Bathrooms Before & Afters

“Spend the time looking for solutions, and don’t rush into purchases,” this DIYer advises.

The before: grungy and cramped. The after: totally luxurious!

This bathroom makeover has an incredibly clever trick for upgrading a light fixture.

Bonus: The entire makeover is renter-friendly.

The blue paint choices create a calm vibe.

It makes a huge difference!

The whole thing cost under $1,000.

It goes from builder-grade rental to totally bespoke bathroom — and they’ll still get their deposit back!

The DIY mirror is a must-see.

The toilet is a highlight (seriously).

The makeover goes all-in on the color blue.

Plus, there’s a wallet-friendly hack for adding some vintage charm back.

“Everyone loves the surprise,” the renter says.

Gorgeous upcycles straight ahead!

“The original wall tiles were beautiful,” the DIYer says.

The new tile feels much more era-appropriate.

I’m actually excited to get up and get ready every day in my new space.

The wallpaper was a lucky find.

It’s a little bit vintage, a little bit Parisian, and very welcoming.

For $1,200!

There’s a clever trick for making a brand-new toilet look vintage.

“Don't be afraid to go bold with colors in small spaces,” the homeowner says.

The homeowners aimed for “unique on a tight budget,” and they certainly delivered.

Goodbye, sandy beige tiles.

All of the changes are rental-friendly.

Small bathrooms are a great spot to go big with design.

The orange gradient tile isn’t totally gone, though. *Wink.*

My boyfriend wanted to go bold in wallpaper and in color. I wanted a wild toilet. We both got what we wanted.

I got my inspiration from a trip to Paris (and an ordinary stroll to get coffee).

And the entire project only cost $60. Talk about budget-savvy!

Goodbye, early 2000s fixtures.

This bathroom makeover has great advice for first-time DIYers.

“I am a firm believer in making small spaces make a big impact,” the homeowner says. “I think I achieved that here.”

It had been vacant for nearly a decade before the current homeowners moved in.

And the change was mostly made with paint!

Paint might not be a power tool, but it is a *powerful* tool.

“I was in love with the green and black tiles,” the homeowner says. “I wanted to spotlight them and honor the incredible craft that went into building our bathroom.”

These walls didn’t get toned down — they got turned way, way up.

The after feels like “a swanky restaurant bathroom,” the homeowner says.

It’s an 1830s Colonial-style home, but you wouldn’t know it from the bathroom’s “before.”

So long, stained shower.

It’s luxe but still family-friendly.

The new vanity is a game-changer.

The DIY mural was inspired by the fall colors of one of their favorite nearby scenic views.

The “after” is luxe on a budget.

The tile from before looks totally refreshed, and the DIYer only spent about $53 to make it all happen.

This bathroom redo is peak “quiet luxury.”

The after is a big “wow” moment.