This bare bathroom was in need of an upgrade before Instagrammer, Helen, got her hands on it. With grey tiles covering the wall it was time for a renovation, courtesy of Helen herself after she was quoted $541 (£400) for new tiling. Deciding to take on the project herself, she transformed the space from what it once was.
Deciding to keep the original toilet and taps, Helen replaced everything else in the bathroom to give it a brand new look. Costing around $950 (£700), the bathroom was given a new bath, sink, shower and mirror. However, the tiling, which Helen learned to do herself is the biggest change of all, making the bathroom go from drab to fab with the perfect colour combination.
This main bathroom was the first thing that Christopher-John changed when he moved into his new home. With a monochrome colour scheme and little personality, he decided to put his hand to the huge task and change it into a space he would love.
The main priority for this small time-warp 1970s guest bathroom was to make it feel bigger by removing awkward angles and opening up space. That meant pulling down the built-in 'cubby-hole' cupboards and knocking out the enclosed shower cubicle. The owners also knocked down the wall to the separate toilet cubicle to create one large open bathroom.
The new bathroom remodel is bright, spacious and fresh. White walls, a floating oak-effect vanity unit and cool aqua-green metro tiles have transformed this ensuite into a modern and invigorating bathroom. A minimal walk-in shower design keeps the focus on contemporary matt black hardware and the funky geometric grey statement floor. The round shelf mirror adds a touch of Art Deco-inspired gold opulence. Check out the full reveal at Sugar + Cloth.
As part of her DIY renovation journey, Lauren decided to transform her sons' shared bathroom as part of the bi-annual One Room Challenge on Instagram. Old and tired that space was filled with cheap wood units and a small vanity area.
This small bathroom with built-in mahogany units lacked colour and character. The fact that it doesn't have a window or any natural light was a design problem that needed a clever solution. Without actually replacing any major features, one-half of 2 Bees decorated the room entirely on her own, which includes some super renovation surprises...
A blue rose-patterned wallpaper creates a beautiful feature wall and sets the colour scheme in this budget-friendly bathroom. The formerly grubby floor has been painted to look like luxurious marble tiles and a built-in unit has been transformed with royal blue furniture paint. The countertop got a freshen-up with gloss white paint and the look was finished with new bronze handles. Tiles on the feature wall are 'peel and stick' and the mirror has been repainted. Genius!
Victorian Plumbing customer, Lou, was living with a separate toilet and bathroom. After renovating the rest of her new home, it was time to tackle the bathroom and convert the spaces into one big suite for her to enjoy.
By combining the two rooms, it left Lou with the perfect square footage to play around with a fun new design. Matt black fixtures work perfectly alongside the stunning soft green tiles. With space than before she even had room for a roll-top bath!
This family bathroom might've had double sinks but it was seriously lacking in the style department, with ordinary apricot walls and an abundance of brown furniture. For this makeover, the owners took inspiration from a pair of black-framed pharmacy mirrors and transformed the bathroom from dull to delightful in just six weeks.
A Heart Filled Home sourced updates from budget stores to create a classic scheme on a shoestring. White walls, removable gingham plaid wallpaper and those striking mirrors have revamped the bathroom into a light and bright space with farmhouse style. The built-in vanity has been transformed with freshly painted white cupboard doors and new black hardware to match the mirrors. A clever countertop paint kit has brightened the Formica counter to look like expensive marble!
Described by its owner as the "tiniest and ugliest of powder rooms" (we don't think it's that bad!), this narrow cloakroom was functional but basic and bare. Step forward bold interior designer Erin Williamson who took six weeks to weave her makeover magic. Prepare to be gob-smacked as the space turns towards the dark side...
Is this even the same room? Erin Williamson has remodelled her downstairs cloakroom into what she describes as a "magic mushroom mystery submarine crazy" space. The Christian Lacroix for Designers Guild wallpaper in zinc looks show-stopping on the walls teamed with a black ceiling, vanity and black spray-painted blinds. An incredible white chandelier and circular brass-framed mirror complete the look.
When DIY blogger Girl & Grey bought her new house one of her goals was to "just go for it". Like every other room in the home, the cloakroom just off the entrance was beige. So with that mantra in mind and a makeover project later, the small hallway powder room has had a whole lot of personality put into it.
Yes, that is Ostrich-print wallpaper! Blogger Courtney loved it so much she decided to plan this fun cloakroom makeover around it. A dark-hued tongue and groove surround picks out the grey ostrich feathers and offsets the strong pattern perfectly. We especially like the funky enamel utility sink which adds a retro vibe, while the matt black fixtures prove you don't need everything in a room to match in order for it to be chic.
As before pictures go, this small powder room pre-makeover is more stylish than most with its traditional suite and easy-going grey backdrop. However, what is impressive about this bathroom makeover is that its owner used only $100 (£77) to transform it into a much more decorative and impressive space.
Described by Hello Central Avenue as her 'powder room refresh', this pared-back bathroom makeover is totally genius. After giving the walls a lick of softer grey paint to lighten the space, she then used leftover gloss paint to create a shimmering herringbone feature effect with a pre-bought stencil. A DIY rattan mirror and a whitewashed bamboo roman blind complete the simple yet stylish space.
The owners of this sad green bathroom had a few obstacles to tackle during its renovation. Not only was it tiny, but it also had very low ceilings. They decided to ditch the clunky cabinetry around the sink and transform the linen closet to maximise the space. They also had to replace the existing bathtub which totally transformed the look of the room...
Wooden shiplap creates a light and bright space with simple colonial style. Mounting the boards vertically instantly adds a feeling of height to the room, which is just what The Coastal Confidence renovators needed for their low-ceiling bathroom. A mini clawfoot roll top tub fits perfectly into the space, while the hexagon floor tiles add a modern touch.
This large bathroom benefits from large windows that let in lots of light but the decor is bland and totally devoid of personality. It was high time that this run-of-the-mill bathroom underwent a redo, with an updated look to bring in colour and texture.
Seasoned renovator Sincerely Sarah D knew she needed to put a lot of thought into tiles for her bathroom makeover as she didn't plan on changing them for a long while. So a classic and timeless metro tile was chosen but tiled in a fun pattern. Colour has been introduced with a beautiful bird print wallpaper, which is much easier to replace later. The midnight blue vanity unit is luxurious and finished with opulent fixtures and hardware.
This small shell of a room with sloped ceilings used to be a walk-in closet wardrobe. Here it is emptied of clothes storage, newly plumbed and waiting to be transformed into a master bedroom ensuite bathroom.
Renovated by the owners – bloggers at House Updated – this lovely bathroom now has a stunning monochrome scheme with warm wood accents. The walk-in closet now has a walk-in glass shower and huge double vanity unit! Grey marble tiles create a subtle yet stylish feature set in a herringbone pattern. Opulent brass fixtures are striking against the dark and dramatic vanity, while an Aztec-style pink and black rug adds a touch of boho design to finish the look perfectly.
Could this retro bathroom with a closed-in bathtub and peach-coloured vanity counter be any more uninspiring and dingy? Designer, home renovator and blogger, Jenna Sue Design admits that she is more proud of this bathroom renovation than anything she's ever taken on. "I challenged and pushed myself as a designer and DIY'er", she said. We can see that this room needed a major dose of inspiration!
To tackle the space, Jenna Sue Design kept adjectives "natural, romantic, vintage, boho" in mind. Now there are attractive features to look at everywhere you turn in this tiny but beautiful space. A consistent and muted mix of metals, patterns and layered tones sit together perfectly while pretty details like the delicate artwork, arched accent mirror and lace shower curtain are not overplayed in this laid-back country-style space.
This narrow guest bathroom was rarely used and had not been decorated for seven years so a makeover was long overdue. The sloping floor created a problem, and levelling it during the remodel was top of the to-do list. Other grievances included too much brown, bad lighting, 70s-style textured wallpaper and a sad bath. Luckily, owner and designer Kristin Laing had a makeover plan she intended to stick to.
Designed around an intricate yet delicate 'flowering desert' wallpaper, this sophisticated bathroom makeover has been planned to perfection by Kristin Laing Design. Marble flooring and herringbone mosaic wall tiles are luxurious and reflect the light. Three globe pendant lights highlight a midnight blue double vanity unit and complement the gold mirrors and fixtures. The overall effect is feminine and fresh with opulent touches.
Dingy and dilapidated, this small cloakroom had certainly seen better days. But Australian designers Norsu Interiors only saw this grotty old space as a fantastic challenge to transform it into the most beautiful petite powder room there ever was. And boy, did they nail it!
The completed pink powder room transformation looks unrecognisable. Barn doors slide back to reveal blush pink terrazzo tiles set in a herringbone pattern. The concrete vanity and pink lozenge-shaped sink are a match made in heaven while a sleek black mirror, matt black hardware and smokey glass lighting add dramatic and contemporary touches. We absolutely love it!
This tiny and empty bathroom may look like a building site but it's been stripped out in preparation for a major facelift by design company Ollie Interiors + Goods who were briefed to create a modern glam bathroom. If you love tiles and angles then you'll love this bathroom remodel!
The new space is now an incredible wet room with minimal seamless features to allow the main focal point, an artistic penny tile design that continues onto the floor, to steal the show. The pretty mauve-pink custom vanity adds a romantic touch and softens the angled tile design.
This cluttered bathroom lacked light and charm but once Rebecca and Ryan from R & R At Home got going they managed to transform it into a modern farmhouse masterpiece on a relatively small budget. See if you can spot a clever cheat that made a huge difference to the look and cost of the bathroom.
Can you believe this is the same bathroom? With a relatively small budget of around $1,000 (£741k), they had to get creative to achieve the look they wanted. The grey vanity is an IKEA favourite and the wood-panelled walls are not real shiplap but faux panels, painstakingly mounted by Rebecca and Ryan. Finished with black wire storage and matching mirror this bathroom is now inviting and fresh.
The award-winning bloggers at Seasons in Colour have perfected many stunning makeovers and DIY projects. It's hard to comprehend considering its transformation, but this bathroom remodel was relatively painless. They briefed themselves to create "a new bathroom layout to make the space feel lighter, and a timeless design that would add long term value to the property. The focus should be on attention to detail and the 'little touches' of luxury."
This luxurious bathroom remodel now benefits from a more practical layout, which has seen the removal of a walk-in shower which has been replaced with a minimalist vanity. The bath now has a streamlined overhead shower which makes better use of the space. Founder of Seasons in Colour, Jenny Kakoudakis, has chosen cool grey tiles that contrast beautifully with wood-effect tiles. High-end finishes in matte black and gold add hotel-style chic.
This spacious but featureless family bathroom is one we might all have had in our homes at some point. All white with a bland floor and some clunky wooden cabinetry, the space is crying out to be renovated. Luckily, the creative minds at Studio DIY brought their "larger than life" party aesthetic and a vibrant colour palette to full effect...
This master bathroom has been transformed into a punchy space bursting with shape and colour. The bath has made way for a dazzling walk-in shower tiled in vibrant lagoon green (and every tile on the wall is unique!). The floor is now covered in contrasting coral hexagon tiles and on the new colonial-style vanity sits twin blush pink cement sinks. Fresh white walls, fun belly baskets and abstract artwork completes the jaw-dropping space.
DIY blogger Style by Emily Henderson couldn't bear to live with this ugly green guest bathroom any longer and was thrilled when the renovation only took a month to complete with a contractor. The plan was to create a new bathroom that was clean and fresh with a mid-century vibe, without it feeling too traditional. The project was an investment but the results mean this bathroom makeover will last the test of time.
The focal point of this bathroom reveal is undoubtedly the blue patterned statement floor. Bold and strong, the concrete tiles leap off the floor, offset by the crisp white bathroom suite and textured tile walls. The polished wooden vanity is a flea market find with a hole cut out of the top for the circular basin to sit. Gold fixtures combined with vintage-style art complete this smart and stylish space.
Making their bathroom "livable as quickly as possible for as little spend as possible" was the main goal of award-winning blogger Kimberley Duran of Swoon Worthy. The original room has some tolerable attributes; it's large, has a warm neutral floor and the suite was white. So, let's see how it turned out once Kimberley put her own unique stamp on it...
Just look what a striking paint hue and plenty of greenery can do! A budget bathroom refresh has turned a pale and uninteresting bathroom into a rich and luscious washroom. The blackest shade Kimberley could find was called 'Downing Street' by Valspar and it's painted on the non-tiled wall and bath panel as well as the ceiling! Thanks to the existing white tiles and suite, the room remains bright. New accessories, artwork and plenty of plants finish the eclectic look with an ultra-cool Tropicana vibe. Check out the whole transformation here.
The Naked Decorator, aka Veronica Soloman, bought a new build house with basic beige decor in a plan to revamp it room by room with whatever remaining funds she could rustle up. When it came to the bland bathroom she knew she needed to inject a burst of colour, but her biggest dilemma was should she remove the tub or keep it?
Veronica decided to go with her own instincts and removed the tub to create a stylish double walk-in shower. On-trend hexagon tiles are a huge theme in this bathroom makeover, present in small black mosaics on the floor and continuing onto the walls in a larger, crisp white design. Strong colour has been introduced by painting the existing vanity a beautiful forest green and adding a new marble countertop. The lush green tones are picked out with a vibrant roman blind and the opulent space is married together with shimmering gold fixtures.
This all-white empty bathroom with orange pine laminate floors belonged to award-winning blogger and Interior Stylist Maxine Brady of We Love Home. The unloved bathroom was crying out for a revamp worthy of a magazine spread. Fast forward a few months and lots of elbow grease later to check out the girly and gracious results...
Did we say bathroom revamp? Well, we meant complete bathroom gut-out and refit. We Love Home blogger Maxine and her dad hacked off all the tiles, ripped up that hideous floor and pulled out the old bath and sink to start from scratch. Keeping the existing layout saved money and time but fresh white tiles, a statement floor and idyllic roll-top feature bath have transformed her space into a light and pretty sanctuary.
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