Countertops can be one of the most costly components of a renovation to your kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room. We cut costs and stayed on budget by DIYing kitchen counters and a bathroom vanity with 2 different methods, and they turned out GREAT! So if you do not like your countertops but are unwilling to spend a lot of money, try one of these affordable DIY countertop ideas!
Two methods that we’ve used for upgrading our worn-out countertops are just two of many that are out there. I was amazed at how beautiful some DIY countertops could look! There are just so many talented bloggers out there with some really inexpensive and step-by-step options for everyone. Check out my top picks from around the web for the best DIY concrete countertops, wood countertops, and more options to inspire your choice:
Mind-blowing DIY Countertops
DIY Painted Marble Countertops
Know what you can paint to look like marble? Countertops! Yep, that’s exactly what I did – paint the ugly granite countertops in our kitchen makeover on a budget, and I still have zero regrets. To achieve a flawless finish, I also explored Kitchen Remodeling Services by Professionals, incorporating this idea into the renovation of Attley’s bathroom and Avery’s bathroom. It’s been 18 months since they were painted, and they’re still looking as good as new!
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Faux Marble Countertops Using Contact Paper
Check out these imitation marble counters from Anika’s DIY Life if you adore the concept of faux marble countertops but are apprehensive about painting yours as I was. Hers looked stunning!
DIY Butcher Block Countertops
Tidbits’ straightforward yet exquisite butcher block worktops are both traditionally lovely and incredibly reasonably priced! And isn’t the marble accent behind the faucet enough to make us all swoon?
Effortless DIY Concrete Vanity Top: No Molds, No Muscle Needed
I applied this concrete overlay using the same method we did for our do-it-yourself concrete fireplace when we gave our powder room a makeover. I didn’t know if it would work in a sink or on a vanity, but it did! Before we started our comprehensive powder room remodel, it looked great for a few years. One of my all-time favorite do-it-yourself projects is this one. This has been done in the homes of thousands of people. It only cost me about $20 to do, and it’s really beautiful!
DIY Concrete Countertops
Concrete countertops are pretty gorgeous, but they will cost an arm and a leg to have someone else install (trust me, I know… We hired someone to do the concrete counter in one of our homes). So, here’s a solid white concrete countertop via Oak Abode.
DIY White Concrete Kitchen Countertops
These white concrete kitchen counters by Chris Loves Julia resemble solid-surface counters costing thousands of dollars. These affordable countertops not only enhance the space but also highlight stunning kitchen features while maintaining the elegance and beauty of high-end designs.
DIY Laminate Countertops
Did you know it’s quite easy to cut and install laminate countertops yourself? That’s what The Craft Patch accomplished, and they look fantastic!Laminate Countertops Have Truly Transformed Over the Years!! I can’t get over how closely their laminate surfaces resemble soapstone!
Faux Granite Countertops
Painting your worktops to resemble marble isn’t the only choice. Amanda from Love and Renovations painted her laminate countertops to look like granite. It completely transformed the look of her kitchen on a shoestring price!
DIY Wood Waterfall Countertop
Can you believe this trendy and stunning laundry room countertop is made of plywood?! GENIUS! Quartz and other solid surface counters are extremely pricey. Waterfall countertops are beautiful, but they may quadruple the cost! Mandi at Vintage Revivals has created an economical DIY wood waterfall countertop!
DIY Wide-Plank Wood Countertops
Simply Maggie’s DIY wide-planked wood counters resemble solid walnut countertops, but cost a fraction of the price. This DIY alternative has simply blown me away!
