Before and After: Incredible Transformations of 'Killed' Bathrooms

At first glance, bathroom renovation seems like a simple task: the room is usually small and there are no special experiments to be done here. But in reality, transforming such a space is hard work that requires accounting for many nuances, both technical and aesthetic. We've collected successful examples you can definitely draw inspiration from.

Life-boosting yellow color

This apartment was designed by Carton Group studio for a young family with a child. The clients bought the property in a brick house, so some design decisions were made based on construction specifics. The space was decorated in Scandinavian style with its own unique features.

Photo before renovation

The bathroom turned out to be one of the most challenging areas in the house: to meet the family's requests, accommodate a washing machine and organize storage, the room had to be expanded at the expense of the hallway.

Design: Carton Group

But the game with space didn't end there: light tiles were used for finishing, and a sunny yellow shade was chosen as an accent — this trick visually increased the compact space.

Design: Carton Group

Luxury bathroom in an old St. Petersburg apartment

The owner of this apartment lives alone but loves to host guests — her daughter with her husband and child. The client wanted to fill the house with a comfort atmosphere, and designer Anna Plakunova did an excellent job with this task.

Design: Anna Plakunova

The bathroom in this St. Petersburg 'Raschka' had to be changed: the space was reduced, but functionality was taken care of. Built-in cabinets were installed at the entrance — one of them hides a boiler and washing machine. The second cabinet masked a wall slope where the TV is located from the living room.

Design: Anna Plakunova

They didn't tile up to the ceiling: for top finishing, they used regular moisture-resistant paint. The highlight was a chandelier brought by the owner from Turkey. They also didn't forget about 'clever' decor: behind a painting is a hatch to access the collector nodes.

Design: Anna Plakunova

A small bathroom with everything you need

Designer Alesya Kотовa transformed the interior in a standard apartment located in a panel house. The client lives here alone, so at her request the bathroom was kept separate.

Photo before renovation

The bathroom area was increased by removing the internal cabin — a common occurrence in this series of panel houses.

Design: Alesya Kотовa

'Perhaps this is not the most convenient placement for a washing machine, but in the bathroom there's everything: a large shower, sink, mirror cabinet and even a utility cabinet. And before it was just standing in the corridor,' says the designer.

Design: Alesya Kотовa

A bathroom you won't forget

Alena Gorskaya's project is an incredible experiment worth looking at for hours. She designed the interior for a family of three: the apartment turned out to be very daring and brutal. Many great features were thought out in the bathroom.

Photo before renovation

The clients wanted two bathrooms — a combined one and a separate toilet with sink. Their wishes were fulfilled: from the common bathroom with concrete sink, you go into a separate toilet and a separate bathroom with a toilet.

Design: Alena Gorskaya

The floor and sink were covered with microcement — it's both a finishing material and decor. This solution allowed erasing the boundaries between walls, floor and countertop — the design becomes monolithic. Another interesting decision is a brick column with reinforcement and rust stains on the walls in the bathroom. Tiles with graffiti and gasoline mosaic also support a rebellious mood.

Design: Alena Gorskaya

Simplicity and nothing extra

This minimalist design was created by designer Sattar Karimli for a young and creative couple engaged in clothing design. The space was initially 'killed', and the designer had to create a functional interior without unnecessary details.

Photo before renovation

In the old photos, the bathroom was in very poor condition. The designer decided to combine the bathroom and shower room — it became an original 'two in one'.

Design: Sattar Karimli

White color was chosen for finishing, which visually expands the small room. The same function is performed by a large mirror.

Cover photo: Anna Plakunova's project