28 Easy Do-It-Yourself Projects to Transform Your Bathroom (2024)

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  Make Your Toilet Paper Roll Stand Out

  

  Who says toilet paper has to be boring? Upgrade your toilet paper holder by creating one of your own that has a more contemporary look. And it can become a true conversation piece if you add some funky toilet paper. This is a perfect addition to a guest bath that isn't used as often.

  • DIY Contemporary Chic Toilet Paper Holder, fromDesign Love Fest

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  Embellish a Shower Curtain with Macrame

  

  Macrame projects are trending right now, but we don't expect them to go out of fashion any time soon. This shower curtain project is whimsical andromantic and will add a custom touch to your bathroom without a ton of effort.

  • DIY Macrame Shower Curtain, fromA Beautiful Mess

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  Craft a DIY Tissue Box Using Birch Plywood

  

  Tissues are bathroom essentials that usually stay in their unattractive cardboard boxes. To make the tissues seem more like a piece of bathroom decor, invest around $3 and use some birch plywood to make a more permanent tissue box. You can either stain or paint the wood or leave it natural.

  • DIY Tissue Box Cover, fromThe Merry Thought

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  Use Cedar Strips to Make a Bath Mat

  

  Using woods like cedar and bamboo in the bathroom will instantly make your space feel more like a spa. Making this cedar bath mat will let you feel as you'restepping in and out of a sauna every time you take a shower.

  • DIY Cedar Bath Mat, fromThe Merry Thought

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  Use Upside-Down Brackets for Shelves

  

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  Bathroom shelving is a greatway to keep bathroom essentials on hand, and it's a great place to practice some style creativity. This project is especially fun because it inverts the way the shelf brackets are hung and creates shelving that is much more interesting. Brackets mounted this way will also keep objects from sliding off.

  • Building Bathroom Storage, fromFirst Home Dreams

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  Use Scrap Wood for a Toilet Paper Holder Shelf

  

  When the bathroom is small, every square inch of shelf space is important. Add an extra surface for bathroom decor and essentials by utilizing the space above your toilet paper. All you need to complete this project is some scrap wood, a couple of metal angle brackets,and a toilet paper holder.

  • Toilet Paper Holder Shelf, fromDIY Show Off

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  Create a More Relaxing Tub With a Bathtub Caddy

  

  If your bathroom has a standalone tub, improve the bathing experience by adding a reclaimed wood bath caddy into the mix. Be sure to stage the caddy with everything you need to maximize relaxation, such as candles, a book, luxurious soaps, and perhaps a glass of wine.

  • DIY Bathtub Tray,fromSnippets Of Design

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  Tile a Mosaic Bathroom Mirror

  

  If you want to create a coastal-inspired bathroom, this mosaic tile mirror frame will add just the right amount of shine and color while saving you money in the process. Take some time to pick out a mosaic tile that iseasy to work with and will complement the decor.

  • How to Make a Custom Tiled Mirror, fromThe Stonybrook House

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  Hang Reclaimed Shelves From Rope

  

  This shelving project has both a bohemian and coastal feel, allowing it to workwell with either design aesthetic. The rope has a very nautical feel, reinforced by wall hooks that look like mini dock cleats. Make sure to anchor the shelves to the wall rather than depending entirely on the rope for strength.

  • Reclaimed Wood Bathroom Shelves, fromEdea Smith

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  Design a Sign for the Bathroom Door

  

  This charming bathroom door sign provides a clever way to identify the bathroom for guests. Want to make this project even less expensive? Pick up an inexpensive hanging sign from the Dollar Store and paint over it.

  • Simple and Cheap French Rustic Bathroom Sign, fromBless'er House

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  DIY Your Own Toiletry Bottles

  

  The best-styled bathrooms always have nice-looking toiletries in uniform containers. Expensive products may already have better packaging that looks appealing. But for economy products, it's easy enough to create your own containers in pretty amber bottles to get a high-end look.

  • DIY Pretty Shampoo Bottles, fromAlmost Makes Perfect

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  Store Your Toilet Paper in Style

  

  If you're tight on space, you may not have enough storage for toilet paper inside the bathroom. This clever and attractive solution solves the storage problem and lets you keep a couple of extra rolls on hand. You can leave itleave out on the floor or place it on a shelf.

  • DIY Toilet Paper Holder, fromDesign Improvised

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  Build a Tray for the Bathroom Vanity

  

  If you have a large bathroom cabinet that also doubles as a vanity, consider building a tray to house some personal items.Using a tray makes the space appear less cluttered and more styled.

  • DIY Footed Vanity Tray, fromHomey Oh My

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  Embroider a Shower Curtain for Added Style

  

  If you're having a hard time finding a unique shower curtain to fit in with your bathroom, consider making your own. Though this DIY bathroom decor maytake longer than other projects, the results are totally worth it.

  • DIY Shower Curtain, fromDesign Love Fest

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  Create a Reminder Sign

  

  Sometimes bathroom decor can be quite literal, such asthis sign that reminds people to flush after using the toilet. Your sign could say anything bathroom-related, such as "wash" or "brush."

  • DIY Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom Sign, fromCherished Bliss

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  Recreate a Rustic Farmhouse Bathroom Mirror

  

  Builder-grade bathroom mirrors are boring and leave little to the imagination. Add some character to any bathroom mirror by framing it out in some reclaimed wood. If your style is more modern, use sleek white trim instead. The thicker you can make the frame, the better.

  • DIY Rustic Farmhouse Style Framed Mirror, from North Story

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  Fashion a Wood Valance for the Tub

  

  Add some character to a bathroom by framing a claw foot tub with a reclaimed wood valance. If you have a tub and shower combo, position the valance in front of the shower curtain to infuse some farmhouse style into the room.

  • Easy Rustic Wood Valance, fromJenna Sue Design

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  Concoct Your Own Hand Soap

  

  When youcreate your own hand soap, all the creative control is in your hands—you can choose the fragrance, bottle, and even the label. This project will certainly add some sophistication toyour bathroom.

  • Organic Castille Hand Soap, fromLia Griffith

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  Build a Floating Ladder Shelf

  

  Using ladders for towel storage has become very popular in recent years, but what if you don't have any extra floor space for a ladder? Simple—just build one to hang on the wall. This project combines ladders and hanging shelves, both of which are consistent with current bathroom design trends.

  • DIY Floating Ladder Shelf, fromAnika's DIY Life

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  Repurpose an Old Window as a Bathroom Cabinet

  

  When there's no medicine cabinet in thebathroom, storage solutions for small items can be difficult. Old windows are easy to find and inexpensive. With a little patience, an old window can be transformed into one of the most functional pieces in a bathroom.

  • DIY Bathroom Cabinet, fromLiz Marie Blog

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  Turn a Builder Grade Tub Into a Custom Tub

  

  To make yourbathroom like it's just been renovated but without the effort, try this project. Adding some wood panels can make even the dingiest tub feel like a custom built in.

  • Inexpensive Tub Trick, fromSpruce and Pine

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  Place a Shelf in Front of a Mirror

  

  This sunrise mirror is a clever way to add more surface area when space is limited and there's no room for a medicine cabinet. It also adds a ton of visual interest to an otherwise boring mirror. When hanging the shelf, be sure the placement isn't so high that it cuts into your sight line. You can keep your toothbrushes on the shelf, or keep it clean and include a plant or two.

  • DIY Sunrise Mirror, fromWoodshop Diaries

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  Make an Eclectic Towel Rack

  

  There are a ton of towel racks on the market, but none will be as one-of-a-kind as the one you make yourself. For a more eclectic look, use a variety of hook styles on reclaimed wood.

  • DIY Towel Rack, fromMy Fabuless Life

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  Turn an Old Sauce Pot Into a Basket

  

  Head to the thrift store and pick up the most used, worn out sauce pot you can find. Next, grab some sisal strand rope and get wrapping. You'll be amazed at the transformation. To use this basket in a bathroom, roll up some washcloths or store items such as toilet paper inside.

  • Creating a Basket Out of an Old Pot, fromAnderson and Grant

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  Use a Mason Jar for a Soap Pump

  

  If you buy your hand soap in bulk, it makes sense to have a reusable glass soap dispenser. Mason jars are durable enough for the task and will add some farmhouse style to your bathroom.

  • How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Pump, fromCreative Green Living

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  Build a Bathroom Vanity From Scratch

  

  Bathroom vanities and cabinetscan be very expensive features of a bathroom. Careful research may provide you with plans for building your own at a fraction of the cost.

  • DIY Farmhouse Vanity, fromShanty 2 Chic

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  Transform a Builder-Grade Light Fixture

  

  You don't have to be stuck with an ugly bathroom light fixture. This easily attainable transformation is almost too good to believe. This makeover uses paint and new Edison style bulbs to completely change the look of a builder-grade light fixture.

  • Industrial Bathroom Lighting, fromDesigner Trapped in a Lawyer's Body

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  Keep the Bathroom Smelling Good With DIY Candles

  

  Most DIY bathroom decor ideas focused on the visual, but what about our sense of smell? Bathrooms are breeding grounds for offensive odors, so it's important to keep them in check with regular cleanings and perhaps a candle or two. For the evenings, pick scents that are relaxing; use energizing scents throughout the day.

  • Homemade Aromatherapy Candles, fromThe Healthy Maven