Powder rooms aren’t just backup bathrooms anymore; they’re part of the house’s personality. Sure, keeping them clean is basic courtesy, but adding your style? That’s next level. I’ve scrolled through hundreds of powder rooms before and afters and picked 12 that nailed both the transformation and the vibe.
12 Powder Room Makeover Ideas
This tiny black-and-green powder room by u/Avenging-Sky is a bold $174 makeover that proves a small budget can bring the biggest vibes.
Everyone told her not to paint it dark, but she ignored them, and it worked. She got the rug from Etsy, it’s a Tibetan Tiger rug. If you look it up, you might find something similar. Here’s the link to the rug I’ve found for you.
The next 3’x5′ half bath by u/maxxnas got a facelift. During a full eight-week transformation, they turned a haunted-looking space into a richly detailed Victorian-style powder room.
From painted Anaglypta wallpaper and layered walnut trim to gold Rub ’n Buff accents and a vintage spice cabinet-turned-medicine cabinet, every detail feels intentional.
Even the radiator pipes were spray-painted champagne bronze instead of boxed in. The moody blue walls, antique-style sink, and wall-mounted fixtures make this small powder room feel luxe, dramatic. Even though this is not my style, I would spend so much time admiring the little details in this half bath.
This goth powder room by u/Lauraizm completely cracked me up and made me jealous. From a generic, plain white half bath that has nothing special about it to a full vampire core one.
The bat-and-Venus-flytrap wallpaper (from Flavor Paper, if you’re wondering) is ridiculous in the best way. They sealed off a random linen closet door and just went for full vampire vibes. The seams aren’t perfect, but honestly? Who cares? It’s weird, bold, and dramatic in a way bathrooms rarely are.
I still can’t believe this entire bathroom glow-up cost around $700. u/larvfinger thrifted almost everything, including a barely-used toilet for $35 (plus $40 for a new seat, because… dignity).
The paneling? Scored from Facebook Marketplace. The floor? Just paint. And that teal-and-gold wallpaper everyone’s losing it over is from Primewalls (costs about $50 a roll).
It looks like a boutique hotel bathroom or somewhere you’d whisper secrets under low lighting while your pizza gets cold. Speaking of which, RIP to Pizza Dog, the framed print that should have stayed. This whole room is proof that budget doesn’t mean boring, just resourceful, weird, and kind of fabulous.
This little “Bird Bath” powder room is pure serotonin. u/toxicshock999 took a depressing 3′ x 6′ half-bath (it used to be part of the back stairs!) and turned it into a maximalist mood board: birds, amber-orange walls, built-ins, and one of the most joyful wallpapers I’ve ever seen. Yes, the walls are textured. Yes, the wallpaper is peel-and-stick. And yes, they still made it work.
This powder room makeover in Alberta feels like walking into a moody little art gallery, and I’m obsessed.
They used Portola’s clay wash for that rich, chalky texture, and it seriously makes the whole space feel layered and soft without trying too hard. They even sanded glossy marble tiles down to a matte finish, which I actually love. It hides wear, feels luxe, and fits the tone perfectly. The pendant’s from Mullan Lighting, the mirror is Zara Home, and that custom wall-to-wall cabinet pulls everything together.
This powder room by u/sarahracha pulls off something that sounds ridiculous (black floral wallpaper and gold accents), and somehow it works.
The wallpaper’s from Ellie Cashman, and it’s bold but not busy. It makes the room feel dramatic without turning into a funhouse. They balanced it with brass details and a soft white sink that kept the whole thing from feeling too heavy. The before looked like every sad beige rental bathroom ever, but now? It’s got a real personality. It’s moody, floral, and just the right amount of fancy. Total glow-up.
This powder room makeover by u/Rochechouartisacat is proof that dark colors can actually look good in small spaces. Here’s how it looks before the makeover.
The navy walls (Behr’s Starless Night) make everything feel bold and intentional without making the room feel cramped.
I love the way the paint is paired with crisp white stick-on subway tiles from Home Depot, which gives the space a clean balance. The tiles were a budget surprise at $600, but they’ve held up well. I also love that they reused the original sink and floors. Add in those gold accents and globe lights, and suddenly it feels like a tiny mid-century lounge. It’s smart, dramatic, and way more interesting than the usual beige.
I saw this powder room makeover where they tore down the wall between their main bath and a tiny “master powder room” to make one big, functional space, and it actually makes a lot of sense.
The dark green walls (Behr Black Evergreen), custom walnut vanity, and herringbone tile floor give the whole thing a boutique hotel vibe. It’s really good for a DIY, way more stylish and usable than what was there before.
This powder room was fully brought back to modern times by u/tmpee, they turned a bland 90s half-bath into something that looks professionally designed.
The floating vanity and shelf are wrapped in zebrawood-style 3M veneer, paired with geometric tile and a wall-mounted toilet that saves space and adds style.
The mirror is custom-made with a Baltic birch frame, hidden wiring, and LED strips, all controlled by a switch linked to an outlet tucked behind it.
Even the sink and shutoff plumbing were upgraded with precision. It all came together for about $3,500 DIY in just 6×4 feet, clean, clever, and seriously impressive.
This one caught my eye because it turns a plain white half-bath into something that feels custom and full of character.
u/BluejayDeep4803 used Calke Green (color-matched at Sherwin Williams) and added detailed picture frame molding for a rich, classic look that still feels fresh. It’s wild how the fixtures stayed the same but everything looks upgraded. OP handled most of the work solo, spending around $1,000 and 50 hours over a few weeks. They now recommend board and batten for sanity’s sake, but honestly, the payoff here is undeniable. One of the coziest powder room makeovers I’ve seen.
I love the wallpaper in this black powder room by u/donutgobaconmyheart, it adds just the right amount of whimsy, and somehow the dark walls actually make the tiny space feel more open instead of cramped. Swapping the pedestal sink for a wood and marble vanity brought in warmth and much-needed storage, and the black-and-brass fixtures tied everything together. Even though the peel-and-stick wallpaper was a bit of a headache to install, it totally paid off.
Here’s the powder room before the transformation.
The space by u/Realistic-Upstairs-6 is so whimsical and dreamy, it reminded me of Alice in Wonderland the second I saw it. I love the wallpaper with animals, it’s playful but elegant, and totally transforms the room into something magical. I like the way they pair it with green beadboard and a dark ceiling, the whole powder room feels like a cozy little secret. OP kept the original toilet and vanity but still pulled off a huge visual shift. It’s not for everyone, but that’s the fun of it. This powder room makeover proves that taking a design risk can seriously pay off in a small space.
