirror
Add instant impact to a bathroom mirror - and your bathroom - by adding a decorative frame to a mirror. You can use this simple framing technique on any wall-mounted mirror.
Apply mosaic to a bathroom vanity top
Granite sounds all well and good until you find out the price and your eyeballs pop out of your head. I have tiled plenty of countertops over last 5 years - kitchen, bathroom - you name it. A couple of sheets of PG Bison SupaWood, mosaic tiles and No More Nails and you've got something that looks good for a fraction of the price.
Add more storage with this above-door shelf
In many smaller homes, bathrooms are squeezed into the tiniest space possible. . Installing a shelf above a door in the bathroom to hold towels and toiletries – or in the kitchen for cookbooks or collectibles – is smart and stylish. It's a simple project that can be completed in little time. You can make it fancy as we've done, or simple with a change of bracket design.
Make a glass-topped vanity for the bathroom

A few basic do-it-yourself skills and tools are all that are required to make and install your own glass-topped vanity in a bathroom. The simplicity of this design makes it an easy project for even a beginner do-it-yourselfer - and can easily be done in a day.
Add mosaic pebbles to a bathroom wall
This is one project that I am definitely going to try in my own bathroom and will be showing you the results once the task gets underway.

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Rotating storage shelf
Get everything within reach! This spacious, double-level shelving unit pivots in and out effortlessly and allows you to keep clutter out of sight and still within easy reach.
How to make a bathroom cabinet
This easy bathroom cabinet requires no special tools and can be assembled in two hours tops if you have your PG BisonLam cut to size at your local Builders Warehouse!
Easy way to frame a bathroom mirror
Make a dramatic impact in a bathroom simply by framing the mirror. In this project by Sausha of Show & Tell, 200mm high skirting and dado rail has been used and then painted black to match the existing bathroom cabinets. What a difference!
Make this tall storage cabinet for a bathroom
Assembled using pre-cut and edged BisonLam in Super White, the project only takes approximately two hours from start to finish, and you have a super-stylish storage cabinet for all your bathroom essentials.
How to make a bathroom duckboard
A timber duckboard is a terrific solution to the perennial problem of soggy bath mats. An occasional airing and scrub clean are all that are needed.
How to mount bathroom fittings
Transform a dingy bathroom with bright, new accessories. Use our expert tips to assure a smooth installation of a towel rack, soap dish, toilet-paper holder, and handgrip.
Restore an old bathroom mirror
Transform a junk shop find to a treasured possession with a can or two of Rust-Oleum Gloss Enamel spray
Paint a decorative border on floors
Give a plain bathroom floor a new focus with a painted border. Make a real statement with a wide border, or keep it narrow and subtle for a less dramatic look.
Vintage dresser becomes a bathroom vanity
Inspiration and careful planning transform a vintage or reproduction dresser into a classy bathroom fixture.
Romantic bathroom makeover
A few small changes, some refinished accessorie, and a handful of affordable do-it-yourself items are all that you need to transform a boring bathroom into a space to relax and unwind.

 

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