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59 Bathroom Decor Ideas for a Quick Makeover

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Updated on 04/14/22

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The bathroom may be the only spot in your home you have to yourself and for many, it's a little getaway for you to enjoy a relaxing bath or to do your nightly routine. So, your bathroom design should reflect your personal aesthetic for you to truly enjoy being in the space.

When it comes to redesigning your bathroom, you may think you need to do a total upgrade. But, you can give your bathroom a completely new look with simple, budget-friendly upgrades. From simple paint updates to items you can add from your own home, we share our favorite simple bathroom decor ideas that will instantly upgrade your bathroom design.

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Yes, you do need a navy claw-foot tub.

By Country Living Staff

Brian Woodcock

Who says your bathroom can't be the most beautiful room in your home? Yes, it might be short on size, but what bathrooms lack in space, they more than make up for in their ability to be dressed up and reimagined. Here, we're sharing our very best bathroom décor ideas with you in the hopes that they'll motivate you to renovate, redecorate, and reinvigorate your bathrooms and washrooms. These fresh ideas, fit for every style and budget, will have you excited to add new finishes, trims, chandeliers, runners, exposed bulbs, and more to your space.

But with so many creative ideas to choose from, where should you even begin? We suggest starting from the ground up. After taking a look at our best bathroom tile ideas, give your space a re-haul with spa-inspired detailing, repurposed vanities made from antique cabinets, new linen draperies, color-coordinated artwork and more. And don't forget to try one of the year's hottest bathroom paint colors while you're at it!

Perhaps you're looking for a more subtle refresh instead. If that's the case, we'd recommend perusing the more rustic bathrooms and shabby-chic interiors we've compiled here. After all, you don't need to wait for a large-scale renovation before getting started on revamping your space!

SARAH ELLIOTT

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Trough-Style Sink

Bring the trough inside with this inspired idea, and get ready for all the farmhouse chic vibes! No, it's not an actual trough—it's just got a similar look.

SHOP TROUGH SINKS

DAVID TSAY

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Asymmetry Rules

Working with an oddly shaped room? Go with the flow (and add a ton of fun and quirkiness!) by utilizing an asymmetrical shower design.

SHOP GOLD HARDWARE

ERIC PIASECKI/OTTO

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Old-School Details

Buck the trend with an antique-filled room. Here, muted colors and mahogany stains get the job done.

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DANA GALLAGHER

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Moody & Rustic

Keep things interesting, textured, and rich with a few deep colors. We love that the weathered look of this black-painted wood provides warmth and drama all at once.

SHOP DISTRESS-READY PAINT

DAVID TSAY

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Skirted Sink

Keep things feminine with a skirted sink! This sweet idea is one of our favorites for a country home, and allows you to hide unsightly, cluttered cabinets in a pinch.

SHOP FAUX FLOWERS

DAVID TSAY

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Weathered Whites

Here's something you may not realize: "White and bright" does not mean have to mean "modern." In this bathroom, vintage-inspired materials and an antique stool keep the entire room grounded and oh-so-nostalgic.

SHOP VINTAGE STOOLS

Aaron Colussi

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Color Coordinate

Gold and navy blue come together beautifully in this master bath. (And take a look at that stunning chandelier!)

SHOP BATHROOM RUGS

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Exposed Bulbs

ERIC PIASECKI

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Multicolored Runner

Add some vibrance to a neutral bathroom by swapping out a typical bath mat with a beautiful rug like Alison and Jim Luckman did in their Idaho farmhouse.

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HELEN NORMAN

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Silver Accents

Silver fixtures and a silver mirror coordinate with the all-white bathroom for a crisp look.

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TREVOR SMITH

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Trough Sink

Nothing says "country" like a an old feeding trough converted into a washroom sink!

Brian Woodcock

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Exposed Brick

The exposed brick wall, repurposed metal ceiling, and claw-foot bathtub come together for the ultimate vintage-inspired space in this Tennessee home.

David Tsay

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Herringbone Tile

Brian Woodcock

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Repurposed Vanity

In this Tennessee barn, an antique cabinet is used as a vanity for extra storage space. Plus, the chipped paint adds a nice rustic touch.

Brian Woodcock

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Herringbone Stone

This master bathroom has a spa-like feel thanks to the quartz countertops and the printed porcelain tile arranged in a Herringbone pattern around the tub.

SHOP TILE

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Trough Sinks

Cast-iron fixtures like this salvaged sink add a feeling of vintage elegance to any bathroom—especially when paired with nickel-finished hardware.

SHOP CABINETS

Photograph by Michael J. Lee, Design by Carpenter & Macneile

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Colorful Panels

Turns out our gravitation toward wainscoting is biological. "The human eye is wired to scan for the horizon," explains Freya Van Saun, professor of decorative arts at the New York School of Interior Design. "Rooms dating to ancient Rome can be found with millwork defining the midline."

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Mix Patterns

While renovating this Tennessee farmhouse, Country Living style director Page Mullins and singer-songwriter Holly Williams carved out more space by enlarging the window and elongating the shower, installing a custom vanity, and adding a cabinet for storage. They also piled on the pattern, mixing green toile wallpaper with a graphic black-and-white tile.

SHOP TILE

DAVID A. LAND

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Floral Prints

Looking to spruce up your home for spring? Get inspired by Chenault James's Michigan home and add framed floral prints—and some fresh flowers!—to your space.

ALEC HEMER

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Mix Materials

Marsha Ahearn mixes it up in her Massachusetts bathroom with a bluestone-topped vanity, wood mirror, and bronze hardware.

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Rustic Tub

"We loved this wood on sight because of its chippy, peely look," says Jolie Sikes in her book Junk Gypsy. They knew it was just the right element for an unusual bathroom accent, which contrasts nicely with the clean and modern subway tile.

SHOP TILE

Dominique Vorillon

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Room With a View

The designer of this California farmhouse allowed the wonderful view of the Topatopa Mountains to inspire the rest of the master bathroom, from the earthy limestone floor embedded with fossilized rocks and shells to the hand-embroidered linen draperies in a soft shade of sand.

SHOP DRAPES

DAVID TSAY

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Wild Wallpaper

Renita Browning’s Texas home is full of character. Her guest bathroom features a wallpaper adorned with different sketched dogs.

Corey Gaffer

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Best of Both Worlds

In this North Dakota home, the two homeowners aimed to combine both of their tastes in this chic bathroom. The wife picked out the simple black-and-white palette, while the husband chose the wooden ceiling.

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DAVID TSAY

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Massive Mirror

A long vertical mirror makes the bathroom in this quaint California house feel quite a bit bigger.

Max Kim-Bee

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Elegant Green

Gilded sconces, antique mirrors, and English countryside prints make this petite powder room feel curated—"like you've stepped into a boutique hotel," says Jason, the owner of this Catskills home.

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David Land

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Upcycled Dresser Vanity

This master bath's characterless vanity got the boot and was replaced with a dresser scored on Craigslist for $35. Husband Jeff reworked it to accommodate a sink and sealed it with Waterlox to withstand splashes.

SHOP MIRRORS

ALEC HEMER

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Claw-Foot Tub

A gorgeous antique bathtub, like the one in Debbie Propst's Connecticut abode, will impress all your houseguests. (Those windows wouldn't hurt either!)

Roger Davies

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Maximizing Small Space

The owners of this charming California bungalow replaced the master bathroom door with a toile curtain to improve traffic flow in the cramped space.

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37 Seriously Beautiful Bathroom Tile Ideas

Inspiration and fresh ideas for small bathroom renovations

Whether you're an interior designer yourself or just looking for some inspiration and fresh renovation ideas, we'd like to share this year's hottest bathroom tile trends with you.


So, when it comes to interior design, the most important message of 2021 is to be true to yourself and your preferences.

With today's wide selection, from modernized subway tiles and wood look tiles to handcrafted tiles and the comeback terrazzo effect tiles, there is something for everyone to renovate their bathroom.

Modern subway tiles


Subway textured Carrara Dots Etched Marble Subway (Carrara marble effect in gray and polka dots) will enliven the look of your bathroom or shower area. You can lay this anti-slip moisture-resistant tile in the classic way, or in a herringbone or chevron pattern - the main thing is that you get the desired result.

According to the latest trends of this year, the most popular is the "metro" tile in a modern interpretation. Whether it's a handcrafted style tile (zellige style), a frosted tile that mimics misted glass, or a marble effect tile with a polka dot pattern to add depth and texture (see photo above). Subway tiles in their fresh take will give your bathroom a simple yet modern look.

If you still prefer traditional subway tiles, you can liven up the interior with an interesting installation pattern (for example, herringbone), and to enhance the effect, add a mosaic insert on the subway tiled wall (as in the photo below) .


Wood effect tiles


A contemporary bathroom with Roman Flower Wooden Beige in wood beige with a floral pattern looks bright and fresh.

By opting for wood look porcelain stoneware tiles, in addition to the natural beauty of wood, you will get the strength characteristics of porcelain stoneware. Tiles made from this material will help you embody the Scandinavian style that is popular this year or the style of a country house.

Gems Bianco large-format wood look porcelain stoneware tiles are perfect for bathroom decoration. Such a tile will look harmoniously with an exclusive decor. Thanks to its muted hue, it can also create a warm, welcoming atmosphere of a modern country house.

Tiles with a wood texture look very cozy and will especially please nature lovers. It can be used both inside the house and for lining the shower in the yard, but unlike wood, it is not subject to the negative effects of moisture.

Floral bathroom design

Also in the interior design of the bathroom, botanical motifs and generally organic style are no less relevant. In order to bring the beauty of nature into the room, you can use various decorative elements, for example, a plant in a pot or wallpaper with a floral pattern. But for the bathroom, of course, tiles with botanical prints are better suited.

These two stunning tiles combine sophisticated Japanese style with the strength of porcelain stoneware. Both light cherry blossom tiles (pictured above) and black plank tiles with blossoming branches (pictured below) bring botanical garden charm to the bathroom.

If you like wallpaper with a floral pattern, but would like to protect the finish from moisture, tile gives you that option. The stunning floral mosaic tiles in Carrara and Bardillo marbles are the perfect expression of the botanical bathroom trend.


Neutral tiles

Who said neutral bathroom décor is boring? Mosaic tiles in the form of triangles, despite the discreet beige hue, look alive due to the three-dimensional texture. It is perfect for a shower area or an accent wall in the bathroom.

If you like to freshen up the look of your interior often, then the trend of using neutral-colored tiles for bathroom decoration may well suit you. Instead of knocking down old tiles and putting in new ones every year, opt for tiles in a neutral hue (such as beige, gray, or white). Find tiles in the shade, shape, size and texture that best suits you. It can be, for example, natural stone tiles or white marble.

Create a versatile backdrop for your space, allowing you to easily update the look of your bathroom with colorful accessories. You can do this as often as you wish.

Pink bathroom interior

Pink color is gaining popularity again. The pink palette in the interior will help create a gentle and cozy atmosphere. Pink tiles are perfect for decorating a women's bathroom. Check out La Riviera Rose glazed tiles in a classic square shape.


Geometric bathroom tiles


Two varieties of marble, Bardillo and Carrara, coexist beautifully in this magnificent diamond-shaped pattern, resulting in an interesting combination of white and gray shades. A wonderful embodiment of the trend for the use of geometric shapes in the interior!

And in this interior, Melange Blue porcelain stoneware tiles are used to finish the shower area, in which the geometric pattern is combined with the texture of wood.

Tiles with various geometric patterns offer endless design options.

Check out Gray Deco Fan Glass Mosaic, hexagonal (or octagonal) marble mosaic tiles (such as Thassos White Hexagon Marble Mosaic Tile), and tiles that mimic volume overlay of square figures (Square Weave Equator & Thassos Mosaic).

Tiles of this kind will create a visually interesting interior that will not leave anyone indifferent.

Gold standard tiles

The beauty of gold is timeless and the trend of using gold finishes always remains relevant. Gold tiles and matching sanitary ware bathroom accessories will fit perfectly into many styles: gold finish will look wonderful in modern country houses, houses decorated in the style of various historical eras, and simply in status housing. Pay particular attention to the gold tiles in various shapes and textures.

Pictured is the stunning Gold Bouquet Marble with a botanical pattern in gold. The ever-requested floral design in rich gold hue will give your bathroom a high-end look.

Trenddesign Book, the popular online marketplace for interior designers, names the gold bathroom trend as one of the hottest this year! Glamorous gold accents combined with marble wall and floor finishes will never let you down.

Gold Glass Penny Round Mosaic, which is reminiscent of gold coins, will help create a luxurious glamorous atmosphere in the bathroom.

Wonderful marble effect tiles

Since we mentioned marble, let's take a closer look at this trend. There are many ways to introduce this beautiful material into the interior of the bathroom: it can be classic tiles (or “metro” tiles) with different types of marble, marble mosaic, etc.

Calacatta Gold Honed Marble, for example, is an excellent finishing material for creating a luxurious shower area, while Wooden Beige Polished Marble with a wood-like texture can be used to decorate a bathroom in a rustic style or in the style of a modern country house.

Due to its natural beauty, marble remains one of the most popular bathroom finishing materials. The marble mosaic shown in the photo in the form of three-dimensional hexagons is perfectly combined with a wooden cabinet and modern sinks. You can also go the traditional route, opting for Carrara marble subway tiles for the walls and black and white tiles for the floor.

Small Bathroom Tiles

The tiny pieces of marble that make up Luxor Bianco Carrara & Thassos White Micro Mosaic tile will freshen up the look of indoor and outdoor shower areas.

What could be better than a small mosaic, because it can be used to make any pattern you want! Using mosaic tiles (like Bloom Micro Mosaic) you can create a beautiful flooring that is not only durable and resistant to moisture, but thanks to the many grout lines, not so slippery.

Bold colors and tile patterns

Another trend this year is bright decoration - bold colors, contrasting patterns, etc. Tiles do not have to be large format. For example, thanks to its shiny surface, glossy tiles can already make a strong statement and transform the interior.

You can keep a minimalist bathroom but make it more expressive with a striking tile color. For example, the Mallorca Black ceramic tile shown in the photo, thanks to its black tone, glazed surface and slight irregularities, helps to create a stylish look.

For an accent wall in the bathroom, you can choose tiles with the right combination of color and pattern. This White & Green Bricks Carrara & Glass Mosaic panel combines Carrara marble with emerald green glass to form an eclectic brick pattern. Pay attention to how interesting this mosaic panel looks together with a harmoniously matched mirror and dressing table.

Terrazzo effect tiles

Terrazzo effect tiles are back in fashion, and their range has become even wider. Thanks to its characteristic appearance, it always looks interesting and enlivens the interior. It remains only to choose the tiles of the desired format with the desired combination of colors and the appropriate size of the elements.

You will agree that this terrazzo-effect tile chosen for bathroom decoration looks very funny. If you are in the rental business, this look is sure to catch the eye of a potential tenant.

Unique tile surface

Tiles can be laid in perfectly even rows, but each tile does not have to be perfect… With tiles that vary slightly in finish, shade or pattern, a stunning and unique surface can be created.

With their imperfect, handcrafted appearance, the Zellige tiles will help create an unpretentious yet visually interesting bathroom interior.

The warm and inviting atmosphere of this bathroom is achieved through the use of La Riviera Lavanda Blue glazed ceramic tiles with slight irregularities and slightly different shades from tile to tile. It goes well with a stone sink and rustic accents. Such an interior will look great in a country house or in an exquisite city mansion.

If you prefer the look of natural materials, look for example Marquina Square Marble Mosaic tiles with natural contrasting marble pattern, Penny Rounds mosaic tiles (penny type) – each mosaic element has an individual look. Tiles of this kind in your bathroom will always look relevant.

The natural variety of pattern on the surface of marble has attracted people for centuries. Wavy Hex Calacatta Gold & Thassos, with its creative shape and natural vein pattern, paired with a wooden vanity unit and potted plants, creates an organic bathroom design.

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Decor in the bathroom - 36 photos with interesting ideas

Being the smallest room in the apartment, the bathroom is often left undecorated. After all, many believe that in its interior there should not be any extra details. Well, in vain! And today you will find out why. Dekorin will tell you what the decor in the bathroom can be like, how you can decorate it with your own hands, and will provide 36 photos for inspiration.

How to decorate your bathroom with your own hands

The best bathroom decor is the one that was made by yourself. Next, we will consider in order the following ways to decorate the bathroom:

  1. Hang pictures in the bathroom;
  2. Decorate the mirror with various elements;
  3. Add shell decor to your bathroom;
  4. Decorate the interior with interesting shelves;
  5. Make an original towel rack;
  6. Decorate the bathroom with tiles.

Don't forget to share your favorite photos on social networks and save them as a note!

Decorating the bathroom with paintings (5 photos)

Such decor in the bathroom as paintings has become popular relatively recently. Spa-inspired bathrooms are trendy these days, and paintings are a great way to create an inspiring and relaxing atmosphere. A few examples of this are in the following photos.

Also read: 5 reasons to buy a picture with visual photos

DIY bathroom mirror decor

The mirror over the sink occupies a prominent place in almost any bathroom design. So why not decorate it? Here are just a few ideas on how to decorate your bathroom mirror with your own hands:

  1. Make an unusual frame for it;
  2. Tape the mirror contours with adhesive tape, small tiles, shells, etc.;
  3. Add backlight to the mirror;
  4. Hang it in an original way (for example, with a thick rope, etc.

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