Whether you're bored with the color scheme of your primary bathroom, your powder room is looking outdated, or you need to make necessary enhancements to your ensuite bathroom for accessibility, consider this your sign to get started on that bathroom remodel. Your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your house, so you want it to feel inviting and relaxing rather than cluttered, dark, or too small. No matter the room's current state, there are many beautiful bathroom remodel ideas that'll create the spa-worthy space you deserve.
These before-and-after bathroom remodels are proof that an uninspiring space just needs a little TLC (and perhaps a designer's eye) to realize its full potential. Read on to check out these incredible bathroom remodel ideas and start taking notes for your own reno project!
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Before: Awkward Layout and Dated
As soon as you entered this bathroom, directly to your left were the toilet and tub, making for an awkward layout in an already outdated, dark room with some interesting embellishments on the wall.
After: Modern and Clean
However, all it needed was a nice, bright refresh from BarnesVanze Architects, and this bathroom feels so much nicer. By changing just about everything, but most notably the bathtub location and the addition of a double vanity, the design team was able to make this bathroom remodel idea feel modern while still having character.
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Before: Lacking in Character
Though there's nothing wrong with the look of this bathroom, it's severely lacking in character. One step inside this room, and you could be in any number of three-star hotels that are lined up along an interstate.
After: A Spa-like Retreat
Just as modern as the bathroom before the upgrade, this primary bath is now a unique feature of the historic home. The team at MV Architects created a cool space with black tiles, live plants, and deep wood tones, helping to capture a minimalist wabi-sabi look without the room feeling cold and uninviting.
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Before: Dark and Tight
Though the dim lighting in this photo doesn't do the bathroom any favors, this space was so compact and cluttered that brightness was never really an option. Which is not ideal if you get ready in the morning in front of the bathroom sink.
After: Airy and Spacious
The team at Fowlkes Studio gutted this bathroom, transforming it from something dim and cramped to a large, airy spot anyone would love to get ready in. They extended the bathing area, putting in a wooden tub and a separate shower, then made the vanity a double with light wood cabinets and sconces on the mirror.
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Before: Too Small Sink
This bathroom has great potential and a functional layout, but the fixtures are dated and a bit awkward—just look at that funky triangular sink.
After: Modern Masculine
After a much-needed refresh, this powder room is so much more handsome. The bowl sink leaves room to wash hands without splashing back, and the rich olive green walls add drama.
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Before: Very Vanilla
Designer Taylor Young originally described the interiors of this California home as “vanilla,” which is actually a great jumping-off point for customizations. This powder room felt a bit dark and drab, ready for Young’s punchy personality.
After: Pattern Play
A bold wallpaper totally transforms this powder room—no layout changes necessary. A dramatic stone sink makes this bathroom remodel idea feel more modern.
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Before: Mixed and Unmatched
This bathroom was previously a hodgepodge attempt at adding functionality and storage, but the space was never maximized to its full potential. Plus, the dated fixtures were less than desirable for the new owners’ tastes.
After: A Punch of Color
This berry hue is the ideal accent wall shade, but it would’ve felt too overwhelming on all four walls of his bathroom. To balance it, design firm Banner Day Interiors opted for an oversize cream vanity with warm wood knobs.
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Before: Too Much Glare
An awkward wraparound countertop and wall-to-wall mirrors made this New York City bathroom feel dated and too sun drenched. The homeowners wanted a more modern and streamlined feel.
After: Sleek and Clean
Now preppy and sophisticated, this bathroom feels fresh with an almost all-white redesign. The separate mirrors reflect plenty of natural light without giving off the glare of a full-on mirrored wall.
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Before: Awkward and Mismatched
This bathroom is a bit confusing. Wrought-iron pedestal sinks offer zero storage, and oversized built-ins swallow the space. The open layout is one of the only things that works about this room.
After: Spa-Like Serenity
Maintaining the layout, Laura Jenkins chose to demo all of the existing built-ins and sink stands in favor of a large double vanity to increase storage and counter space. Rounded mirrors and a subtle wallpaper soften the room and create a soothing atmosphere.
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Before: A '90s Nightmare
For everything there is a season, and for mahogany and brown countertops, it was the 1990s. However, these elements left this bathroom in dire need of light and breathing room.
After: Monochrome Magic
This once-dreary bathroom now has natural light, a new stone sink, and even some fancy overhead lighting. To cut down on costs, design firm Mimi + Hill kept the layout the same and focused on upgrading the fixtures and finishes instead.
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Before: Cluttered and Chaotic
This bathroom needs to handle the morning routines of all three children in this family, which is a lot to ask from a layout that leaves much to be desired in terms of storage.
After: Beautiful in Blue
Toledo Geller knew that kids will keep their space neat only if there’s a designated place for all of their belongings to go. An extra-long vanity offers ample drawers, and a line of towel hooks ensure they never (well, almost never) end up on the floor. Plus, gingham tile floors add a bit of fun—it is a kids' space after all.
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