Gathering RV bathroom ideas is one of my favorite things to do, since way before renovating our RV. Because there is so much impact that you can make with that tiny little space that RV has for bathrooms! So today I wanted to share some inspiration and also some of my favorite bathroom products!
Remodeling an RV bathroom is no small task even when the spaces are (most of the time) very small. So today I want to cover some information and inspiration to help you with your remodel.
RV Bathroom ideas for Remodels (Basics)
When remodeling a bathroom, the size of the bathroom and area you have to work with on the counter will make a huge difference when selecting alternatives for the accessories.
In our case, I really wanted to go with a faucet that didn’t look like an RV faucet and a countertop sink, but because of the size of the counter, I was limited to sticking with an RV bathroom sink.
And since I was already going with an RV sink, I just decided to find a cool finishing (bronze rubbed oil) in an RV bathroom faucet.
Why am I sharing this? Because our camper is pretty small BUT if you have a 5th wheel or toy hauler, you might be able to use regular house sinks, faucets, and other bathroom accessories.
Pretty cool huh?
So, I wanted to share some alternatives in both cases.
If you are planning on using a regular house sink or faucet, just make sure that you keep track of the weight, since sometimes some sinks can get pretty heavy.
My plan was to remove the cabinet on the top of our bathroom counter if I could get the sink I wanted, in order to make up for the weight but since I stuck with light RV accessories, I kept the medicine cabinet and only painted it.
RV Bathroom ideas for Sinks
As I mentioned, I wanted to provide two sets of options, the first one, in case you want to stick to RV sinks.
In our case, the sink and faucet had to go because they were not just yellow and gross, but they were also a very cheap upgrade. For about $45 we could replace both, so if you want to splurge with the kitchen faucet and sink, adding an RV bathroom sink might be the best option for you too.
But of course, if you have space, and the wiggle room in the weight you have taken away from your RV remodel, being able to install a regular sink can be the perfect alternative for you. What I like the most about being able to add a regular bathroom sink to an RV remodel is that they can be so impactful in the overall look of the tiny bathroom.
No matter the option you select, one thing that you need to check is the connections, my husband had to make multiple trips to the hardware store just because the fittings in our RV were a little funky, but thankfully we were able to get all the parts we needed without having to find an RV parts place.
RV Bathroom ideas for Faucets
I am sharing the exact same faucet we ended up going below, but also some affordable and super cute alternatives that are RV-specific.
But of course, I also had to share some super cool “regular” options that are not too heavy and that will bring your remodel to a whole new level.
RV Bathroom ideas for Toilets
I know that the toilets are the less “cute” thing to worry about when it comes to an RV bathroom renovation, but it’s definitely something you want to consider switching no matter the state of your RV (if you are remodeling a pre-owned RV)
Of course, if it’s not bad looking, you can always get away with a VERY deep cleaning and sanitizing of the toilet. But for the price that most toilets run, I think it’s a great idea to update it when possible.
If you have a bigger camper, 5th wheel, or toy hauler, you might be able to get away with having a porcelain toilet, we have a couple of friends that decided to splurge on price and weight there.
Also, if you are on the other end, and you have a small camper, like a teardrop camper, a pop-up camper, or a van, you might need something smaller or portable, so I still wanted to include some great options for portable toilets.
No matter the route you go with your toilet, we need to talk about the elephant in the room, the very smelly elephant!
The very first time we took our RV out of our regular spot at my husband’s family ranch, we went to the desert, 108 degrees for a week straight. OH! MY! The smells! And with 3 boys flushing the toilet multiple times an hour (it might have been less, but that’s what it felt like!
I was quickly forced to do my research and find something that could tame that elephant.
That’s when I discovered Happy Camper! It seemed like a magic wand that we could use to get rid of the smells that pored every time we flushed.
No more smells
Happy Camper Organic RV Holding Tank Treatment
Eliminates all the annoying sewer smell from your bathroom every time you flush! It is effective even in extreme hot and cold temperatures (over 100° F). It liquified waste solids and most ordinary household tissue.
RV Bathroom Ideas from real Remodels (the basics)
Inspiration is not only the first step in my process when I face a remodel project, whether that is an RV of a home.
So I wanted to share some of the best RV bathrooms remodels to get your ideas flowing and inspiration going, I am highlighting 21 accounts of people that created amazing bathrooms, so check those out and also check their account to see more pictures of their remodels.
1 Leah + Erik from @comfycozycamper
I am such a big fan of black and white (as you can guess from our own camper remodel) I love the contrast on this space! My favorite is the black countertop.
Leah and Erik did such a good job with their bathroom, so I also wanted to share the before, so you can be as impressed as we are! If you want to see more inspiration from their RV remodel, check them out on Instagram!
2 Jacqueline from @jacquelinesarahh
Jacqueline’s style is so lovely! I 100% recommend you to check her feed for more inspiration, she is currently re-remodeling her RV, so you get to see how lovely she remodeled her RV and also the current changes she is making =]
3 Lauren Fuquay from @xosimplytiny
Lauren’s remodel is so lovely and colorful, I am obsessed with the buffalo plaid wallpaper in her walls, even though I also love this softer wallpaper from LoomWell. I am also a fan of the contrast with the super colorful towels. The contrast with the wood edge round mirror is so cool!
4 Lee & Candace Rutter from @renovatingrutters
This bathroom remodel from Lee and Candance Rutter is a great example of how impactful a small change can be, they left the sink and updated the top of their bathroom by taking the cabinet away and adding a peel and stick backsplash, a gold oval mirror, and new lights. The change is so wonderful.
5 Jory Zusmer from @jorydesig
I love the soft boho vibes of Jory’s RV renovation, if you like her bathroom, you should definitely check the rest of the RV, she will have it for rent in October 2020. She added lines on the walls with a sharpie to create a faux shiplap look. I am in love with the rattan mirror and the farmhouse touches in the decor, she shared that most of the things in the picture were from Hobby Lobby, but I found some similar items that I am listing below in case you are as in love as I am.
6 Bethany from @simplecatlady
I think Bethany’s RV remodel was one of the first ones I ran into when I was looking for information and inspiration for our remodel. I love her style and all the lovely details she has added to her RV.
Bethany is a full-time RV-er, and shares so much of her remodel and life on her Instagram. Check her account here and give her a follow.
7 Kelsey from @thehappyglamperco
If you like modern design, you are going to love the remodel by Kelsey. She is planning on renting her RV after she is done. She is doing such an amazing job with her remodel. I was excited to see that she selected the exact same shower curtain as we did for our bathroom.
8 Tiffany & Caleb from @ustheremingtons
I love the remodel that Tiffany & Caleb did to their RV bathroom, they were able to replace the sink and faucet for a regular one and the wood details are so lovely!
9 Karissa from @thatriesfamily
I am such a fan of Karissa’s selection of wallpaper, it reminds me of this wallpaper by Loomwell that I am so obsessed about, but of course in a different color. That wallpaper gives the space such a soft feel and it plays so well with the gold hanger she placed on her wall.
10 Chelsea Kluender from @sanmartindream
I think that her selection of black mirror and scone from the ceiling down, pair so well and give that modern industrial feel that I love so much. I really like that she also went for a black faucet to finish up the look of her bathroom.
11 Bo & Madison from @troopnashville
The wood floating shelves inside Bo and Madison’s bathroom gives me all the feelings and her black vanity along with the white and black wallpaper bring everything together.
12 Melinda & Nikki from @foxandtimber
Another example of how much impact some wallpaper can bring into a featured wall, even one in a space as small as a camper bathroom. I love her selection of an over the counter white sink and the faucet that matches her light fixture.
13 Taylor & Brandon from @lovesimshome
Sometimes a bold statement can be achieved just with a little bit of paint, like in the case of Taylor and Brandon’s bathroom, I love the simplicity of the modern take of their bathroom and the boldness of the contrast in colors.
14 @rvfixerupper LLC
It is no news that @rvfixerupper has some of the best camper transformations, and in this case, I wanted to share this super modern, clean, and lovely corner that she created. I am obsessed with that wood edge mirror! Below I am sharing another that has a completely different feel, but that is also so lovely!
15 Irene & Brad from @thelincolntribe
The soft contrast of the natural wood and the lovely arch mirror that Irene selected for their bathroom is both stunning and so cozy! Her selection of finishings is wonderful!
16 Leah & Brennan from @the_ramblr_rv
I am a huge fan of what Leah and Brennan are doing with their RVs, they have a motorhome, a small teardrop camper and are now remodeling a new RV if you want to see a tour of their 1.0 Ramblr remodel, check out this post with their RV remodel and I was able to interview them as well!
17 @rvfixerupper
This one is another bathroom with a wonderful farmhouse feel that I had to include in this collection of bathroom ideas. Follow @rvfixerupper for more lovely RV remodels and tips!
18 Jaime & Shawn from @designed_tomove
As many of the bathrooms that we have looked at today, this one could perfectly be located inside a house, the details of the wallpaper and shower, along with that wood round mirror is so cool!
19 Ashley from @ashley.joyfullygrowing
This one is probably one of my all times favorite bathroom, Ashley has done such a beautiful job decorating not only this bathroom but their entire RV. For more of her RV and tips, you can also check her blog here.
20 @rvsandtrees
This is an industrial-rustic shower in all its glory! I love what they did with the pipes and wainscoting paneling.
21 Liz from @lizfenwickdiy
And what better way to finish this selection of RV bathrooms than with this lovely renovation by Liz. That wallpaper and the details of her renovation will make anyone swoon!
I hope this post can help you ignite the inspiration for your next remodel, I am excited to share with you the reveal of our bathroom very soon!
And if there’s anything that you wish I cover, just message me or send us a message on Instagram!
Kat
Thursday 29th of July 2021
Wow, I love the RV bath makeovers. Do they drive their RV’s. The shelving doesn’t have rack holders. All are beautiful. But I go boondocking alot. Shake Rattle and Roll. I just redid my bath, basic remodel from brown cabinets and blue Formica to white with black handles and a marble countertop (contact paper). Hope my grammar is correct. Not all of us leaned proper grammar in school.
Dulcie
Thursday 8th of July 2021
Can you make your shallow rv tub deeper?
Joy Kelley
Sunday 25th of July 2021
Hi Dulcie, I am not 100% sure, I am guessing it would depend on the kind of tub you have and if you can find a deeper one that would fit there, it will just have to be taller though, since you really can't cut into your flooring like you would in a brick and sticks house =]
Marlene
Sunday 31st of January 2021
I am so happy I found you! After looking for many hours for the perfect bathroom for a "new to me RV", I think I found the perfect place. I love the way you did your homework and how you link everything to the original posts. I can't wait to start working on my own projects! thank you for sharing.
Joy Kelley
Monday 1st of February 2021
Thank you so much Marlene, I am so happy that the post helped you find inspiration =]
Paul W. and Linda Sharp
Thursday 17th of December 2020
I love these examples however, the light fixtures are not 12v, so is there a conversion kit from 110v, 120v to 12v? Thank you. Linda
Joy Kelley
Monday 28th of December 2020
Hi Linda,
You actually do not need to have a conversion kit for the light fixtures, what we did for our Camper was to use 12V light bulbs. I have them listed in my post about our renovation just in case =]
Joy -
Rachel
Friday 4th of December 2020
Joy, I'm wondering if you use spell check and proof your articles before you send them out. For example, do you mean that 'white and clack' should be 'white and black '? There are others I'll let you discover. I don't normally write comments but it bothers me a lot that there are so many grammatical errors in so many of the articles I read that I finally felt the need to express my thoughts. Good article though and it's given me some great ideas for my build Thanks for sharing!
Tom
Saturday 27th of February 2021
@Joy Kelley, Gorgeous reply. I've never seen someone put in their place with such tact, class, and style. Way to own it Joy! I'll leave you with a quote from Florence Foster Jenkins, a woman in the 1930's who loved to sing but did not have a particularly good voice. "There are those who say I cannot sing. No one can say I didn't sing." Joy, keep doing what you love and ignore negativity. Your website is fantastic..and your writing and grammar is equally fantastic.
Joseph Klopp
Wednesday 24th of February 2021
@Joy Kelley, well said. Loved your article and thank you.
Joe
Trina
Wednesday 9th of December 2020
@Joy Kelley, Please don't stop writing your blog. I enjoyed reading it very much, and I found it very interesting. I am very impressed with the content and information you have taken the time to share. Please do not let anyone discourage your efforts. You are an inspiration for not only people who are looking for ideas, but for others who may need an idea how they could learn to improve their use of another language. Keep doing what you enjoy!
Joy Kelley
Friday 4th of December 2020
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for pointing that out. You might not know this, but I am a self-taught English speaker, Spanish is my mother tongue and I actually started blogging to improve my English.
Once, I let people that bombarded my main blog saying that I should not share anything online if I didn't have proper grammar, bring me down to the point that I actually stopped blogging for a few years. And even though I have a master's degree I was put down as an uneducated person and targeted by a small online forum, heavily ridiculized because of my accent and my writing.
So while I appreciate that you let me know about the errors in my blog, you could have emailed me and let me know this in a personal way.
I know that there will be errors, if my spell check won't catch them, there will be there.
This blog is a hobby for me and something I do for fun and love, if you can't see past the grammatical mistakes, and can't appreciate the effort that I put into collecting and creating all this information, I am sorry but I don't think this is the right place for you because no matter how much effort I put into it, it will never be perfect.
I am always thankful when people point things out to help me grow in my language journey because I know that I have a long road ahead. At the same time, I will not let that stop me from sharing what I love. So if you are not coming from a place of helpfulness I think you should avoid my content.
Have a great day. Joy -