Bathroom

Go from Ah! to Ahh...

The "before" bathroom was formerly used as a dormitory bathroom, if you can believe it. (And based on the pictures, you probably can.)

You could get the look in your own home for under $5.

The existing beadboard feels totally new in the "after" — and so do those one dingy-looking floors.

"We made the dream of a bright, light bathroom come true," the homeowner says.

Fresh paint, new brass hardware, and a geometric wall mural give this main-level bathroom a new lease on life — and all at an affordable price.

The new tile in the bathroom looks like it's always been there.

The whole family helped with this renovation!

Updated surroundings give the existing fixtures a lot more shine.

Attention to detail is what makes this affordable bathroom makeover so great.

It features a surprising — and gorgeous — new wall color.

The new shower curtain adds the perfect amount of color and whimsy to tie the whole space together.

Small touches, like a brass sconce and gold mantel mirror, create the perfect blend of vintage and modern.

The biggest splurges were a glam new light fixture and rug — but they were totally worth it.

Fresh wallpaper and gold accents bring it all together.

These homeowners and renters employed changes big and small to create their dream bathrooms.

New wallpaper, a new mirror, and new vanity lighting make a world of difference in this powder room.

Here's proof that you don't have to rip everything out and start new.

A few small changes went a long way in this teeny space.

Gold accents found in the mirror, wall art, faucet, and hardware tie it all together.

The vanity is the star of the show in this sophisticated redo.

Even more impressive? The DIYer tackled most of the project in a single weekend.

Real estate expert Lauren Risley calls it “The Anchor Problem” when a client is stuck emotionally in a home that is no longer serving their needs.

No natural light? No problem.

There's a lot of style packed into this little half bath.

It went from overwhelmingly blue to a cool and modern green, black, and white.

The remodeled bathroom features a few small-space tricks you'll want to borrow.

Strategic DIYs gave this once-blah bathroom lots more charm, including a seriously cool custom mural.

You won't believe how quick (and cheap!) it was to flip this boring bathroom.

The dark color made this bathroom feel way smaller than it actually was — but thankfully, some smart upgrades totally fixed that.

The "After" puts a modern twist on pastel-tiled bathrooms of decades past.