Before & After: The Best Bathroom Makeovers

A plain bathroom becomes the far more elegant "powder room" with just a few expert touches -- a bit of wallpaper there, a dab of paint there, and voila! Powder room perfection.

The bathroom should be a place to relax and think -- not a time machine. See this 80's timepiece turn around and become the luxurious living space a bathroom should be.

Two clunky, outdated bathrooms receive their due in this modern upgrade. One, a Brooklyn half-bath, benefits from a sleek spa upgrade and the other, a plain jane bathroom in an 1840's house, adopts a vintage charm with retro accessories.

Kevin Sharkey's bathroom had a white problem. There was simply too much ecru! His bathroom makeover adds a pop of color and a ton of space for a big difference.

White can be a very calming color -- in small doses. This monochromatic WC explores its wild side with a new floor and a freestanding vanity.

Browns, tans, and other woodsy hues dampened the mood in this bathroom. A bit -- actually a lot -- of gray and a few key maneuvers lend the place an airy feel for stress-free bathing.