$15,000 Whole House Makeover: Room-by-Room Breakdown!

$15,000 Whole House Makeover: Room-by-Room Breakdown!

Are you curious how I transformed my entire home on a $15,000 budget? In this video, I take you room by room to share every detail of this full house makeover. From dramatic feature walls and custom cabinetry to stylish lighting and functional updates, I’ll show you how I maximized every dollar. Along the way, I’ll break down the cost of each space, highlight the DIY projects that saved me a fortune, and reveal the total cost of this ambitious project.

Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly renovation tips or inspiration for your own home, this makeover has something for everyone. Watch until the end for the grand reveal and see how the whole house came together! Below, you’ll find a detailed cost breakdown of all the supplies and materials used in this transformation.

Supplies & Costs
Master Bedroom

90mm x 2.7m Pine Timber Lengths x 8 – $138
Calido Tall Shade in Natural Linen x 2 – $366
Sheer White Curtains – $30
Black Curtain Rod – $40
Total: $591.40
Laundry

Tile Glue – $56
Degreaser – $15
Tiles – $100
Liquid Nails – $17
No More Gaps – $15
MDF Wood Panels (1200mm x 600mm) x 5 – $100
Shelf Brackets x 6 – $24
Timber Bench Top – $39
Pine Shelves x 2 – $36
Total: $402
Ensuite

New Toilet Seat – $23
Paint Brush – $7
Paint Roller – $8
Paint Colour (Garden Rooftop by British Paints, same tin as laundry)
White Grout – $47
Krud Kutter Degreaser – $20
Total: $105
Study

Timber Acoustic Wall Panels x 5 – $500
Total: $500
Dining Room

Cream Paint (Antique Ivory, same tin as kitchen)
Grey Feature Wall Paint – $50
Light Fitting – $343
Total: $393
Kitchen

Dulux Renovation Range Primer – $72.50
Dulux Renovation Range Cabinet Paint – $101.50
Wooden Panels Added to Back of Bench x 10 – $580
Clear Polyurethane Varnish – $13.63
Window Cleaner – $2.49
Paint Brushes – $7.40
Door Handles – $70
Plaster Glue – $21
Plaster Sheets – $35
Plaster Tape – $20
Iron-On Melamine Strips – $30
White Subway Tiles – $240
Tile Glue – $56
Timber for Edge Strips on Doors x 16 – $96
Half Round Wood Beading x 16 – $96
Liquid Nails – $17
No More Gaps – $15
Cooktop – $230
Dishwasher – $400
Total: $2,103
Bedroom 2

Paint Brush – $8
Blue Paint Colour (Taubmans, Team Spirit) – $56
Timber Panels x 13 – $202
18 Gauge 30mil Brad Nails – $8
Total: $274
Bathroom

Vanity – $479
Vanity Top – $132
Basin – $120
Floor Tiles – $200
Wall Tiles – $600
Bath – $250
Cement Sheet – $80
Framing Timber – $60
Waterproofing Primer – $50
Waterproofing Tape – $50
Waterproofing – $67
Tile Glue – $100
Silicone (4 tubes) – $26
Shower Base – $120
Mirror – $150
Total: $2,484
Front Entry

Floor Tiles – $240
Grey Grout (Silver Fox) – $48
Tile Glue – $41
MDF Wall Panels x 4 – $61.56
Wall Paint (White and Grey, reused existing paint)
Front Door Paint (Garden Rooftop Enamel) – $74
Wall Hooks x 3 – $27
Total: $491
Flooring

Vinyl Planks (Installed) – $3,300
Carpet (Installed) – $2,600
Total: $5,900
Trades

Plumber – $800
Electrician – $750
Total: $1,550
House Trim Paint

Taubman’s 3-in-1 Primer (10L) – $198
Aquanamel White Gloss (10L) – $255
Door Handles x 8 – $176
Total: $629
Grand Total: $15,400

And there you have it—a complete home makeover for just $15,000! From the kitchen to the master bedroom, every room now tells a story of creativity, resourcefulness, and bold design choices. This project proves that you don’t need an enormous budget to achieve stunning results. I hope this video inspires you to take on your own renovation projects and shows that with the right planning, a little DIY, and smart spending, anything is possible. Let me know in the comments which room is your favourite or if you have any questions about the process—I'd love to hear your thoughts!

[LilyBecca]

One tip I would give with painting is to get the primer tinted with the paint color you will be using. The paint store will do this at no cost, but you can also do it yourself.
Another option is to purchase white primer and gray primer and use the gray primer anywhere that will be painted a darker color.
Also, in a kitchen, bathroom, or any room with a lot of moisture, I always have them add a packet of the anti mold stuff when they mix my paint color. You can also add it yourself. It comes in a little packet similar to the packets they give you with mayonnaise, mustard, or ketchup.
I used to paint professionally, and these are a couple of easy tips that make a big difference.

[hoobastanker]

I’m a builder of 20years, I think you’ve done very well congrats on your efforts

[robinhart]

I am blown away at your bathroom makeover! I can’t believe you did that all by yourself. It’s beautiful!❤

[LilyBecca]

I used to paint professionally, and it was a very good choice to use a water-based primer to avoid yellowing. Often, people skip priming, but primer is so very important. It's cheaper than paint, and if you prime well, you won't need as many coats of paint.
I also completely agree that painting is the best investment. You get the most bang for your buck. There's nothing else that makes such a huge impact without a huge investment. When someone is on a really tight budget and painting is the only thing they can do, it is so worth it! The key is researching and following directions & recommendations. It's all about the prep.
This is a fantastic video, and your renovation is truly stunning. I am impressed and inspired!

[AberrantArt]

I LOVE the cost breakdown per room / project. This is EXACTLY what i enjoy and almost never find. Great job all around! I wish more people would share the full breakdown room by room like you do. ❤

[michellepereira]

You did such a good job. My husband and I did many renovations over the years but I was always the “helper. I could never have done the work you did.

[justabitodd]

Just watching how smoothly she paints the edges 😍 no spills

[kathleenwilliams]

I just found your video and WOW I’m blown away! If I lived 4:46 in Australia, I would volunteer to be your assistant just to learn from you. I’m a retired school teacher so now I have more time to do all the things that I’ve wanted to do on my own home. It’s 100 years old so it needs a little TLC. I hope that YouTube is paying you well because you deserve your own tv show! Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re an inspiration to a lot of people😊

[lindaartz]

I am impressed with your skills. We moved a lot so I always picked a house with good bones and ugly decor. My contribution was the sweat labor to increase the value when we moved. We averaged 5 years in one place. I could cut a strait line with paint like you do. This is a beautiful job. I just moved, hopefully for the last time, and my daughter had it done professionally. I am now 77 and had a bad fall so I was in the hospital and rehab for three months so I had a place to live close to her. I miss not being able to do it.

[chihirosfriend]

Such a great video, thanks Jade! Wanted to mention, there are often tool libraries in many places that you can borrow the tools you need instead of buying them all. :)

[CocoYazmin]

you need to give yourself more credit, amazing how you did this all!

[doha]

Wow, this looks so much better than a lot of those fancy designers on tv 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[richardcooper]

What a transformation. I must say your painting skills are truly professional, no drop sheets or masking just perfection. 1 new subscription ;)

[jonathanstevenson]

This was better than the last 6 seasons of the block

[MummaNeighbear]

I really like the colors you chose, and the simple uplifts such as the half panel wall with built in shelf in the second bedroom, the laminate edge iron rolls in the kitchen etc. They’re such small things that really do make a huge difference in a home. I’m a renter, solo mum of a teen with extras and we have 5 pets. My landlord has been very understanding and has kindly kept my rent lower, which I really appreciate. But the flip side of that is the house hadn’t been freshly painted when we moved in 12 years ago, the kitchen, bathroom and laundry all have very old fitting with leaks and tiles coming loose every year or so and the 4 rooms with carpets have threads and has lost all the underlay to the point that nothing can put up close to the walls. My point is that not all tenants don’t keep their rentals as clean and well maintained as they possibly can 😢. I have recently asked if I can paint the whole house and be reimbursed costs from the londlord, we’re in the process of choosing some colors schemes that I home the landlord approves. I want to go water based white on walls/ceilings, darker enamel grey on all trims (currently all bare wood the finish has been stained so long ago) and I’m hoping for a deep emerald green as an accent to use strategically as features to update the look. I will replace all the hardware with a Matt black on door handles and light switches and gold for cupboard doors and drawer handles. I didn’t dream of asking if I can do any tiling, replacement of cupboards or fittings etc. But after watching your vid today I might actually ask now. If I get permission to do something small, show how competent I can be and how much positive change it makes, maybe I’ll be able to do more rooms as I can afford the upfront materials? Hopefully anyway…. But yeah, awesome job and very inspiring to know I can do some really high impact things on a much smaller budget than I had envisioned. Nice vid 😊

[reetsoz]

Man!!! Or should I say Woman!!L just found this site…where did you learn to do all this…I am so impressed! Wish I had the ability to do ANY of it. Great job..looks fabulous.

[YouCanDIYHome]

I really enjoyed how you broke this down. I do DIY videos but have struggled to put a whole video together at the end of the house. This was helpful in planning how to video my next renovation. Thank you!

[jamielenoir]

Lots of hard work but totally paid off. Amazing afters. Very practical with tips also. Thank you for sharing with us.

[famlbk]

Your vision for the house Is amazing. I am so impressed about your construction skills and knowing how to install everything! Well done! 🎉

[Reina]

Wonderful work! You have given me courage to do the basement bathroom!