Bathroom

Is the Toilet in This House Listing an Optical Illusion or Extremely Questionable Placement?

What do you think?

Arielle Tschinkel

Aug 1, 2020

Lush’s New Spring Products (and Hilariously Dark Bath Bomb Videos) Have Arrived

Spring has sprung at Lush Cosmetics with the launch of dozens of new bath bombs, massage bars, soaps, and sugar scrubs. It’s mesmerizing to watch the animations of the bath bombs on their product pages, fizzing away and leaving behind colorful water, but watching the animal-shaped ones ominously dip out of sight was an unexpected treat that we couldn’t help but giggle at.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

Jul 30, 2020

Is It OK to Take Super Hot Showers?

For as relaxing as taking a long, hot shower can be everyday, are they really all that good for your skin? We hit up skincare experts Rhea Souhleris Grous, Director of Aesthetics at Union Square Laser Dermatology and celeb-esthetician Renee Rouleau to help us break down the effects—both good and bad—that regularly indulging in hot showers can have on your body.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 30, 2020

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Today We’re Taking On the Most Satisfying Part of Cleaning the Bathroom

With Spring Cleaning for Your Mood, we’re helping you get your housekeeping done no matter what state of mind you’re in. For 20 weekdays in April, we’ll focus on cleaning a new area of your space, with three different ways to get it done—so it’s easy to stay on track even when you’re busy, tired, or away from home. And to make it go even better, enter to win your Your Everything-You-Need Spring Cleaning Tool Kit from OXO at the bottom of the post.

Matt Gurry

Jul 30, 2020

Before and After: This $17k Reno Transformed a Dated Bathroom into a ‘1960s Italian Dystopia’ Style Dream Room

Lisa Backus and Andrea Richardson of Design Bar Detroit transformed this dark and dated Detroit loft bathroom into a bright, modern space.

Diana Paulson

Jul 29, 2020

Learn to Read the “PAO” Symbol to Help You Declutter Your Toiletries

We’re here to remind you that there’s a super easy way to keep your beloved bathroom supplies up-to-date and your medicine cabinet less cluttered.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 29, 2020

I Let 2.7 Million People Vote on My Bathroom Wall Color—and Here’s What Happened

This is what happens when you love neutral tones, but Instagram favors bold colors.

Michael Kuhn

Jul 28, 2020

Before and After: This $5000 Vintage Bathroom Redo Honors Its Pink-Tiled Roots

This refresh holds on tight to the bathroom's original vintage charm.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 27, 2020

Before and After: A Few Small Changes Bring Lots More Life to This Tiny Bathroom

The after feels like a breath of fresh air.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 24, 2020

Before & After: This Bath Went from Boring Beige to Pretty in Pink

In just two weeks' time!

Lauren Jones

Jul 22, 2020

Allow Demi Moore to Explain Her Carpeted Bathroom

Moore appeared on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" and explained her viral bathroom photo.

Jessica Wang

Jul 18, 2020

5 Simple, Safe & Surprising Metal Cleaners

Inspired by the folks who described their own homemade cleansers in our green cleaner comment thread yesterday, we remembered this list of simple and safe homemade metal cleaners in Real Simple Cleaning, and pulled it off the shelf this morning to take a look. Perfect for keeping your kitchen or bath faucets shining bright without chemicals!1. Ketchup brightens copper. According to Real Simple Cleaning, the acetic acid in ketchup dissolves the oxide tarnish that makes copper look cloudy.2.

Janel Laban

Jul 18, 2020

Paint Color Portfolio: Coral Bathrooms

Coral can be defined as a reddish yellow, pinkish yellow or a light yellowish red. It’s similar in shade to salmon and tangerine, with the former having a stronger pink undertone and the latter, a stronger orange. Coral is often associated with colors suited for a Caribbean beach house or tropical decor, but with the variety of tones, this bold yet warm color is quite easy to pull off in many spaces.

Kimber Watson

Jul 17, 2020

Faith & Mike’s Master Bathroom: The Big Reveal

Name: Faith and MikeType of Project: Master Bathroom CreationLocation: Columbus, OhioType of building: 1920s, multi-level, single family homeIf you’ve been following along with the master bathroom creation in our home renovation, then today is the big day: you get to see how it all turned out!

Faith Durand

Jul 17, 2020

This Is the Best—and Cheapest!—Room in Your Home to Paint a Ceiling

Plus, it's rental-friendly and helps boost natural light, too!

Dominique Gebru

Jul 17, 2020

Before & After: Faith & Mike Create a Bathroom

Most of our Renovation Diary projects involve transforming an existing space. This one was different because Faith and Mike chose to create a bathroom in their 1920s Columbus home where before there was only a sleeping porch. Originally the space was only 7 feet tall, with a sloping floor that would have to be replaced. It was a unique project, and a unique challenge. (You can see many more photos of the original space in the post that introduced Faith and Mike’s bathroom remodel.

Nancy Mitchell

Jul 17, 2020

10 Ways to Customize a Rental Bathroom

Renovation and rental are two words that you don’t hear too much in the same sentence, but even though you might not be able to completely overhaul your rental apartment, there are ways to cover up that old avocado-green tile, add storage to your small shower, or transform an ugly overhead light without making your landlord angry in the process.

Sarah Coffey

Jul 17, 2020

The World’s Ugliest Condo: The Bathroom

I had no idea that my little kitchen overhaul would yield such a response, ranging from “awful” to “amazeballs.” Thanks for all the great comments, both good and bad. By the way, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Dr. Kevorkian, and stem cell research combined have nothing on the “brass knobs with stainless appliances” debate. I’m not sure which issue will take longer to resolve. And that brings us to the bathroom.

Dabney Frake

Jul 17, 2020

This 1-Minute Maintenance Tip Will Help Keep Pests and Smells Out of Your Bathroom

Weekend Projects

It'll maintain the seal your plumbing needs to do its job, plus it helps prevent stagnant water from sitting in your faucet or showerhead and breeding bacteria.

Shifrah Combiths

Jul 17, 2020

Using a Hair Dryer to Remove Paint and More

Last week we discussed about getting started on wrangling our cords and cables in our home office, a project that required us to get moving on painting the interior before installing the cable channel guides we purchased. And painting we did!

Gregory Han

Jul 17, 2020

Before & After: World’s Ugliest Condo Bathroom

I was sitting around the other day, thinking about pairing gold kitchen cabinet hardware with stainless steel appliances, and I suddenly remembered: I never showed you all any photos of the finished World’s Ugliest Condo bathroom!These photos were taken with an iPhone, but you can still see the what’s what. Enjoy.

Dabney Frake

Jul 17, 2020

5 Unbelievable Bathroom Makeovers Under $2,000

“Before and After” makeovers are such guilty pleasures—what’s more gratifying than fast-forwarding through all the hard work, and just seeing (and getting to comment on) the final result? Throw in a very small budget, and they become especially delicious food for thought. These bathroom projects don’t disappoint. As transformations go, they are pretty incredible for the money. Scroll through, and by all means, enjoy.

Dabney Frake

Jul 16, 2020

Can We Make Over This Rental Bathroom for Less than $500?

Erika’s young and doesn’t spend an arm and a leg on rent. Sure, her bathroom is functional, but all those shades of off-white are a style travesty that could make even the most stalwart of tenants cry beige tears. It’s a rental, so nobody wants to go nuts and spend a lot of money to renovate it, but Erika wanted something a little more fun and befitting her age. So, the goal is to give her an entirely new, bright, amazing bathroom for $500. Think we can do it?

Dabney Frake

Jul 16, 2020

Before and After: A Clunky, Chopped-Up Bathroom Becomes a Spa-Like Oasis

Dividing walls were holding this bathroom back. Tearing them out helped it reach its open, airy potential.

Melissa Epifano

Jul 16, 2020

Bathroom Remodeling Tips: How to Plan Ahead for the Smoothest Possible Process

All this week we’re talking about bathroom renovations, starting with Ashley’s recent remodel, and following up with tons of helpful posts about the process! So you’re thinking of remodeling one of the most necessary rooms in your home – not an easy task to take on! Luckily, there are ways you can prepare to take the pain out of a bathroom remodel. Here are just a few to get you started: When it comes to a remodel, always make sure you have a contingency fund.

Audrey Bauer

Jul 16, 2020

11 Essential Organizing Products for a Small Bathroom

In the bathroom, space is always at a premium, and that’s esepcially true in a smaller bathroom. If you’re at a loss as to where to store all the necessities in your teeny tiny bathroom, these 11 hardworking products can help. The Componibili is a great piece for adding a little storage anywhere in the house, but it’s especially nice in the bathroom: the doors mean less visual clutter, and the unit can tuck neatly into a corner or under a pedestal sink.

Nancy Mitchell

Jul 16, 2020

Before & After: IKEA Rast + Salad Bowl to Sleek Bathroom Vanity

Some IKEA hacks go so far above and beyond the standard “coat of paint and new handles” that they somehow become whole new pieces of furniture. This one, for example, started out as the ubiquitous Rast dresser and a salad bowl, and was transformed into an elegant, modern bathroom vanity with plumbing and everything. I for one am impressed.

Elizabeth Licata

Jul 16, 2020

Before & After: Andie’s Bathroom Makeover

Last week, you got to see the updates and tiling work we did in our kitchen. However, we also had a very fun time doing some updates to our bathroom. This before photo (taken quite a bit before we started the project) doesn’t show the vertical angle, but allows you to see the most important elements: the old, dingy, salmon-colored tile, and original toilet and vanity. Fast forward three days (we were on a tight schedule) to our brand new bathroom!

Andie Powers

Jul 16, 2020

14 Ways to Decorate with Vintage Pieces in Your Bathroom

Despite being small, bathrooms can be the trickiest to decorate. We find ourselves thinking wisely about every decision, since this room holds a captive audience. If you’re looking for a little country or vintage charm in your bathroom, try recycling or repurposing something you may already have.

Melissa DiRenzo

Jul 15, 2020

Before & After: Dana’s Updated Bathroom

We’ve been following along as Dana and her husband sold their old house, moved into an apartment, and rebuilt a small house — all while also welcoming their third child. I’m sure this master bathroom update is a great indication of how the rest of the house has come together. Dana and her handy hubby, Steve, worked with what they’ve got in this small bathroom.

Jason Loper

Jul 15, 2020

Before & After: Greg & Ashley’s Bathroom Gut Rehab

We got a sneak peek into Greg and Ashley’s bathroom remodel back in April, when the couple was still in the thick of the project. After checking in on their progress, we discovered that the bathroom is now ready for a full unveiling!Greg and Ashley have been tracking the progress of their house renovation on their blog 7th House on the Left. When we peeked in at their bathroom last April they had just finished ripping out all the old stuff and installing the new tile and vanity.

Jason Loper

Jul 15, 2020

The One Bathroom Storage Spot You’re Probably Overlooking

Taking advantage of this space will only set you back $10!

Dominique Gebru

Jul 15, 2020

Say Goodbye to Soggy Bath Mats with This Quick Drying Stone

It’s ultra-absorbent, sustainable, and even resists mold.

Olivia Harvey

Jul 13, 2020

Before and After: This Gorgeous Scandi-Inspired Bathroom Redo Only Cost $500

This small bathroom was the only one in the house—so these DIYers knew they had to make it count.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 12, 2020

The Efficient Toilet-Cleaning Method Everyone Should be Using

If you learn how to clean the toilet properly—and how to keep it that way—you'll be able to enjoy that fresh commode feeling around the clock.

Ashley Poskin

Jul 10, 2020

Before and After: This Boho-Happy Bathroom Redo Shows How Far $160 Can Go

Yes, you can make a big change on a small budget!

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 9, 2020

Before and After: A Patchy, Lilac-Colored Bathroom Gets the Fancy Spa Treatment

Wait until you see the tub.

Alison Goldman

Jul 1, 2020

3 Things You Don't Need on Your Bathroom Counter, According to Home Stagers

Toilet paper has no place here.

Grace Cassidy

Jul 2, 2020

Before and After: A Luxe-Looking Bathroom Redo That Only Cost £100

Best part? No demo required.

Alison Goldman

Jul 1, 2020

Before and After: A Boring Builder-Grade Bathroom Becomes an Eclectic Retreat

This transformation involved paint, lighting, flooring, and more.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 28, 2020

Get a Streak-Free Bathroom Mirror in 4 Steps (With 3 Ingredients!)

The perfect formula here is a DIY cleaner specifically meant for mirrors (don’t worry; we’ve got a great one) paired with a flat-weave microfiber cloth.

Ashley Abramson

Jun 28, 2020

Before and After: A Bathroom Redo Inspired by a Classic Horror Film (Really)

It's inspired by "Psycho"—yes, that "Psycho".

Anna Kocharian

Jun 26, 2020

The 6 Best Bathroom Decorating Tips, According to AT Readers

We see—and hear—you!

Kelsie Schrader

Jun 26, 2020

These Ultra Absorbent Bath Towels Are Perfect for Summer (and Beyond!)

Say goodbye to your terry cotton towels forever.

Kelsie Schrader

Jun 22, 2020

These $30 Waffle Weave Towels are My Small Space Secret Weapon

Your new favorite bath towel: found!

Laura Fenton

Jun 12, 2020

Before and After: $500 Turns this Dated Bathroom into a Modern Farmhouse Oasis

The after is almost unrecognizable.

Melissa Epifano

Jun 12, 2020

Before and After: Look How Far $220 Can Go to Transform this Blah Bathroom

A few small tweaks totally transform this dull bathroom.

Melissa Epifano

Jun 8, 2020

Before and After: Paint's the Star in This $250 Bathroom Refresh

Small investment, big impact.

Alison Goldman

May 29, 2020

Before and After: A $3,000 DIY Bathroom with Ritzy Spa Vibes

It's ahh-inspiring.

Melissa Epifano

May 28, 2020

B&A: A '90s-Era Power Room Got a Gorgeous, High/Low Patterned Makeover

A small half bathroom got a beautiful makeover thanks to some William Morris wallpaper.

Adrienne Breaux

May 26, 2020

4 Shower Products That Are Ruining Your Pipes, According to Plumbers

Skip these and you'll save on future plumbing costs.

Alexandra Frost

May 26, 2020

Before and After: A Groovy, Statement-Making Redo for a Stark White Bathroom

The project took just two days.

Megan Baker Detloff

May 22, 2020

This $5 Hack Will Keep Your Bath Mat From Sliding—And Make it Easier to Clean

This simple solution cracks open the world of bath mat choices, and could turn one of your existing slipping and sliding mats into one that stays safely put.

Shifrah Combiths

May 20, 2020

A Small NYC Apartment Has a Cute Plant Shelf Solution for a Windowless Bathroom

Tons of light pour in to the bedroom and living room of this small NYC apartment, and the two owners have filled those rooms with plants. But the bathroom had no window and they had to get creative!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 19, 2020

Before and After: An All-New Bathroom Perfectly Suits Its 130-Year-Old Home

What's old? What's new? It's hard to tell in this space—in the best way.

Melissa Epifano

May 15, 2020

Before and After: A Quick $200 Refresher Perks up This Dark Bathroom

$200 goes a long way in transforming this dim bathroom.

Alison Goldman

May 11, 2020

This Tiny Tweak Will Make Your Kitchen Backsplash Look Extra Luxe

Move over, colored grout! This latest trend has even more sparkle and shine.

Lauren Jones

May 11, 2020

7 Wooden Bath Mats That’ll Instantly Upgrade Your Space

It's one of the easiest ways to make your bathroom feel more zen.

Kelsie Schrader

May 7, 2020

This $18 IKEA Item is My Secret to a More Organized Bathroom

Just throw things in, close the lid, and move on.

Sarah Lyon

May 4, 2020

This One Design Tweak Will Make Your Bathroom Look More Luxe

And it's not expensive!

Kelsie Schrader

May 4, 2020

Before and After: An Empty Space Turned Stylish Bathroom for Just $1000

Yes, that cost includes a toilet, vanity, shower, and more.

Megan Baker Detloff

May 1, 2020

This Tiny Tweak Will Make Your Bathroom Look So Much Bigger

And it doesn't require any tools for install!

Laura Fenton

Apr 27, 2020

Before and After: A Bathroom Redo That Will Make You Want Exposed Brick ASAP

The before featured a shower ceiling covered in mold and a toilet that made the whole house stink. The after is a SERIOUS upgrade.

Megan Baker Detloff

Apr 23, 2020

9 Alternatives to Cloth Bath Mats

I love the feel of plush bath mats, but mine usually end up staying tamped down, accumulating dog hair, and generally not being nice and fluffy. Given that I recently learned I have a few household allergies, I’ve decided it’s time to forgo the cotton rug.I’m considering these options, most of which are naturally antifungal; others are aromatic. All I know is I won’t miss having to shake out and wash my cloth bath mat.1.

Kim R. McCormick

Apr 21, 2020

Before and After: A $350 Refresher for This Brown Carpeted 1970s Bathroom

Carpeted bathrooms? Very un-groovy.

Megan Baker Detloff

Apr 19, 2020

Before and After: This Bathroom Redo Will Make You Say "Subway Tile Who?"

This unique-but-still-classic shape will win you over.

Megan Baker Detloff

Apr 17, 2020

Before and After: A $0 Bath Upgrade that Uses Every Color of the Rainbow

A dark bath gets a technicolor redo—for free!