Bathroom

Skip these and you'll save on future plumbing costs.

The project took just two days.

What's old? What's new? It's hard to tell in this space—in the best way.

$200 goes a long way in transforming this dim bathroom.

Yes, that cost includes a toilet, vanity, shower, and more.

The before featured a shower ceiling covered in mold and a toilet that made the whole house stink. The after is a SERIOUS upgrade.

Carpeted bathrooms? Very un-groovy.

This unique-but-still-classic shape will win you over.

A dark bath gets a technicolor redo—for free!

No hammers required for this redo!

As this homeowner says, "a little goes a long way when transforming a small space."

These remodels are ahhh-inspiring.

Spending more time at home was just the inspiration I needed to give my so-so bathroom a refresher.

This is one project you can totally DIY. Here's how.

The after is serious gallery wall goals.

No reservation required.

Designer Gina De Pasquale renovated this Las Vegas residence that needed a little updating throughout. Her work is most impressive in the bathroom where she did a great a job of mixing high and low pieces, all while staying true to the mid-century aesthetic.

The before is fine, but the after will give you heart-eyes.

We’ve had a great year of bathroom before and afters. From the controversial orange bathroom redux to the double renovation of a studio apartment bathroom, we’ve seen a lot and found inspiration even if we didn’t agree with every single choice someone made. I don’t think I would have had so much courage to tackle my own projects this year without Re-Nest and Apartment Therapy, so hopefully these will embolden someone else to do the same.

The wallpaper will make you gasp.

The before stunk—literally. But the after is a dream!

And neither should you.

You won't see the after coming!

The wallpaper will give you serious heart-eyes.

You've never seen subway tile look so moody (in the best way).

One of them is a removable wallpaper that will knock your socks off.

If your 2020 includes remodeling plans, start here.

This one is going nowhere.

It's literally unrecognizable.

See ya, crayon-patterned wallpaper border.

A different kind of shower enclosure is picking up steam.

This itty bitty powder room makes a big impression.

The new black-and-wood color combo looks super chic.

These stunners will have you running to the paint store on the double.

Spend less, and still absolutely love the result.

Money-saving and seriously stylish? Sign us up.

This was the year of statement-making tile, and these redos are the best of the best.

This budget-friendly trick is timeless, and these stunning projects prove it.

We recently moved into a charming 1913 American Foursquare home in Joplin, Missouri. Our first major remodel was the upstairs bathroom. It was replete with plumbing issues (missing a sink), sporting stick on floor tile and press board wall “tile.” Our desire was to make things functional and restore it what it may have originally looked like, while adding our own sense of flair. From start to finish, the project took about a year and cost $2500.

Sometimes a little unexpected “trouble” can go a long way toward creating a beautiful room. You start out with the plan of simply changing up a few decorative elements and find yourself in the middle of a full-on makeover. It happened to Renato, and he not only lived to tell the tale, he’s got a great looking room to show for it. Take it away, Renato… Tired of living with a bathroom falling apart, one day I woke up with design school ended, no jobs and nothing to do.

Becky sent in before and after shots of her master bath makeover. She writes: Our house was beautifully renovated about 15 years ago, long before it was ours. All the important stuff was done perfectly, but a few aesthetics left something to be desired. Like our master bathroom. BOOOR-ING. Square tile on the walls, pinkish-peach square tiles on the floor, builder grade sink top and vanity. Cheap, boring fixtures. And GIANT wall-encompassing mirror.

Renovation by: Wendy Location: Nevada City We wanted the look of a stacked stone accent wall in our bathroom. However, we were unable to find a stone veneer that would fit behind our toilet. We decided to use reclaimed pine which we got from used pallets. We cut approximately 350 pieces of wood into different lengths and depths all with the same height (2.5 inches). We used a very strong floor glue to adhere the pieces of wood to the wall. After the wall was complete, we painted it a light gray.

Renovation by: Sofia Location: Toronto, Ontario When we purchased our house 4.5 years ago, our basement had a lot of potential with large windows and a beautiful backyard view. The operative word here is “potential” as the space was completely unlivable at the time. The primary objective of the entire basement renovation — and especially this bathroom — was to do it stylishly on a budget.

Project by: Louise Location: Utica, New York We live in a 1930’s Dutch Colonial house in Central NY. The second-floor bathroom (the only one with a bathtub) was a disaster when we bought the house and stayed that way for several years. The room is extremely narrow. And to make things worse, the previous owner installed a vanity so large that there was no space to move around in there. The renovation had to be affordable, so the toilet, tub and sink had to remain in the same spots.

Makeover by: Paige Location: Naperville, Illinois My husband and I just finished our latest project: updating our main bathroom for under $250. We went back and forth about doing a larger renovation in here, but in the end we decided to work with what we had first. If we could get it to look great with minimal labor for us, then why not try it? We replaced the counter top (which was veined with purple!