Bathrooms Home Projects

"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.

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.

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?!"

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.

A mix of new buys and vintage finds help make this bathroom feel warm and welcoming.

This professional bathroom redo includes great advice for seeking out the pros and living with ongoing construction.

This renter decided to spend a small bit of money to make a big change in his bathroom.

The preservation of tile in this historic home is impressive and seamless.

"The room felt cold and was lacking any style or personality," this renter says of her builder-grade bathroom before. Now, with a fresh coat of a bold paint color, it's personality-packed.

The new bathroom's beautiful, but also so much more functional.

Each team added their own serene spin to the bedrooms.

Go from Ah! to Ahh...

The "before" bathroom was formerly used as a dormitory bathroom, if you can believe it. (And based on the pictures, you probably can.)

You could get the look in your own home for under $5.

The existing beadboard feels totally new in the "after" — and so do those one dingy-looking floors.

"We made the dream of a bright, light bathroom come true," the homeowner says.

The new tile in the bathroom looks like it's always been there.

The whole family helped with this renovation!

Attention to detail is what makes this affordable bathroom makeover so great.

It features a surprising — and gorgeous — new wall color.

The new shower curtain adds the perfect amount of color and whimsy to tie the whole space together.

Small touches, like a brass sconce and gold mantel mirror, create the perfect blend of vintage and modern.

Fresh wallpaper and gold accents bring it all together.