Stunning before and after fixer upper bathroom makeover ideas
Explore our favourite fixer upper bathroom makeovers, transforming dark, dated spaces into the ultimate room for self care and pampering.
Image: Colin Poole
It’s always inspiring to see the ‘befores’ of a before and after makeover because it remind us all that if someone can rip out an old bath tub, you can too.
Check out these stylish bathroom transformations for size.
Dolan bathroom
Before
After
Image: Colin Poole
The main focus of the family’s brief was to make space to include a large walk-in shower, complete with a frameless pane of glass.
Fiona Duke Interiors, who came up with the new bathroom concept, upcycled a retro cabinet into a striking vanity unit, using a bright teal for a pop of colour in the otherwise subtle scheme.
Makeover brief
To redesign the layout to fit a larger shower and create a 1920s-inspired theme with a modern twist.
Project costs
- Sanitaryware £2,712
- Taps and showerhead £1,400
- Tiling £1,400
- Flooring £750
- Radiator £195
Total spend
£6,457
Ward Bathroom
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Before
After
Image: Colin Poole
The Details
- Inspired by Japanese soaking tubs, the water level in the bath is just below shoulder-height, while the cutting edge WC has a variety of features, including an extractor fan and a sleek shower enclosure was added by stealing space from the adjacent landing.
- The owner also unearthed hidden treasures under the bathroom’s floorboards, which she has framed.
Makeover brief
To pinch space from the hallway and create a larger, brighter bathroom with separate shower.
Project costs
- Sanitaryware £2,230
- Shower £730
- Wall mural £94
- Tiling £630
- Taps £305
- Radiator £100
- Lighting £100
- Paint £50
Total spend
£4,239
Harding bathroom
Before
Image: Before the makeover, the bathroom was originally another bedroom
After
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The Details
- Tanya chose specialist Microcement for the walls and walk-in shower, which features a clever cut-out and a seamless glass shower screen that echo the strong rectangular shapes around the room.
- All of the taps in Tanya’s new bathroom are polished brass, which she bought at Bert & May, and look stunning against the rough and matte textures of the brick and cement.
- Tanya’s builder created a bespoke shower screen the perfect size for the room. Made of glass, its framed with black steel U-channels to complete the loft-style look.
Makeover brief
To transform the spare bedroom in their London home into a main bathroom, combining the original Victorian features with a contemporary, industrial edge.
Project costs
Sanitaryware £1,698
Shower £2,836
Basin £2,334
Taps £1,921
Concrete £1,000
Furniture £1,099
Lighting £140
Total spend
£11,028
Eldon Bathroom
Before
After
Image: Katie Lee
The Details
- Extending the en suite into an unused loft area meant there was enough space for a large, walk-in shower enclosure.
- Elements such as William Morris-inspired wallpaper and a deep, freestanding tub remind Julia of her favourite boutique hotels.
Makeover brief
To extend the original en suite into the loft space, creating a new dressing area. New tiles and sanitaryware, as well as panelling and wallpaper, to be installed.
Project costs
- Sanitaryware £6,000
- Wooden panelling £412
- Floor tiles £850
- Decoration £2,500
Total spend
£9,762
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