Bathrooms Home Projects

It's got a neutral palette, but it's still a showstopper.

The "after" looks much brighter and cleaner, and the vanity is unrecognizable.

Lots of DIY and plenty of resourcefulness helped keep costs down in this 2000s builder-grade bathroom makeover.

The guest bathroom in this Victorian-era home said goodbye to its wild carpet and hello to statement-making tile.

Updating the surroundings allowed the bathroom's retro charm to come through.

The homeowner describes the new bathroom as "light and airy with a hint of playfulness."

In this bathroom, every wall is a feature wall.

Bye, green carpet and rusted clawfoot tub.

Tiny bathrooms that work well for day-to-day use are the ultimate design feat; this one with a tricky layout sitch was no exception.

Modern updates make the home feel fresh, but special details make it feel totally cozy, too.

This homeowner doesn't shy away from using bold colors in a small space.

A brown bathroom from 1984 gets a major glow up full of on-trend details like green-painted built-ins, fluted wood, and more.

The new look blends contemporary fixtures with vintage touches.

The design takeaways here? Traditional doesn't mean "boring," and small spaces do not have to be exempt from big, bold design choices.

Bold wallpaper? Quirky vintage tile? Spa-like atmosphere? These bathrooms have it all.

"Everything in here was new, but it was builder-grade and looked pretty average," this homeowner says. But with some DIY touches, the new bathroom looks positively luxe.

This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.

Before, the homeowner wasn't loving the color or the layout. But after, "words can't describe how beautiful the light is in the morning," she says.

"I am most proud that we completed this entire renovation on time and within budget!" this homeowner says. "That rarely happens to us."

This muralist and her husband were looking for a way to make their bathroom feel more luxe without breaking the bank.

This mini makeover is proof that a few personal elements can go a long way in making a just-OK space feel like home.

The square footage stayed the same, but other room-enhancing changes give the illusion of more space.

Smart swaps help give the illusion of more space in this classic and charming bathroom reno.

That stained glass window though!

This DIY looks way more luxe than its under-$1,000 price tag.

The secret to the budget-friendly project: buying secondhand, shopping around, and DIYing it all.

"The before was dull," this renter says. "If the electric mirror wasn't present, the bathroom would've had no hope at all. It felt cold and unwelcoming — not in my dream home!"

A husband-wife duo redesigned this 1988 bathroom.

A key ingredient in this transformation? Paint, of course.

These homeowners were ready for something a little more colorful (and luxe!)

With help from the pros, a DIYer transformed a blank space for $9,600.

A shower with its knob placed outside the cubicle might seem like a crazy idea, but it surprisingly makes a lot of sense.

One renter on TikTok just came up with a brilliant way to temporarily upgrade her bathroom cabinets.

Now there's room for everything.

Working with the big stuff that was already in place helped this savvy homeowner create her dream bathroom for a lot less.

"We were in the process of renovating our whole bathroom and really wanted a wooden vanity, but the ones we liked were all out of our budget," this homeowner says. IKEA hack to the rescue!

Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.

Soaking in a nice hot tub of bubbles at the end of the day is a small luxury that can make a big difference. If you make your own, you can choose what scents you want to soak in, and you have the advantage of knowing exactly what’s going on your skin. Also, it can a lot cheaper and just as luxurious as the fancy kinds. The key to a successful homemade bubble bath is to get a good mix of essential oils and the right amount of bubbles.

This bathroom went from bright red to more serene and Mediterranean-inspired.

The bathroom is a great place to start when it comes to making changes to your home as you grow older.

With room for a laundry area!

These homeowners saved thousands on their vanity by DIYing it.

Neutral color scheme and retro-inspired details for the win.

This bathroom redo was not without its challenges, but the final look is so luxe.

While the space worked for Ann during her single years, the couple were looking to give the house some practical upgrades that made it better suited for two people.

Painting and peeling up the old linoleum made a major difference in this redo.

The bold wallpaper is a must-see!

See the "Electric Poppies" wallpaper bring this small gray bathroom to life.

Bold wallpaper and floating fixtures bring this bathroom into the 2020s.

There are so many glam accents packed into just 58 square feet.

DIYs and vintage finds make a once-dingy bathroom quaint and cozy.

This bathroom redo is full of luxe details done through DIY.

The tile design in the tub surround is just one of many highlights.

The redo was done with two small paint projects that took a few hours each.

Want to give your bathroom a new look this summer? Read this first for advice homeowners wish they'd known before embarking on their own bathroom remodels.

New tile (and paint that looks like tile) completely transform this once-dated space.

The space was trapped in the early 2000s, but a DIY redo filled with luxe touches totally changed that.

The teams of aspiring renovators were tasked with renovating the guest bedroom and bathroom of their identical Surfside Beach homes.

Halloween might still be a few months away, but it’s never too early to get in the spirit of the season.

The new color is bold and bright — just what this windowless bathroom needed.

It's colorful and pattern-happy, but still manages to be a calming escape.

This is among the easiest chores you can do at home to help save you time and money in the future.

"I pictured transforming this bathroom into an old-world-style spa," this DIYer says. It seems like a tall order based on the all-beige before, but wait until you see how she pulled it off.

Once you accomplish these simple tasks, you’ll feel ahh-mazing.

The redo was a combo of DIY and professional work.

Looking to keep your same surfaces but spruce up your bathroom? This project has inspiration and ideas galore.

The new bathroom boasts a half painted, half wallpapered design.

From swirled marble to deep charcoal cement to round pebble-shaped white, the "after" has the most luxe mix of tiles.

Since this homeowner had to cut into her shower walls to make a repair, she thought, "why not go ahead and do a full makeover?!"

A just-OK 2014 bathroom gets a stylish and serene budget-friendly makeover.

Black and white doesn't have to be boring, and these tiles are here to prove it.

A simpler color palette and other swaps help this bathroom feel way bigger, even with the same footprint.