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These 21 Stylish Bathroom Remodel Ideas Are Brilliant

You might want to rethink your bathtub's location.

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Emily Henderson Design

If you're bored with the current state of your primary bathroom or have been dreaming about making changes to it for years, your not-quite oasis is long overdue for a makeover. The first step is imagining a new plan for your space. You can take steps now to put your plan into action no matter where you are in the design process, whether you're talking over bathroom remodel ideas with a contractor before committing to a complete makeover or simply adding ideas to your Pinterest board.

Simple bathroom remodel ideas can make your space look and feel new even if your budget doesn't allow for a head-to-toe transformation. Planning how you want it to look and changing at least one aspect of the space is a great place to start. You might be surprised how big an impact you can make just by painting the vanity cabinet a fresh color and bringing in a new shower curtain and towels.

The only problem is, there are so many great primary bathroom ideas that it can be hard to decide what to do. If you know what you want to update but don't know exactly how, these bathroom remodel ideas will help you choose a direction. They're designer projects you can pin to your vision board and reference as you start to piece your project together. We found epic makeovers that will inspire you to add that vibrant wallpaper to your shopping cart, replace outdated countertops, switch up light fixtures, and even replace your bathtub with a sleek shower. When you're finished admiring these spa-worthy bathroom before-and-afters, you can go forward confidently, knowing you've seen the most beautiful bathroom remodel ideas out there and left no possibilities behind.

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1

Before: Narrow Bathroom Layout

green and tan bathroom
Kate Davis Design

Everything about the floor plan of this bathroom is awkward. It's tight and tiny and doesn't reflect the size of the home. The bathtub, shower, and toilet are tucked in front of the room's only window, and it's small.

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After: Airy Bathroom Layout

white and floral bathroom
Kerry Kirk

Designer Katie Davis bucked the room's original layout to let light pool in. She took out the wall separating the sink area from the bathtub and enlarged the window. "It immediately made the room feel bigger," Davis says. In addition, Davis borrowed square footage from the main closet to create a separate area for the toilet. "It feels so seamless now and not at all choppy," she says.

3

Before: Old Bathtub-Shower Combination

white bathroom
Stacey

This small primary bathroom needed a fresh approach. The mismatched tile looked dated and haphazard, not impactful. Plus, the tiny tub was taking up all the space. A new floorplan could make the 4'10"-by-5' 10" room feel much larger.

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After: Sleek Walk-In Shower

shower door
Cathlin McCullough

Designer Sarah Stacey expanded the bathroom's footprint and gave it a new look inspired by the homeowners' love for twentieth-century design. The black details give the bathroom more depth, the floor-to-ceiling framed shower enclosure adds to the grand vibe, and the black-and-white mosaic tile floor helps to unify and expand the room. (Using mosaic tile on a bathroom floor always helps make it less slippery too.) To layer and elevate the space, Stacey added a black marble baseboard and pencil liner.

5

Before: Old Spa Bathtub

tiled bathroom and white tub
Melissa Udang Bodie

This beige bathroom features more types of tile than we can count! The bulky jetted tub not only takes up too much space but also is a breeding ground for mold and mildew.

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After: Luxurious Freestanding Bathtub

bathtub in white bathroom
Melissa Udang Bodie

Melissa and Miller designed a spa-like bathroom that's peaceful enough to make you think you're on vacation. Gone are the excessive tan tiles, replaced by cohesive marble. The warming towel rack, generously sized tub, and silver-toned finishings will make your self-care routine feel like a reward.

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7

Before: Dark Powder Room Walls

powder room with dark blue walls
Avery Cox

This powder room was functional and fairly spacious, but it lacked sufficient lighting and seriously needed some personal style.

8

After: Bold Bathroom Wallpaper

white and blue floral bathroom
Molly Cuver

Never underestimate the power of wallpaper! Avery Cox of Avery Cox Design chose a green and blue wallpaper to freshen up the space and make it feel brighter. Cox chose a bright blue wavy mirror to anchor the design. It's a pop of color that complements the floral wallpaper but still stands out. She also changed the sink from a pedestal sink to a vanity to create storage.

9

Before: Awkward Shower

bathroom
Emily Henderson Design/Sara Ligorria-Tramp

This outdated kids' bathroom originally had a bathtub and shower combo crammed in next to its vanity, making the space feel narrow and smaller than it actually is.

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After: Spacious Shower

remodeled bathroom
Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Simply by shifting the tub and toilet area of this kids' bathroom, designer Emily Henderson freed up space for a double vanity and extra storage. Plus, she created a playful, contemporary color scheme that makes the room bright and airy.

11

Before: Narrow Bathroom Layout

erin gates bathroom
Courtesy of Jamie Nesbitt-Weber

This overly dark and skinny bathroom would make anyone feel claustrophobic. It lacked counter space and storage.

12

After: Bright, Open Bathroom Layout

jamie nesbitt webster after bath
Regan Wood Photography

Designer Jamie Nesbitt-Weber razed the closet, added a long vanity for storage and counter space, and replaced the old-fashioned tub with a glass-walled walk-in shower. It gets lots more light and feels much more spacious.

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13

Before: White Bathroom Cabinets

plain before bathroom
OLD BRAND NEW

These plain white cabinets look fine with the brown granite countertop and floor tile—if you're not looking for any excitement. In our opinion (and the homeowners'), it could use a little color.

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After: Painted Bathroom Cabinets

teal cabinets, black flooring, patterned rug, fake plants
OLD BRAND NEW

This bathroom designed by Old Brand New now features bright teal cabinets with gold hardware as well as new tile. The vibrant color gives off a cheerful modern vibe that's hard to resist.

15

Before: Platform Bathtub

symmetry design bathtub before
Courtesy of Symmetry Designs

This 1980s-vintage platform jetted tub with steps was taking up far too much space in this large primary bathroom. With its awkwardly low design, it was bringing the whole space down.

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After: Freestanding Bathtub

symmetry design bathtub after
P Squared Studios

Symmetry Designs replaced the old platform tub with a freestanding one that instantly made the room look and feel more modern and inviting.

17

Before: Wall Decor

rati mishra before
Courtesy of Rati Mishra

A clunky cabinet, random art, and dirty-white paint add up to a very drab look.

18

After: Wall Treatment

rati mishra bathroom
Jacob Macias

Dekorati Interiors founder Rati Mishra instantly elevated the room by removing the cabinet and covering up the wall with a soothing nature-inspired print.

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19

Before: Single Sink

emily kates before bathroom
Courtesy of Emily Kates

One of the main eyesores in this outmoded bath is the dated console sink and washstand, which offers no storage space.

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After: Double Vanity

emily kates bathroom
Vivian Johnson

Emily Kates Design gave the antiquated room a serious update with a double vanity. It's replete with ample drawers and matching mirrors.

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