But you don’t have to go on living with terrible things. Trust us: With its owner’s permission, a few simple changes – no renewal required – will improve the situation without emptying your current account. Fortunately for you, there is no shortage of tips for adding color, pattern, and even convenient storage. Here are 47 decorating ideas for upgrading small bathrooms.

There are other types of peel and stick products available that make bathroom decorating super easy. For example, you can duplicate the striped wall of the shared bathroom here using self-adhesive vinyl strips. A favorite is the Tempaper Mini Stripes. It is available in four inch wide rolls.