25 Impressive Bathroom Makeovers by HGTV Stars

The bathroom is one of the most important — and easily overlooked — aspects of a home. But HGTV stars know that bathrooms are a key part and extension of the home's aesthetic, and modern fixtures and designs can seriously up a home's value.

With small bathrooms, designers and builders are challenged to pack a punch with a limited footprint that, when done correctly, can lead to a big payoff and happy homeowners. Scroll through for some of HGTV stars' best small bathroom makeovers.

The primary bathroom from Christina on the Coast was boring, cramped and cramping this home's style.

If it weren't for the long rectangular window, you'd never know this was the same bathroom. Christina totally transformed the space by removing a wall, bringing bright and beautiful stone to the shower walls and installing a luxurious vanity opposite the sink.

Beyond a pop of pink in the toilet and sink, this Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp bathroom had little to offer to the cabin — not even a shower.

Though the price was steep, Jonathan Knight decided that adding a shower was necessary to create the family-friendly cabin he had envisioned. Add in a healthy dose of cozy cabin design details, like green shiplap and a knotty wood mirror, and this bathroom is right at home.

Before Dave and Jenny Marrs' renovation, this bathroom from Fixer to Fabulous: Welcome Inn was full of potential, but also full of unused square footage.

Like the pink bedroom it's attached to, the newly renovated pink bathroom is a masterpiece. Complete with pale pink paint, romantic arched doors and shimmering tile, this refreshed bathroom is the ultimate relaxation zone.

Before renovations, this tiny bathroom from Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp seemed more like a toilet and vanity stuffed into a coat closet.

Completed (and majorly expanded), the sleek bathroom feels fresh and modern. To tie the space into the organic ambiance of the cabin, Amber Zellige tile — imported from Morocco — stands out against the bright white shower.

The bathroom attached to Dave and Jenny Marrs' blue bedroom from Fixer to Fabulous: Welcome Inn didn't start as a bathroom at all.

After taking space from a neighboring room, the new bathroom features a standing shower and a deep tub. As Jenny's bathrooms always are, the space is now relaxing and serene — a great spot to unwind after a fun-filled day with the family.

The vanity in this Ugliest House in America bathroom, albeit functional, wasn't in line with the clean aesthetic the homeowners wanted. HGTV designer Alison Victoria created a more colorful and modern space in this bathroom remodel.

The Shaker-style vanity Alison chose, featuring a bright white countertop and bold green drawers and cabinets, was more in line with the family's aesthetic, helping to bring the house out of the past and into modern style. For the finishing touches, pendants alongside soft rectangular mirrors add tranquil lighting and flow to the room. The result: a serene, retreat-like ambiance.

This small, outdated bathroom on Love It or List It was in need of a complete overhaul.

The bathroom Hilary Farr designed features expansive wood cabinetry, new faucets and fresh tiling that extended up the wall on either side of the mirror, featuring blue accents along the sides for a pop of color.

This "before" bathroom is in total disrepair and needs a complete gut renovation.

Combining spaces in this bathroom, as seen on HGTV's Good Bones, allowed for the new main suite to include this spacious bath with pocket doors, a soaking tub and double vanity in blue-green finish with gold trim.

Season 4 Rock the Block winners Anthony Elle and Michel Smith Boyd of Luxe for Less were “underwhelmed” by this home's primary bathroom, which needed an overhaul and more space.

In addition to removing a wall and expanding the bathroom into the closet, Michel and Anthony’s luxe aesthetic also came through in their Rock the Block bath suite. “When it comes to our main bathroom, that porcelain might as well be currency because it is good. It’s worth every dollar, man, it’s so good,” Michel said. “And using porcelain like we did in the kitchen gets a gorgeous, marble-like look at almost half the price [$18,500].”

On Celebrity I.O.U., Jay Leno surprised his former intern and friend with a renovation of this home’s only bathroom, which was lacking in functionality, situated between two bedrooms with no hallway access.

A checkerboard pattern of gray and white marble tiles are the standout feature of this new Celebrity I.O.U. bathroom. The design team upcycled a vintage dresser into a sophisticated vanity, while the large round mirror added cohesion and flow and complements the black-framed glass shower doors. And best of all for homeowners: An added hallway entrance now separates the space from the adjacent bedrooms.

This dark bathroom with dated fixtures was ready for an update, including the too-big bathtub taking up precious space, as seen on No Demo Reno, Season 2.

A new tub and glass-enclosed shower were the showstoppers in this remodeled No Demo Reno bathroom. By removing the old tub, homeowners gained more practicality and space, along with an updated soaking tub.

After gutting the space, a family on Help! I Wrecked My House wanted to include both a shower and a bathtub in this bathroom. Unfortunately, the renovation came to a halt after plumbing work started. Enter: Jasmine Roth.

Jasmine installed marble slab and tile throughout this primary bathroom for a spa-like ambiance, with a glass pane between the standing shower and tub. But what really stunned the homeowners was the custom wall mural from a family photo above the tub.

Erin and Ben Napier had their work cut out for them with this deteriorating cabin on Home Town. They planned to modernize the bathroom with a new vanity, shower and laundry.

Erin and Ben chose a modern vanity and shower, in line with the minimalist, industrial look suited to the rustic cabin. The combined bathroom and laundry room got all-new flooring, too.

While working with a not particularly small space, Farmhouse Fixer’s Jonathan Knight and Kristina Crestin knew their must-haves for their Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge bathroom: an over-the-top shower and soaking tub.

Jonathan and Kristina took the opportunity to create a Barbie-worthy bathroom with details that could be incorporated into any sized space. Even in a bathroom with a smaller footprint, it’s the whimsical aesthetic that’s the statement-maker here, from the salmon-pink ceiling that glitters with a faceted bubble chandelier, to the oversize carnation-print feature wall.

On Vacation House Rules, Scott McGillivray saw potential to transform this bathroom into a tranquil room worthy of a vacation home.

Scott knows it’s wise to spend money on bathrooms, where DIY isn’t often an option. For this vacation home makeover, Scott chose gold fixtures for the shower and sink, which complement the bright whites and bold blues in the rest of the room.

The old shower, fixtures and wall siding needed a major refresh in this beach home from Season 3 of Battle on the Beach.

For this Season 3 winner of Battle on the Beach, Team Taniya (duo Kelsey and Ryan) ditched the old fixtures and opted for a cozy bathroom combining new and old features, including the turquoise vanity, modern fixtures and pebble flooring in the shower.

While functional, this bathroom and vanity were lacking in character and space for this family’s personal style on Revealed.

Veronica Valencia gave this bathroom extra space for art and other bathroom essentials with the addition of a small shelf above the sink. An updated and family-friendly vanity, along with subway tiling along the wall, added subtle elegance.

Heather and Tarek El Moussa of The Flipping El Moussas sought to upgrade this bathroom's elegance.

This bathroom got an updated vanity and soft rectangular mirrors with contemporary style, while unique light fixtures add extra appeal.

On Season 8 of Brother vs. Brother, Team Drew found clunky fixtures and outdated tiling in this bathroom.

Team Drew incorporated natural elements like woven baskets, a floral-patterned bench and a ceramic bird as a finishing touch to liven up this bathroom.

The bathroom of the loft in Atlanta that Alison Victoria and her brother bought on Windy City Rehab needed to lose the dark vanity and dull paint.

Alison's renovation created the illusion of more space with several mirrors. Bright lighting, a white vanity and gold fixtures help illuminate the room.

Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson of Married to Real Estate aimed to transform this blank powder room into a swoon-worthy space.

This powder room got a major facelift including sleek black tile contrasting with white paint and tasteful art.

For Hilary Farr’s own North Carolina cottage, the Love It or List It host and her cohost David Visentin decided to expand the bathroom by opening up the footprint and taking the space from the bedroom next door.

With the expanded space, Hilary was able to add a luxurious soaking tub and walk-in shower to the main bathroom. To make it feel like a spa experience, she opted for a marble-like porcelain — a cost-efficient alternative to the real deal with the same look.

When Jasmine Roth, designer and host of Help! I Wrecked My House, bought a condo as a surprise for her mom, the two wanted to renovate this bathroom to match the "sophisticated surf" theme they’d planned for the home.

Jasmine and her mom incorporated a neutral color palette with natural elements — like the mirror frame, plant and butterfly print on the wall — to create an airy feel.

On Rock the Block, Bryan and Sarah Baeumler had big plans for this main bathroom.

Double vanities don’t have to be side by side, as in this bathroom renovation by Bryan and Sarah. The duo added mirror vanities across from each other for a luxe feel and also expanded access to the closet.

On Christina in the Country, designer Christina Hall wanted to replace this old jetted tub and expand the shower.