I would gut them all, but it doesn't have to be done right away if the bathrooms aren't leaking or full of mold.

I remodeled the 5 bathrooms in my previous house, but lived in the house for 3 years before I started planning the master bath project and completed it a year later. I then did a bathroom (or two) every other year and the kitchen at year 8. The whole house was remodeled/updated over ten years, but we bought knowing we would be spending that money to update.

^ agree to be patient and do it right, they seem functional and bright

Agree. Live in it and see if it truly needs to be renovated.

Those bathrooms are very awkward spaces. I would not waste money on a mini makeover, but live with it for a while and figure out what's feasible and desirable to change. Although, if you can get rid of that weird white hanging thing in the last pic, I'd do that pronto.

I have a master bath that is less than ideal, but after living with it for a few years, I concluded that the constraints of the space meant a change would cost more than the results would be worth. Maybe that will be you in a year or two. Maybe finding the money for a change will be a priority.

In the mean time, if the mirrors are a bit much, you can get a film to put on them. Certainly, I'd do it behind the toilet. Window film isn't that expensive.

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Agree with others have said - and I hope you keep your glass block! What great light. The spaces seem to be in great shape while you plan and budget.

While I really love a home with lots of natural light, those glass would have to go !

Update the lighting fixtures and wallpaper, then embrace! Fun!

@Patricia Colwell Consulting Thanks for your response. We like the glass block. We are working with the seller to replace the roof and a few other structure issues before working on major interior projeccts. Before moving in, we would like to get rid of popcorn ceilings, replace light fixtures, and get new window treatments. The interior has a fresh coat of paint and new appliances. We will take on larger projects in time. Thanks again.

You mention a potential mini-makeover on a limited budget and now have an 8 day period to decide on buying….were the bathrooms the only thing holding your back or are you moving forward no matter what (sounds like you are based on your last post). That resolves the time restraint pressure.

Suggest taking your time to do any bathroom updates. You’ll have a better sense of what you want/need to change and a bigger budget to allocate.

I would do as little as you can live right now ansd save the money to what will become must haves eventually . The popcorn ceiling and the structural stuff is all I would do right now. I would do as little as possible with lighting .

Before I saw your third pic, I was thinking i could probably live with the tan bathroom if it had white or off-white walls, plants in the built-in planter (maybe some cool sculptural cacti assuming a low risk of falling into them LOL), and paint the vanity cabinets to bring in some contrast or warmth. Then I saw your third pic of the other bathroom, which did exactly that and looks much better IMO. Love the glass block and am guessing the rest of your house is pretty cool!

I like popcorn ceilings. They have a bit of texture on what is a boring, flat surface. They disguise any failures of perfect flatness. Some people will exclaim they are "so dated" but what does that mean? Not trendy right now. Whatever is trendy now will be "so dated" in 10 or so years. Keep the popcorn.

The white bath is a great bath, for me I wouldn’t be needing any changes there. The tan bath could easily transform with not much more than a white paint that isn’t a stark contrast with the floor, straightening up the cabinet doors and a deep clean of the grout lines on the floor. What fantastic light in each room!

Vote to embrace!

Definitely cover up the mirror behind the toilet. Would those window films that look like, say, rice paper or even some kind of stained glass work? or a thousand vinyl clings?

Window films sound like a brilliant 💡 idea... for any areas that you would like to cover. And the major upside: the sky is the limit for the creative possibilities. Etsy.com has many options. I imagine the illustrious Amazon does, too.

Just one of the many listings on Etsy.

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I have to say that I, too, am not opposed to popcorn ceilings. At the very least, I do not consider them to be public enemy #1.

Plus, there is basically zero way that I would scrape a popcorn ceiling. Either it would be covered with drywall or it stays, as is.

Professionally cleaning the floor and grout is a great idea.

I think placing a large white/fitted mat in the shower, could connect to the tile floor, and also visually expand the space.

ETA: Or maybe it is the same white tile on the shower floor(?). I can’t really tell from your picture.