1Before: Black Vanity
Photo courtesy of Ashley DeLappPreviously, this dark bathroom featured a black wood vanity with chrome hardware and a marble countertop. The walls were painted a medium gray, and the space was lacking color.
2After: Colorful Cabinets
JIM SCHMID PHOTOGRAPHYKeeping the floating vanity and marble countertop, interior designer Ashley DeLapp swaps out the hardware and gives the cabinets a coat of glossy green paint. If that wasn't enough, she adds a cheerful wallpaper and fresh floor tiles.
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3Before: Freestanding Tub
Photo courtesy of Jessica Risko SmithWith neutral walls, a large window and soaking tub, this space was definitely livable — but there were dated fixtures and it didn't feel well-lit.
4After: Modern Freestanding Tub
Leela Cyd PhotographyThe previous tub is swapped for a more modern style, along with the dated plumbing and light fixtures. Interior design Jessica Risko Smith paints the walls a crisp white and replaces the wood flooring with lighter tiles. The end result feels much cleaner and brighter.
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5Before: Yellow Carpet
Photo courtesy of A1000XBetterFrom the yellow-green carpet and dated vanity to the floral window treatments, everything in this space had to go.
6After: Warm Woods
Virtually Here StudiosWith updated fixtures, white tile walls and a fluted wood vanity, this modern bathroom is unrecognizable thanks to the hard work of A1000XBetter.
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7Before: Outdated Pink Tiles
Photo courtesy of Collected InteriorsPopular in the 1950s, pink bathroom tiles can sometimes look chic and retro — but that's not what we're seeing here. And, dare we mention that old frosted window.
8After: Bright Whites
Nicole DianneHere, Collected Interiors keeps the bathroom layout similar, but essentially everything is new. The wall tiles are swapped for white painted walls, the pedestal sink for a wood vanity and the outdated tub for a freestanding style. There's even an upgraded window.
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9Before: Dated Pedestal Sink
Photo courtesy of Jessica Risko SmithDark wood flooring makes this space feel dim and drab, and the boring gold fixtures aren't doing it any favors.
10After: Timeless Pedestal Sink
Leela Cyd PhotographyEverything is new besides the pedestal sink, which looks instantly more modern when paired with a high-neck faucet, a sleek gold vanity mirror and upgraded sconces. To take it even further, Jessica Risko Smith adds patterned wallpaper and geometric floor tiles.
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11Before: Boring Black Countertop
Photo courtesy of Amy PigliacampoWe don't completely hate this bathroom design, but the black countertop feels dark and the full wall mirror is overpowering the space.
12After: Fresh White Countertop
David Lauer PhotographyWhile the new cabinets are a similar wood tone, they're paired with sleek hardware and bright white countertops. Plus, designer Amy Pigliacampo swaps the red-brown walls for a true white paint and the full wall mirror for trendy round vanity mirrors.
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13Before: Small White Bathroom
Photo courtesy of Bethany Adams InteriorsFloor-to-ceiling white has never looked this drab, and the only piece of decor is a small round mirror (which also happens to be hung way too high).
14After: Chic Half Bath
Kentucky Stock PhotosInstead of white exposed plumbing, interior designer Bethany Adams goes for trendy gold plumbing then pairs the small vessel sink with a matching faucet. A modern vanity mirror sits at a better height, modern lighting brightens the room and the interior window panel is painted black for contrast.
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15Before: Bathtub Tile
Photo courtesy of Collected InteriorsAnother functional bathroom design that just feels out of date. The bathtub tiles and poorly placed artwork make the space feel smaller than it actually is.
16After: Freestanding Tub
Nicole DianneWhen Collected Interiors swapped the retro bathtub tiles for a modern freestanding tub, added white wall tiles and hung larger artwork, this space instantly opened up. Small changes, including the white marble flooring, makes the end result feel so much bigger.
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17Before: Black and White Vanity
Photo courtesy of Arterberry CookePlain white walls, a dark wood vanity and old-fashioned fixtures define this dull bathroom design.
18After: Floating Wood Vanity
Jill WellerFor a space without sunlight, it's important to keep things natural and bright. Arterberry Cooke swaps the dark vanity for a floating warm wood vanity. The new vessel sink, wall mounted faucet and light fixtures play with vertical space to make the room feel larger.
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19Before: Built-In Tub
Photo courtesy of Erika Jayne Design BuildYou can't go wrong with a soaking tub in front of a big window exposed to nature, but we're not loving the dated pendant or lack of decor.
20After: Freestanding Style
Christy KosnicDesigner Erika Jayne Design opens up the bathroom with a freestanding tub and adjacent open shelving — which also creates the perfect place to store towels and layer in decor. Of course, the pendant and window shades are swapped for more modern styles.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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