Easy Bathroom Makeovers…Before and After Pictures

June 9, 2013

Happy Sunday!  Yesterday morning I rolled out of bed and into the bathroom, looked around and decided it was time to do some sprucing up.  In my search for inspiration, I came across an article from Better Homes and Gardens that I had to share in case you were in your bathroom this weekend thinking the same thing!  I love these ideas because they’re cheap, practical and can be knocked out in just a couple of days.  You won’t believe the transformations…

BEFORE

I lived in Philadelphia for a few years and this reminds me of every row home bathroom I was ever in.  Crowded and with one tiny window;  the clutter and outdated tile seem a bit insurmountable.

AFTER

Amazing!  A few easy updates like paint and well-chosen accessories is all it took to turn this bathroom around.  The sandy color of the tile inspired a beach theme, brought to life by  the soft blues and greens of a new shower curtain and linens.  The clutter was moved out and replaced by a wooden coat rack (great idea!) – trendy and perfect for storing shower accessories, robes and towels.

BEFORE

The strip light fixtures and tile vanity really date this bathroom – strip lighting above the mirror is pretty standard in most homes today and can give off a really cookie cutter look.

AFTER

Paint!  It changes everything…the vanity was painted a bright white to appear more like a dresser than a standard piece of bathroom furniture.  The sink fixtures and counter top were changed out but the floor tiles were left as is.  Wall sconces and a new medicine cabinet finish off the look.

BEFORE

The monochromatic tiles running from the floors to the walls make this small bathroom feel cramped and dated – and the sink is too large for the 7 x 7.5 foot space.

AFTER

It’s hard to believe this is the same bathroom!  A pedestal sink opens up floor space and solid-surfacing panels made to look like bead board wainscoting give the walls a fresh farmhouse look.  Yellow accents and a new medicine cabinet pull it all together.  The use of shelving to add more storage space is genius.

Have you done any bathroom updating lately?  Any tips for getting a great look on a budget?