Bathroom Ideas & Inspiration

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What to Know Before Buying a Pedestal Sink

Want a more minimalist style for your bathroom decor? A space-saving pedestal sink may be just what you need to create a charming bathroom without the typical clutter that a vanity sink can bring. Here’s what to consider when purchasing one for your home.
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Fresh, Refined, and Functional: A 1935 Tudor Home Renovation

These homeowners transformed their 1935 Tudor in Milwaukee, WI into a refined and functional masterpiece.
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Before & After Bath: Maximizing Space and Design in 1990s Bathrooms

Three 1990s-era bathrooms undergo a transformation from outdated and lackluster to modern, stylish, and functional.
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Stunning Midcentury Bathroom Tile Ideas

Mid-century modern tile boasts an array of colors, shapes, and patterns, making a statement when contrasted with sleek fixtures and surfaces.
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How To Select a Bidet

Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows us nonelectric and electric bidet options to improve your bathroom experience.
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Before & After Bath: Creating a Luxurious Primary Bathroom

A bathroom doesn't need to be big to feel luxurious. Here's how two homeowners turned their primary bathroom into a retreat.
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Before & After Bathroom: Reinventing an 1887 Queen Anne Ensuite

A classic Queen Anne primary bathroom suite retreat gets a remodel fit for royalty.
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How To Choose a Bathroom Sink

Looking to swap out your old bathroom sink for a new one? Consider these key factors before making your choice.
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Best Kitchen and Bath Products from KBIS

From well-priced finds to splurge-worthy upgrades, our picks for the best of what’s new bring function and flair to the most-used rooms in your house.
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Designing Vintage-Inspired Bathrooms

We know you know: Old house often equals small baths. Up ahead, how three such snug spaces got improved function and flair, by giving one or two elements a starring role.
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8 Best Shower Shelves and Caddies (2024 Guide)

Shower shelves and caddies help you reduce clutter in your bathroom by giving you space to organize your bathroom items in one convenient location. In this review, we took a look at the best shower shelves and caddies on the market today.
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Before and After Bathroom: Creating a Relaxing Retreat

A once dark and dated primary bath gets a breath of fresh air with soothing neutral finishes, including wood and marble.
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Before & After: Giving a Classic Bathroom a Contemporary Turn

A bath renovation comfortably straddles the line between traditional and contemporary.
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How to Choose the Right Type of Shower For Your Bathroom

Whether you’re renovating, adding on, or building a bathroom from scratch, there’s a lot to consider when choosing the right shower for your space, lifestyle, and style. Discover the array of possibilities here.
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Best Products for Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels

Want to get a jump on the remodel of your worn-out kitchen or dated bath? Check out our picks for the best of what’s new, all designed to enhance how we want to live now.
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Before and After: Future-Proofing Your Bathroom Design

A thoughtful remodel creates a safe, stylish space that will allow a designer’s parents to age in place comfortably.
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Before and After: Black and White Tile Ideas For Every Bathroom

We love that the classic color combo is still cool—and how today’s organic materials and burnished finishes can keep it from looking cold and clinical. Here are three ways to get it right.
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Everything to Know About Bathroom Chandeliers

Thinking about adding a chandelier to your bathroom? Bring glamour and luxury to your personal space with one of these fabulous fixtures.
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10 Stunning Bathroom Paint Colors

Learn what to consider when painting a bathroom and how to choose the right color.
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Best Over-Toilet Bathroom Organizers of 2023

Over-the-toilet organizers are a convenient way to store your toilet paper, towels, shower products, and other bathroom items. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best over-toilet bathroom organizers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various furniture stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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6 Cheap Bathroom Flooring Ideas You Can Use for Your Home

New bathroom flooring can cost as little as $1 per square foot. Read about the pros and cons of cheap bathroom flooring options.
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Before and After Bath: Modern Makeover

Annexing adjacent spaces, moving the entry, and upgrading the fixtures and finishes allows a bare-bones en suite bath to become a stylish shared amenity
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Before and After Bath: A Hall Bathroom Gets a Fresh Look

Easy-access drawers and eye-level cabinet shelves, plus new fixtures and surfaces, add up to a bath that suits users of all ages.
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Small Bathroom Layout Ideas That Work and Inspire

Here are four innovative bathroom renovations that made the most of a 100-square-foot space by combining aesthetics and functionality.
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Modern Bathroom Sink Fixtures

Looking to give your bathroom a modern makeover? Start with the faucet! Here are some design-savvy ideas to make your bathroom modern and sleek.
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31 New Kitchen and Bath Products: 2020

Shower some love on your home’s most-frequented spaces with these finds from the annual kitchen and bath industry show. We’ve gathered genius gear guaranteed to improve day-to-day life, whether you fancy a hardworking faucet or crave a cool new fridge.
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Read This Before You Redo Your Shower

Looking to redo your shower? From layout to materials and doors, this guide shows you how to turn your shower into a destination.
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Choose the Right Type of Paint for Your Bathroom

Bathrooms are constantly exposed to water and humidity, so selecting a moisture-resistant paint is crucial.
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The Best Flooring Options to Consider for Bathrooms

Need to know what's the best type of flooring for your bathroom? Consider ceramic, vinyl, cork, and concrete, to name a few.
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How to Install a Bidet in Your Bathroom

A bidet is a low-effort, high-value addition to your bath. Learn how to install one from the This Old House experts.
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Jetted Tub Installation Guide

In this guide, we discuss how to choose and install a jetted bathtub. We also cover key factors like electrical and plumbing.
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25 Bathroom Decorating Ideas on a Budget

Check out these smart and thrifty bathroom updates to help give your space a fresh look without a full renovation.
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Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas for a More Spacious Feel

Explore 15 easy ideas to create a more spacious feel in your small bathroom, from airy colors and clean lines to compact fixtures.