68 Best Bathroom Decor Ideas for a Budget Makeover

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Modern meets vintage

Jacqueline Marque

With a statement rug, wallpaper, and lighting, Hattie Collins of Hattie Sparks Interiors brings unexpected layers of texture and interest to a bathroom. The vintage wool rug enhances the room in a way that a simple bath mat cannot.

Photo by: Jacqueline Marque

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Geometric tiles

Modern bathroom with patterned tiles and natural lightSuzanna Scott. Designed by Regan Baker

These playful geometric shower tiles are continuous from floor to wall, creating the illusion of a larger bathroom. A skylight window reveals views of the surrounding forest, while the thick shower wall is the perfect depth to showcase green spaces—”a tangible way to bring the outdoors inside,” says designer Regan Baker.

Photo by: Suzanna Scott

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Dramatic wallpaper

elegant bathroom with floral wallpaper and modern vanity unitMarc Mauldin Photography4

Colorful vanity

Bathroom Decorating IdeasJess Issac

Add color to a white bathroom. The green vanity (painted in Benjamin Moore's Dakota Shadow) and Moroccan rug add personality to this spacious master bathroom in designer Heather Lucas's 1920s home.

Photo by: Jess Isaac

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Warm forests

Zen bathroom with wood paneling and bathtubRead McKendree

Layer organic textures, especially warm woods, to create a spa-like retreat. Here, designer Ryann Swan adds off-center wood paneling around the tub to add to the Zen feel.

Photo by: Read McKendree

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A mirror above the window

Elegant bathroom vanity with marble sink and gold fittingsKerry Kirk

If you have limited space, hang a unique mirror in front of the window and allow natural light to come in from behind. For a touch of pattern, designer Marian Louise also hangs cafe curtains.

Photo by: Kerry Kirk

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Dipped in color

atmospheric purple bathroomStudio DIY8

Tile accent wall

Modern bathroom with geometric tiled black sink and gold accentsTahvory Bunting @ Denver Image Photography

Eye-catching geometric tiles transform a wall behind the sink into a design moment. We love that interior designer Margarita Bravo adds gold accents with a modern vanity mirror, an ornate sconce, and a wall-mounted faucet.

Photo by: Tahvory Bunting

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Shades inspired by nature

Bathroom Decorating IdeasMarc Mauldin Photography

Choose an earthy color palette – think sandy white mixed with sage green, subtle pink and light gray. To pull the space together, Elle Du Monde introduces organic texture with warm wooden furniture and jute rugs.

Photo by: Marc Mauldin Photography

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Spa-like, rimless shower

modern bathroom with shower and natural elementsTreasured bliss

Every time you step into this sunny shower you will be transported to a luxurious spa. White subway tiles on the walls and penny tiles on the floor pair beautifully with a small wooden bench and a hanging plant.

For more information, visit Cherished Bliss »

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Modern makeover

Modern bathroom with natural elements and decorative fittingsJenna Sue Design

In this modern Moroccan bathroom remodel, vertical shiplap walls obscure old textured walls and a used dresser is transformed into a vanity. The star of the show? Custom made sea glass floor tiles.

For more information, visit Jenna Sue Design »

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Crooked shelf

Wooden ladder shelf for displaying decorative items in a bathroomBre useful

Swap your bathroom cabinet for a ladder shelf – a more stylish way to store bathroom essentials like toiletries and extra towels. You can even make one yourself out of plywood.

For more information, see Bre Purposed »

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Geometric wallpaper

Bathroom remodel ideas after kids room with blue wallpaperLeela Cyd Photography14

Persian carpets

Bathroom Decorating IdeasKARYN R MILLET

Add rich color and warmth to your bathroom design with a patterned rug, like designer Raili Clasen does in this textured bathroom. Enjoy vintage reds, beautiful greens or creamy neutrals – or a combination of all three.

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Photo by: Karyn Millet

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Unexpected lighting

1930s Spanish Revival home in Los Angeles, designer Candace Shure, bathroom window framed with sconces, bright room, bathtub. The sconces are from Architects Design, an Etsy seller based in TurkeyMICHAEL CLIFFORD16

Floor to ceiling tiles

Bathroom decoration ideas, blue bathroomSara Ligorria Tramp; Design: Ginny Macdonald

Pair dramatic floor-to-ceiling tiles with a standout piece of wall art and a stylish pendant light that won't overwhelm the overall design.

Photo by: Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Pops of personality

Walk in shower ideas, shower with zellige tiles in desert rose colorSara Ligorria-Tramp at Tramp Studios

Don't be afraid to add a personal touch to your bathroom. Get inspired by designer Julia Chasman and install playful tiles in the shower and on the floor. Then add finishing touches like framed photos, floral curtains and a chic wicker basket.

Photo by: Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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High contrast

a bathroom with mirror and sinkSarah Ligorria Tramp

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Sample game

Bathroom with chevron tilesJessica Bordner, design by Ginny Macdonald

Chevron tile wall on one side, floral wallpaper on the other. This trendy bathroom, designed by Ginny Macdonald, is proof that two completely different patterns can complement each other when used correctly.

Photo by: Jessica Bordner

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Artificial flowers

Bathroom Decorating IdeasKara MercerHeadshot by Monique Valeris

Monique Valeris is the home design director at Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decor coverage in print and digital. Before joining GH in 2020, she was a digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What's in My Cart.”

Headshot by Alyssa Gautieri

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the Associate Lifestyle Editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Before joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications such as ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, and also wrote product copy for home brands such as BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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