How to Revamp Your Tired Bathroom for Under $1,000, According to Design Experts by Jill Krasny That cramped narrow space. Those unsightly beige tiles. The mildewy marble sink and countertop from the 1980s. Yes, my old bathroom has a long way to go before it’s worthy of Architectural Digest. So recently I decided to tackle the problem, flipping through books of wallpaper samples and perusing local contractor listings.