Small bathrooms come with big potential for these DIY designers.
From modest makeovers to complete remodels, these “before” and “after” small bathroom
transformations are totally stunning—and totally inspiration-worthy.
Whether you’re considering a bathroom makeover yourself or just love looking at impressive
DIY designs, here are 11 small bathrooms makeover ideas to inspire you.
Number 1.
Before There wasn’t much to see in this bathroom.
this bathroom needed a new approach—and some cozier vibes.
after Who wouldn’t want to take a soak in this
spa-like space?
Lindsey installed new wall tile and brought it up to the ceiling for added height.
She also added in new flooring and contemporary décor for a completely updated look.
Number 2.
Before Casey Finn felt her guest bathroom could use
some work to bring it up to her speed and style.
after There’s a lot that Casey did in her small
bathroom transformation, but our favorite part is the new shower, which included ditching
the tub and opting for a standup space with floor-to-ceiling subway tiles.
Number 3.
Before For this small master bath, Sabrina Scrivo
required some major creativity to make up for her limited budget.
After Your first thought looking at this amazing
reveal probably isn’t “budget-friendly,” but Sabrina managed to get this look by purchasing
just a few pieces and using what she already had for the rest.
Number 4.
Before The Sweetest Digs wasn’t originally planning
to update this basic bathroom, but a larger house renovation left lots of damage and a
slant in the ceiling plus some inspiration to do something a bit more exciting in the
space.
After The first pick for the bathroom transformation
was the pretty patterned tile, which Gemma then paired with updated, clean lines and
a thrift store mirror that she painted herself.
Number 5.
Before Jen Fancher had $1,000 to totally revamp this
narrow space, which was no longer suiting her family.
After Yep, this gorgeous space clocked in at just
$1,000! Jen fixed the counter problem by removing the top completely and raising the cabinet
base (plus adding in some trim to hide the addition).
She also painted the walls, added in new hardware, and put up some textured wallpaper to bring
variation to the space.
Number 6.
Before Ask Lindsey Elliott of the This Hiatus lifestyle
blog how she felt about her original guest bathroom and she’ll tell you it was dark,
crammed, and a little bit scary. after
Aside from the window, Lindsey and her husband Tommy ripped out and replaced every detail
of this small bathroom, bringing in new stunners like a homemade cedar vanity and contemporary
hexagonal tiling.
Number 7.
Before Serena Appiah felt anything but relaxed in
her not-so-spa-like master bathroom.
after Three and a half months and a lot of DIY-ing
later, Serena created for herself a serene space with romantic details and calming lavender
and pink accents.
Number 8.
Before When you look at this bathroom, you’re hit
with a muted palette of brown, brown, and more brown.
after Goodbye brown, hello blue!
This bathroom upgrade brings in new pops of color and totally new vibes, with custom wallpaper
and a spruced up vanity, among other bright and shiny details.
Number 9.
Before The builder-grade tub insert in this rustic
mountain home was too small to actually enjoy.
After Removing the tiny tub made way for an extra-large
shower space.
The ceiling-mounted curtain (a custom cotton panel with a waterproof liner) creates the
illusion of higher ceilings.
Number 10.
Before This tract home's master bath looked the same
as it did when it was built in 1998. after
By retaining the master bath's layout, thie homeowner avoided the expense of moving plumbing
lines, relying instead on cosmetic updates.
One change: a single sink console, made possible by closing off a secondary closet entrance.
The exterior door opens straight onto the pasture.
Number 11.
Before When the owners of this weekend house first
saw this bathroom, they knew it wouldn't take much labor or investment to freshen it up.
Paint could easily lighten the space, but the biggest concern was the mosaic-tile floor,
which looked drab.
After By choosing a wall paint that helped highlight
the gray tiles in the floor, the owners brightened the room and turned a drawback into a blessing.
Soft gray walls highlight the gray tiles in the floor, brightening the room.
Combined with white, the room feels radiant.