60 Best Bathroom Decor Ideas to Recreate on a Budget

Adorn a powder room with whimsical wallpaper. A vintage print (like these delicate flowers) or a modern pattern will instantly define the room. To play into the antique feel, design firm PBF Homes hangs a sconce that resembles a taper candle, installs bronze fixtures and paints the vanity blue.

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From the glamorous gold mirror and sleek sconces to the cabinet hardware and soap dispenser, gold fixtures take center stage in this modern bathroom. And don’t stress if your faucet is another finish — Darci Hether achieves this golden look with a chrome faucet.

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In this colorful kids’ bathroom, Rosanna Bassford of Memmo Interiors takes abstract wallpaper all the way to the ceiling. Although it’s only on one wall, the pattern completely revamps the room.

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Often associated with relaxation, blue is a popular color choice for bathrooms — especially lighter shades that can act as a neutral. Here, design firm J.P. Hoffman pairs a white and blue floral wallpaper with a gray-blue vanity.

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Don’t skimp on gorgeous art in the bathroom. Take note from Rosanna Bassford of Memmo Interiors and hang a large piece over a soaking tub. Just keep in mind the bathroom’s humidity when selecting art — unsealed canvas or untreated wood can be vulnerable to mildew or warping.

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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 elevates the space in a way a simple bath mat can’t.

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A neutral space doesn’t have to be boring. Blogger Regan of Blooming Nest used scalloped trim to add a jolt of personality to the green shower wall in her kids’ bathroom. The sweet touch creates an instant focal point.

Uninterrupted from floor to wall, these playful geometric shower tiles help create the illusion of a larger bathroom. A transom window shows off the surrounding forest, while the thick shower wall is the perfect depth for displaying greenery — “a tangible way of bringing nature inside,” says designer Regan Baker.

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

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If you’re short on space, suspend a unique mirror in front of the window and ensure natural light can enter from behind. For a pop of pattern, designer Marian Louise also hangs cafe curtains.

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Striking geometric tiles turn a wall behind the sink into a design moment. We love that interior designer Margarita Bravo weaves in gold accents with a modern vanity mirror, artistic sconce and wall-mounted faucet.

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You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a luxury spa every time you enter this sunny shower. White subway tiles on the walls and penny tiles on the floor pair beautifully with a small wooden bench and trailing plant.

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For this modern Moroccan bathroom makeover, vertical shiplap walls cover up old textured walls and a secondhand dresser is transformed into a vanity. The star of the show? Custom sea glass floor tiles.

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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 with plywood.

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Whether it’s an abstract design or floral print, geometric wallpaper adds a touch of whimsy to any space. We love that designer Jessica Risko Smith pairs it with black herringbone floor tiles for even more dimension.

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