Bathroom Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring bathroom ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
Bath Makeover for $189
To show just how far a little time and money can go, a homeowner gives her master bath its first new look in more than 20 years
Bathroom Before and After: Kid-Friendly Remodel
Swapping adjacent bath and laundry locations allows for a smarter layout and fresh finishes
Testing the Newest Low-consumption Toilets
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to a plumbing facility in New Jersey to learn about advances in toilet engineering that help save water
Top 20 Best New Home Products | Bath
We continue our best new home products with finds for baths and laundry rooms, whether they’re in need of a major reno or just a quick refresh.
Bathroom Before and After: Small Change, Big Impact
Sacrificing a linen closet allows a little bath to live larger within the same footprint
Harness the Healing Power of Steam
Once considered an extravagance, steam rooms are now more attainable than most people may think—they can simply (and affordably) be added to an existing shower enclosure. Here’s how you can transform your bathing experience with a spa-quality steam shower, and begin to reap the healthy benefits of steam.
Best Kitchen & Bath Before and Afters of 2018
Explore our most popular transformations of the year, and gather ideas for your own remodel
Bath Before and After: Same Size, Standout Style
A wall came down and a new layout and amenities went in, turning a two-part bath into a seamless, one-of-a-kind space
Future House Extras | Space Bathroom
In this web exclusive extra, Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey travels to NASA Johnson Space Center to meet with Mike Berrill and see how astronauts use the bathroom in space
Before and After Bath: A Versatile, Kid-Friendly Space
With custom storage solutions and an upbeat but classic look, this kid’s personal space won’t get old for ages
Top 3 Bathroom Design Ideas and Trends
A gut renovation is an ideal time to add a splurge-worthy feature to your bath. Here’s what you need to know if you want to add a freestanding tub, floating vanity, or curbless shower
Before and After Bath: Character Boost
Shiplap walls, distressed-wood cabinets, and mixed metal finishes set a new tone for a master bath in desperate need of a warmer, less generic look
Before and After Bath: Classic and Calming
Traditional finishes, an oversize shower, and lots of marble add up to one very luxurious guest bath
Towel Rings
Add an element of style to any bath with an accessory that takes up minimal space while allowing you to hang a hand towel right where you need it
Before and After Kids’ Bath: Room to Grow
An architect lets his house’s period style influence design choices for the kids’ bath, with a surprise twist overhead
What Can I Do to Warm Up an All-White Bath?
Taniya Nayak, an interior designer in Boston, has a number of hints for enlivening a basic white bath. Here are some of the ways she raises the temperature.
Before and After Bathroom: Vintage-Modern Mix
An old-time soaking tub is the centerpiece in a small master bath renovation that’s a refreshing blend of styles
Before and After: Vintage Master Bath
An all-new master bath preserves the vintage appeal of a 109-year-old house
31 Best New Kitchen and Bath Finds
From a luxury soaker to a mini stand mixer, here are some standouts from the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, plus a few discoveries of our own
The Story Behind Antique Bath Fixtures
Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey gives a history lesson on bath fixtures and piping
Before and After: A Small Bath Gets an Artful Upgrade
No window? No problem. A once-dingy, two-part bath gets a bright new look thanks to a smarter layout and sophisticated finishes
Read This Before You Buy a Toilet
Keep these key parts and new features in mind on your next toilet shopping trip.
Adding a Wet-Room Shower Space to a Master Suite
A bathroom addition offers the opportunity for an open and inviting shower space
All About Glass Mosaic Tile
With more shapes, shades, and finishes available than ever before, this glamorous, light-catching cousin to ceramic can transform any space
Best Bathroom Before and Afters 2016
TOH readers’ stunning washrooms from our annual Reader Remodel Contest
Bath-Cleaning Shortcuts
Give your lavatories luster with these clever uses for household staples
What's Their Story? Cast-Iron Tub Feet
Furniture-like bathtub feet were most elaborate in the 1890s—the peak of the Victorian era
5 Essentials for a Blissful Bath
Fill up the soaker and relax with these stress-free product picks
Blogger Before and After: From '70s to Showstopper
This blogger left no surface of her guest bathroom untouched. See how this DIYer's dream came together in only six weeks.
3 Tips for Tackling a Small-Bathroom Redo
Get the look of a full makeover in your bath without the cost of one
Tile: Timeless Versus Trendy
Experts weigh in on which trends will pay off come resale time
A Bath With Room to Move
Reworking a chopped-up bath creates a spacious and sunny retreat