After perusing umpteen photos of dreamy bathrooms with fancy faucets, gorgeous tile, and of course storage galore, it's pretty easy to hate the old, cramped washroom in your rental (thank you and curse you Pinterest and Instagram).

But you don't have to continue living with awful. Trust us: With your landlord's permission, a few simple changes—no renovation required—will make things better without draining your checking account. And lucky for you, we have no shortage of tricks for adding color, pattern, and even practical storage. Here are 21 decorating ideas for refreshing small bathrooms.