Reinvent Your Bathroom With These Simple Decorating Ideas (2025)

To inspire your next DIY project, we've rounded up easy bathroom decor ideas that don't involve a complete renovation — AKA, these modern upgrades won't break the bank. There are improvements that'll only take a few hours, like refreshing walls with a trendy paint color, installing a modern fixture or bringing in genius storage solutions. But a more budget-friendly approach involves weaving in decorative accents, like statement artwork, stylish rugs and a chic vanity mirror. You can also layer in pops of personality with floating shelves filled with collectibles, framed photos or your favorite beauty products.

Whether you're gathering inspiration for a spacious primary bath, small bathroom or charming powder room, you'll find a bathroom design worth recreating. If your style strays modern and minimal, maybe you'll choose to stick with an all-white bathroom or farmhouse aesthetic, but if you dabble in eclecticism, we've included plenty of "more is more" inspiration, plus moody interiors and unique layouts.

Frame a window above the bathtub with decorative wall sconces. Here, designer Candace Shure matches the matte black and gold fixtures with a black bathtub faucet, then tops a stool with dried flowers.

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Whether it's an abstract design or floral print, geometric wallpaper adds a touch of whimsy to any space. We love that designer Jessica Risko Smith pairs it with black herringbone floor tiles for added dimension.

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Add rich color and warmth to your bathroom design with a patterned area rug, just as designer Raili Clasen does in this texture-filled bathroom. Embrace vintage reds, gorgeous greens or creamy neutrals — or a combination of all three.

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Don't be afraid to infuse a bathroom with personal touches. Take note from designer Julia Chasman and install playful tiles in the shower and on the floor, then weave in last-minute touches like framed photos, floral curtains and a chic wicker basket.

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If you're short on storage space, roll in a utility cart to store essentials, like clean towels and skincare products — plus a plant for decoration.

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Rather than replacing fresh flowers every week or two, find fake blooms that look just like the real thing. In this pattern-filled bathroom, designer Jessica Dorling displays faux florals in ceramic white vases for a pop of color.

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Lean framed prints on a nearby ledge, a simple way to infuse color and personality into an otherwise minimal bathroom.

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From gold lighting fixtures and hardware to decorative accents, this Parisian-inspired powder room packs a lot of style into a small space. An acrylic shelf above the toilet becomes a perfect place for chic jars and bottles.

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Move over minimalism. Embrace a more-is-more aesthetic by filling a wall-mounted shelving unit with Victorian-inspired plates, teapots and teacups.

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Fill a blank wall beside the sink vanity with personal photos, whether you create your own display or go for a store-bought option. Below, try a DIY makeup organizer to keep your everyday items within reach.

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Celebrate the beautiful combination of deep black walls and a bright white vanity. Here, designer Emily Henderson stains the reclaimed wood walls to ensure a dramatic bathroom design.

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Drawing on the beauty of the ocean, coastal decor is an ideal theme for any bathroom. Fill open shelving and the ledge of your bathtub with a mix of sea shells. Bonus points if you find the shells at nearby beaches.

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Not only do the two large windows in this bathroom have an indoor-outdoor feel, this light-filled space is full of organic textures like raw woods and rattan.

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Country meets chic in this small bathroom, which features wood panels painted in a soothing mauve shade, gold fixtures and a rustic cow portrait.

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Balance dramatic floor-to-ceiling tile with a standout piece of wall art and a stylish pendant that won't overwhelm the overall design scheme.

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Go bold with an abstract black-and-white wallpaper, like this one inspired by female beauty. For another touch of intrigue, there's a gold rectangular mirror with bird motifs and unique wall lights.

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Whether it's built-in storage or an open shelf bookcase, showcase your collection in the bathroom for a cool, vintage feel. A forest wallpaper and candlelight sconces elevate the look.

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From the round vessel sinks to the complementary vanity and tub hardware, this modern farmhouse bathroom is full of subtle matte black accents.

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Here, Shaolin Low chose to keep original wood paneling around the bathtub to serve as a statement wall. To create contrast, she went with modern, all-white fixtures for the rest of the space.

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A minimalist mirror with graceful curves brings contrast, as well as a touch of elegance, to this bathroom's eye-catching terrazzo sink.

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