50 sq ft bathroom design
An Open Feeling in 50 Square Feet
A white palette, a smart layout and floating elements expand the visual space in this New Jersey hall bath
Squeezing everything her clients needed into this 50-square-foot hall bathroom presented a challenge to kitchen and bath designer Alison Griffin. The designer used her skills to make the once-cramped space feel more open and airy — even though she lost a few square feet in the process. And she gave the New Jersey homeowners the clean and modern European hotel style they wanted for the space. Here’s how she pulled it off.
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Bathroom at a Glance
Who uses it: A couple’s two sons and occasional overnight guests
Location: Summit, New Jersey
Size: 50 square feet (4.6 square meters)
Designer: Alison Griffin of Griffin Designs
Contractor: Adam Seelig of Hacklebarney Contracting
Before: The home was built in 1912, but the bathroom had been renovated since then. The homeowners hired Griffin to make it function well for their two sons and overnight guests.
“My clients are all tall, and this old standard tub was too short and shallow for them,” she says. “And there was not enough clearance between the toilet and the radiator.” The designer and contractor Adam Seelig did some architectural archaeology and found that there was an original toilet stack elsewhere in the room, which allowed them to change the layout. “Moving a toilet can be a logistical nightmare,” Griffin says. The existing stack allowed her to more easily create an open and airy room.
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Griffin Designs
A long soaking tub was on the tall homeowners’ list of must-haves. While this bathroom is mainly used by the couple’s sons and guests, it has the only bathtub in the house. Griffin fit a new 72-inch-long air tub along the back wall. “This is a true soaking tub,” she says.
The new layout opened up the view from the door into the room, making it feel larger.
The homeowners also loved the look and quality of Thassos marble, so Griffin gave the tub a Thassos surround and covered the walls in 6-by-12-inch Thassos marble tiles. “Standard 3-by-6-inch tiles would have looked too busy,” she says. “But because it’s such a monochromatic room, we did need some interest from the grout lines. This tile size gave us just the right amount.”
The shower surround is clear glass that includes a 36-inch-wide door. Griffin replaced the old window with a new awning window that provides more privacy. The window is trimmed in marble and has a slightly pitched sill for water runoff.
The soffit over the tub was a design choice. “I didn’t want to tile the whole ceiling, and this transition gave it a good stopping point,” Griffin says. “And it made the area outside of the tub look close to a square.” The non-tub area of the room is 5½ by 6 feet.
The shower has a rain shower head and a mounted handheld shower head.
The towel rack has a warming element. The shower niche is an unusual material: brushed stainless steel. “We had all this shiny metal with the shower heads, towel-warming bar, faucets and flush panel,” Griffin says. “And the mirror has a shiny metal look to it. I wanted to pick up on those elements with the niche.” The niche is 18 by 18 inches, which worked out nicely with the 6-inch height of the tile.
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Before: The bathtub placement and the relationship between the toilet and the radiator were awkward and made the room feel cramped.
After: To make the room appear larger, Griffin opted for a wall-mounted toilet, a floating vanity with wall-mounted faucets and a recessed medicine cabinet. This meant making the wall behind these elements 7 inches thick to accommodate the toilet’s hidden tank, the plumbing for the faucets and the medicine cabinet’s recess.
Although pushing the walls out resulted in the loss of a few square feet, floating the toilet and vanity cleared up floor space, created an uncluttered look and overall made the room feel larger.
Griffin made up for some of the lost space by replacing the radiator with radiant-heat flooring.
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In progress: The reason Griffin lost a little space around the tub was because the Thassos marble surround was heavy and needed support. “The tub itself could not have accommodated the weight of the marble slab, so we had to create a superstructure on three sides to support it inside the walls,” she says. This pushed the walls into the room 1¼ inches around the tub.
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Architectural inspiration: The home’s architectural style is Arts and Crafts. “My clients felt that the Arts and Crafts movement was a rebellion against Victorian style and that it placed importance upon craft and materials,” Griffin says. “So they feel that the style departure in the bathroom was done in the spirit of their home’s original architecture.” One detail that ties the bathroom design to the rest of the home’s style is the floor tile.
“I was inspired by the unique detailing along the top of the railings, and the horizontal rectangles in the mosaic tile reminded me of it,” Griffin says.
Griffin Designs
The vanity provides each son with a drawer, and there’s additional storage in the large medicine cabinet. The medicine cabinet also has a built-in Bluetooth speaker, which replaced a small speaker used in the old bathroom. It also has a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet inside, as well as LED lights integrated in the mirror. Using integrated lights saved wall space and maintained the uncluttered look of the room. “I was careful with the LED temperature with the cabinet and the ceiling light,” Griffin says. “2,700 degrees Kelvin provides nice soft light that is similar to incandescent bulbs.”
The floating vanity is a ready-made model in a deep midnight blue by The Furniture Guild. Griffin customized it with a Thassos marble countertop, made from the cutout in the tub surround’s slab.
“We used mitered edges to build it up so that it looks like it’s 2 inches thick,” she says.
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Before Photo
Renovating an old house usually brings surprises that can present design challenges, but some of the surprises are fun. This message from 1938 was written inside the walls and signed by a builder. “I actually looked him up and he was a longtime resident of Summit,” Griffin says.
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Updated on 11/23/21
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It makes sense to sketch out floor plans for a whole-house remodel, so why not for the bathroom layout, too? Yet some homeowners skip making bathroom floor plans, perhaps assuming that bathrooms are so simple that physical plans are pointless.
In reality, a tight bathroom layout calls for rigorous planning. For example, a bathtub placed too close to a toilet or sink cabinet without adequate buffering can spell disaster for the small space. Creating bathroom floor plans can help you anticipate these problems and adjust your design prior to any remodeling work taking place.
Here are 15 free bathroom floor plans to help inspire your next project.
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Small 48-Square-Foot Full Bathroom
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Small and smart are the names of the game in this bathroom layout, which effectively fits a toilet, tub, and sink—all in a mere 48 square feet.
As tiny as it is, this bathroom is perfectly sufficient as a full main bathroom for a small house or as a guest bathroom for a larger house. Dimensions
- Length: 96 inches
- Width: 72 inches
- Area: 48 square feet
Features
- A supersize 72-inch bathtub occupies one end of the room.
- Sconce lights are located on either side of the sink.
- Lower plumbing and electrical costs are achieved by confining the water and drain lines and electrical lines along one wall.
- Using a pedestal sink rather than a vanity maximizes available space.
- Open wall to the right of the door can accommodate a small cabinet for towels.
- The room includes space for a bathtub or shower stall.
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61-Square-Foot Full Bathroom
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More floor space in a bathroom remodel gives you more design options. This bathroom floor plan can accommodate a single or double sink, a full-size tub or large shower, and a full-height linen cabinet or storage closet.
And it still manages to create a private corner for the toilet. Instead of loading up the plan with more features, this bathroom layout implements smarter spacing of the basic features. Dimensions
- Length: 98 inches
- Width: 90 inches
- Area: 61 square feet
Features
- A spacious and airy feeling is created through the effective spacing of basic features.
- Careful planning provides space to accommodate a large shower if desired.
- A large vanity could be used for double sinks or one sink plus an extra-long countertop.
- The room could accommodate a partition wall and door to enclose the toilet area for privacy.
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80-Square-Foot Bathroom With Tub and Shower
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If you have the budget, this is an excellent bathroom floor plan that provides tons of flexibility. This plan features a shower stall and a bathtub, both of which are valuable for those busy mornings when two people need to bathe at once.
The key to making this tight plan work is the corner shower stall with a rounded front, which maximizes space and allows for easier traffic flow. Dimensions
- Length: 98 inches
- Width: 118 inches
- Area: 80 square feet
Features
- A true primary bathroom is created in a limited space.
- The room offers two ways to bathe, either with a shower or a bathtub.
- A shallow cabinet for towels and other bathroom accessories can be located in the front space away from moisture.
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Tiny 17-Square-Foot Half Bath
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This bathroom plan is little more than a toilet and a sink, suitable for hand-washing and toilet duties only. It is an ideal half bath for short-term guests who are not spending the night. Such a small bathroom is known as a powder room, guest bathroom, or half bath.
Dimensions
- Length: 52 inches
- Width: 48 inches
- Area: 17 square feet
Features
- A pedestal sink makes the best use of limited space.
- Plumbing fixtures confined to one wall make for simple plumbing work.
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Basic Three-Quarter Bathroom
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This rectangular room is fairly small, but it still manages to squeeze a toilet, sink, and shower into the space. Using a shower rather than a bathtub saves space, as showers generally have a smaller footprint.
Dimensions
- Length: 94 inches
- Width: 68 inches
- Area: 44 square feet
Features
- Wide 36-inch vanity provides ample counter space.
- Shower sized at 36 inches by 36 inches visually balances the vanity.
- The careful arrangement prevents the toilet from facing the doorway.
- The layout provides room for the door to swing open.
- Use of a shower instead of a tub retains enough space for a cabinet.
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Bathroom With Bump-Out Alcove for Tub
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If you're fortunate enough to have a bump-out area, this layout is for you. Install a whirlpool or an oversized 72-inch bathtub in the window alcove area, tile the walls up to the bottom of the windows, and enjoy the light and view as you bathe.
Dimensions
- Length (main room): 132 inches
- Width (main room): 60 inches
- Length: (tub alcove): 72 inches
- Width: (tub alcove): 48 inches
- Area (main room): 55 square feet
- Area (tub alcove): 24 square feet
- Area (total): 79 square feet
Features
- This bathroom features a generous space for the bathtub as the focus of the room.
- The clever layout allows an awkwardly shaped space to become a unique bathroom haven.
- The space could accommodate a long, wall-to-wall vanity with double sinks.
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Bathroom for an Awkward Room Shape
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Sometimes the available space for a bathroom is not perfectly rectangular. It might be that a furnace closet, coat closet, or structural components impinge on the bathroom space. This 64-square-foot bathroom plan is an example of how to tuck all of the features needed for a full bathroom into spaces that are available.
Dimensions
- Length: 96 inches
- Width: 96 inches
- Area: 64 square feet
Features
- An offset vanity makes efficient use of a long, narrow space.
- The bathing space is isolated from the toilet with an alcove wall.
- Space behind the entry door can be used for utilities, a coat closet, or other storage.
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64-Square-Foot Bathroom Plan With a Private Toilet
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In a home where the bathroom must be used by more than one person at a time, a walled-in private space for the toilet can greatly improve the space's functionality. This plan provides partition walls and a space-saving pocket door to create a toilet alcove. A conventional door wastes space because you need to account for its swing. Using a pocket door instead reclaims that space.
Dimensions
- Length: 96 inches
- Width: 96 inches
- Area: 64 square feet
Features
- A long vanity and countertop make a double sink possible.
- The layout includes generous private space for the toilet.
- Use of a pocket door maximizes available space by eliminating door swing.
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Three-Quarter Bathroom Plan With a Storage Room
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Can you fit a toilet, tub, double sink, and floor-to-ceiling cabinet into a mere 64 square feet? While tight, this is possible, especially when privacy walls isolate the bathtub and toilet areas.
One limitation of this bathroom layout is the entry door will swing into the cabinet. Dimensions
- Length: 96 inches
- Width: 96 inches
- Area: 64 square feet
Features
- A careful layout and a standard 60-inch bathtub allow space for a storage cabinet.
- The room allows space for a double sink.
- The bathtub and toilet receive privacy thanks to inner partition walls.
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Large Bathroom Plan With Open Floor Space
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The best of all worlds is a large bathroom space with relatively square dimensions. With this bathroom layout, it is possible to retain maximum open floor space by arranging the fixtures on opposite walls and using a shower rather than a full bathtub.
Dimensions
- Length: 114 inches
- Width: 108 inches
- Area: 85.5 square feet
Features
- This bathroom plan offers considerable open floor space.
- It includes all features and has both a bathtub and shower.
- An extra-wide vanity with double sink is included.
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Long, Narrow 50-Square-Foot Bathroom Plan
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A long and narrow bathroom space can be difficult to plan around. One idea is to cap the end of the bathroom with a custom shower. This effectively shortens the length of the room and makes it easier to integrate the remaining features. This bathroom floor plan could work with a door almost anywhere along the open long wall. Ideally, you would want to avoid placing the toilet directly in front of the door unless absolutely necessary.
Dimensions
- Length: 120 inches
- Width: 60 inches
- Area: 50 square feet
Features
- A custom shower at the end maximizes the usage of the room's 5-foot width.
- The shape of the room makes a very long vanity and countertop possible.
Two sink basins are easily accommodated. Another option is to have a single sink basin and a very long countertop. - This layout can be adapted to feature a shorter vanity integrated with a tall linen closet.
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Fun and Simple Kids Bathroom
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This large, square bathroom features a clawfoot tub, pedestal sink, and plenty of floor space for wrangling kids into the bathtub. Treat this wide open space as your canvas for fun and fanciful designs.
Dimensions
- Length: 144 inches
- Width: 144 inches
- Area: 144 square feet
Features
- The clawfoot bathtub is a fun addition that kids love.
- There's plenty of space for a chair to create a comfy sitting area to use when keeping an eye on the kids.
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Long Space for a Custom Shower
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This bathroom floor plan uses the end of a narrow room for a custom tile shower.
A clawfoot tub and a small vanity leave flexibility for the position of the toilet. The toilet could be tucked in between the end of the bathtub and the shower wall or positioned to the side of the vanity and the sink. Dimensions
- Length: 144 inches
- Width: 96 inches
- Area: 96 square feet
Features
- The room features both a clawfoot tub and a walk-in, custom tile shower.
- This bathroom layout provides flexibility in the positioning of the toilet.
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Unique Double-Door Shower With an Exterior Exit
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Not many homes can accommodate a bathroom floor plan that has a door leading outdoors from the shower. But with enough landscape privacy, this bathroom would be truly unique. It features a large frameless glass shower with an exterior door leading onto a deck.
Dimensions
- Length: 144 inches
- Width: 72 inches
- Area: 72 square feet
Features
- The large glass shower has an exterior door, providing access to a deck or pool area.
- This layout gives you plenty of space near the vanity.
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Bathroom With Alcove Tub and Surround
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Many bathrooms make use of a design in which the bathtub/shower is recessed into a framed alcove, with the three alcove walls covered with surround panels. An advantage of this layout is the room retains open floor space, which is ideal for family bathrooms.
Dimensions
- Length: 144 inches
- Width: 90 inches
- Area: 90 square feet
Features
- The alcove tub allows for a wide open floor area.
- The long wall adjacent to the door could accommodate a linen cabinet or other storage units.
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Design of a small bathroom - 35 interior photos (top view)
It takes a lot of time and effort to search the Internet for a photo of a small bathroom, its design, interior and rational arrangement of plumbing.
After all, it will depend on the initial idea how functional your bathroom will be.
This collection consists of 35 of the most interesting photographs (top view), which will help you imagine how 9 can be arranged0007 acrylic bathtubs , toilet bowls and other sanitary ware, including bathroom interior elements.
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Design of a small bathroom (photo 1) Area 4 sq.m Quite laconic interior design with a calm and gentle color scheme. From plumbing, everything you need: a floor-standing toilet, bathroom furniture (width 80cm) and a rectangular acrylic bathtub (180X80cm) with a shower column and a glass curtain that acts as a splash protection. The walls and floor are tiled with soft purple tones and white accents. nine0003
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Small bathroom design (photo 2) Area 5 sq.
m. Bathroom interior layout with a practical arrangement of all plumbing fixtures. It includes: a wall-mounted toilet bowl with an installation system, a square shower enclosure (90x90cm) made of tempered glass, a shower column with a watering can and a tropical rain shower system, bathroom furniture (80cm) and a corner cabinet-pencil case with an oak finish. nine0003
Design of a small bathroom (photo 3) Area 5 sq.m. The interior of the bathroom is made in retro style: tempered glass corner curtains (90X90cm), faucets, shower system and stylish original accessories in bronze color. Side-mounted toilet bowl with installation system and lid made of natural wood. Bathroom furniture 100 cm wide. with a mirror and a facade made of natural wood (walnut color). Walls - ceramic tiles, floor - ceramic granite. nine0003
Design of a small bathroom (photo 4) Area - 6 sq.m. Bathroom interior: Cersanit sanitary ware, Nano collection (Nano corner asymmetric acrylic bathtub with dimensions (150X75cm), shower column with mixer, hanging toilet bowl, hanging furniture for a modular type bathroom with hanging cabinets and a pencil case), as well as a washing machine and a heated towel rail - ladder.
Walls original ceramic tiles , floor - ceramic granite (large sizes). nine0003
Small bathroom design (photo 5) Room area 4.5 sq.m. Plumbing in the interior: acrylic bath (dimensions 170x80cm), bathroom furniture (width 120cm) with marble top and square sink. attached toilet bowl with installation system, heated towel rail - ladder. Floor and walls - ceramic tiles.
Design of a very small bathroom (photo 6) Area 3.5 sq.m. machines, it is possible to install a toilet bowl. This will make the bathroom the most versatile. nine0003
Bathroom design (photo 7) Area 4.3 sq.m. Layout with a sufficient rational arrangement of plumbing. Floor-mounted toilet bowl with a seat made of natural wood, furniture - cabinet with a sink 70cm, Large four-section wall-mounted mirror cabinet 150cm wide, corner shower cabin 80X80cm. Built-in washing machine and 70cm wide floor mirror cabinet. The walls are ceramic tiles, the floor is finished with high quality porcelain stoneware .
Design of a small bathroom (photo 8) Area 3.8 sq.m. The interior of the bathroom is made in a classic style with a dark walnut finish. Shower cabin 100X100cm. toilet bowl with a lid made of natural wood. Cabinet pencil case, cabinet, sink 80cm wide. mirror in a frame made of natural wood (walnut). This layout made it possible to fit a compact and narrow washing machine. Walls - PVC panels, floor - ceramic tiles. nine0003
Bathroom design (photo 9) Area 3.6 sq.m. Compact plumbing layout with retro style interior. Faucets, accessories and towel warmers in gold color. Cast iron bathtub Jacob Delafon (France) dimensions 175X80cm. Bathroom furniture (light oak color) width 120cm. Instead of a washing machine and a wall cabinet, it is possible to install a floor-standing toilet bowl, including a corner type. Walls and floors - ceramic tiles
Small bathroom design (photo 10) Area 3.9m.kv Nothing superfluous from plumbing.
This is a rectangular acrylic bathtub 160X70cm with a front screen, hanging furniture 80cm wide with a mirror, a floor-standing toilet bowl - a compact and a washing machine. Pay attention to built-in wardrobes with tinted glass doors. They can contain various accessories and accessories for the bathroom, which is very stylish and convenient. Walls - tiles. The floor is porcelain stoneware.
Small bathroom design (photo 11) Room area 3.8 sq. m
The interior consists of a semi-circular hydromassage cabin (dimensions 90X90cm) with glass curtains, a floor-standing toilet bowl with two flushing modes and hanging furniture 90cm wide. with round mirror. Check out the different sizes of shower enclosures that will be a great option for this layout. Look at our prices at which you can buy shower cabins in Chelyabinsk
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Small walk-through bathroom with adjoining rooms (photo 12) Area 3.2 sq.m. Ravak sanitary ware - Be Happy collection (acrylic bathtub 160X75cm with corner sink) Please note that it is possible to install a toilet instead of a second door. This will make the bathroom the most versatile. Floor and walls - ceramic tiles of large formats.
Bathroom design (photo 13) Area 3.8 sq.m. The interior includes: a rectangular shower enclosure (100X100cm) made of tinted tempered glass with a sliding door, a mixer and a cascade shower on the wall, a hanging toilet and a bidet. Hanging white furniture with glass top 100 cm wide. Mirror with mosaic edging. Wardrobe pencil case 45cm wide. Towel dryer - ladder, height 180cm. The window in the bathroom illuminates the room quite well and eliminates the effect of space isolation. The walls are a combination of mosaics and tiles. The floor is ceramic granite.
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Compact small bathroom (photo 14) Area 3.6 sq.m. A practical design option, where bathroom furniture has a common design solution with a built-in attached toilet bowl, and the upper part acts as a countertop and window sill. The overall color scheme also includes the front screen of an acrylic bathtub with dimensions of 180x80cm. The pencil case is suspended, and the heated towel rail acts as a heating radiator (height 2 m). The window gives the room a special coziness and quite well illuminates the bathroom in the daytime. Walls and floor - ceramic tiles. nine0003
Small bathroom, (photo 15) Area 4 sq.m. A very simple and practical version of the interior, which consists of an acrylic bathtub (combined version with a shower cabin), a built-in (mortise) faucet and a shower bar with a watering can. floor toilet, sink and heated towel rail. Floor and walls - ceramic tiles. Between the bathroom and the wall there is a cabinet with a countertop, which is very convenient for storing various supplies and accessories.
Bathroom design (photo 16) Area 5.5 sq.m. In this project, there is an acrylic bathtub built into the podium with dimensions of 170X80cm. Shower enclosure with transparent glass sliding doors 90x90cm. with shower column and faucet. The floor and walls are ceramic tiles. in two colors. Pay attention to the following. If the bathtub is moved to the right, then a toilet bowl could fit in this place. Then the bathroom could be "ideal" and versatile with a complete set of all necessary plumbing. nine0004
Design of a small bathroom (photo 17) Area 3.6 sq.m.
Design of a small bathroom (photo 18) Area 3.6 sq.m.
Design of a small bathroom (photo 19) Area 3.8 sq.m.
Small toilet design (photo 20) Area 2.9 sq.m.
Bathroom design (photo 21) Area 5.5 sq.m.
Small bathroom design (photo 22) Area 3. 8 sq.m. nine0004
Bathroom design (photo 23) Area 3.6 sq.m.
Design of a small bathroom (photo 24) Area 3.4 sq.m.
Design of a small bathroom (photo 25) Area 3.2 sq.m.
Small size bathroom design (photo 26) Area 3.2 sq.m.
Design of a small bathroom (photo 27) Area 3.4 sq.m.
Small bathroom design with corner fixtures (photo 28) Area 3.9sq.m.
Design of a small bathroom with a corner floor-standing toilet (photo 29) Area 3.6 sq.m.
Bathroom design (photo 30) Area 5.0 sq.m.
Bathroom design (photo 31) Area 5.9 sq.m.
Bathroom design (photo 32) Area 6.3 sq.m.
Bathroom design (photo 33) Area 4.7 sq.m.
Design of a small bathroom with a corner sink and shower (photo 34) Area 4.
5 sq.m.
Design of a small bathroom (photo 35) Area 3.6 sq.m.
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75 bathroom design ideas 2.5 sq.m.: expanding space
The bathroom is one of the most popular places in the house. The atmosphere in it should contribute to relaxation, stress relief and uplifting. The bathroom should be not only attractive in appearance, but also comfortable, so its repair should be taken seriously. The task becomes more complicated if the room is small, for example, an area of 2.5 square meters. m. In such a situation, it is worth resorting to some design tricks.
Bathroom design in light colors with dark doors
For small bathrooms it is appropriate to use shower cubicles, they take up little space
Washing machine under the sink saves a lot of space
Contents
- 1 Consolidation of space
- 2 Repair procedure
- 3 Choice of wall cladding
- 4 Ceiling decoration
- 5 Finishing the floor in the bathroom 2.
5 sq. m - 6 Colors
- 7 Bathroom fittings
- 8 Secrets of visual expansion of space
- 9 Video: How to make the design of a small bathroom spacious
- 10 50 photo ideas design of a small bathroom 2.5 sq.m.:
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Space union
One of the most effective solutions for increasing the area is to dismantle the partition and combine the bathroom with another room. There are two main options for redevelopment.
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Removing a load-bearing wall instead of a partition can weaken the structure of the entire house. nine0004
Top view of a small bathroom
Washing machine under the sink saves a lot of space
To create an attractive bathroom design 2 sq. m., will have to work hard. For convenience, the repair process should be divided into stages:
- Planning. This is the most important stage of the repair. To create a harmonious interior, it is necessary to carefully measure every centimeter of space, consider the location of all furniture and plumbing. At the planning stage, a bathroom design is developed, a cost estimate is drawn up and materials are purchased. nine0219
- Preparation. The premises are completely cleared. Furniture and plumbing are taken out of it, the old finish is dismantled.
- Replacement of communications. If the repair is not major, but cosmetic, then the pipes are left.
- Cladding.
Work begins with the finishing of walls and ceilings, then the flooring is laid.
- Plumbing installation and furniture installation.
- Interior decoration.
Washing machine can be placed under the sink
To save space, plumbing should be placed as close as possible
Corner bath
saves a lot of spaceSee also Bathroom interior: photo of modern ideas 2022
Choice of wall cladding
For finishing the walls in the bathroom 2.5 sq. m use the following materials.
- Tiles. Its advantages include moisture resistance, reliability and ease of maintenance. The main disadvantage is that it takes up a lot of space, so it is not recommended for use in small rooms.
- Mosaic. Unlike standard tiles, it is laid on uneven surfaces: ledges, columns and others. Small mosaic elements are securely fastened and allow you to create an original pattern.
Mosaic bathroom design looks stylish and modern. nine0219 - Moisture resistant paint. The use of this material allows you to save money and increase the free space of the bathroom. By mixing paint of different colors, you can get any shade and create a unique bathroom design 2 by 2 meters. The main condition is that the walls must be leveled before painting, otherwise all the flaws will be visible on them.
- Acrylic or vinyl wallpaper. They are not afraid of moisture, easy to clean, have a large selection of colors and patterns, are used to highlight the interior. The weak side of this material is the joints. Moisture between the sheets of wallpaper will damage them. nine0219
Finishing materials such as drywall sheets or plastic panels eat up a lot of space, so they should not be used in a small bathroom.
To save space in the bathroom, the washing machine can be placed under the sink
Modern bathroom design
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Ceiling decoration
The following materials and means are used as a facing material for the bathroom ceiling.
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- Latex or water dispersion paint. She is not afraid of temperature changes, moisture and fungus, but will not save her neighbors from flooding from above. The main advantage of painting is the preservation of the height of the ceilings. The paint is applied exclusively on a leveled surface.
- Moisture resistant drywall. With it, the ceiling is leveled. Drywall sheets are inexpensive and easy to install with your own hands, but in a mandatory case they require finishing.
- Tension structures. They have an attractive appearance, have a wide selection of colors, are suitable for almost any interior, do not require special care, and are able to retain water when leaking from above. The main disadvantages: a stretch ceiling is expensive and requires installation by professionals. nine0219
- Polystyrene boards. This is one of the cheapest solutions. The plates do not require leveling the ceiling, they hide minor flaws, they are easily glued with their own hands on universal glue or liquid nails.
Before installing the tiles, the ceiling should be dust-free and covered with an agent that prevents the formation of fungus. The main drawback of the material is its cheap appearance.
When decorating the ceiling, you should choose light colors for it: white, milky, beige. To visually raise the ceilings, glossy materials should be used. nine0004
Bathroom design in white with soft walls
Instead of a bath, you can make a shower cabin, it takes up less space
Place sanitary ware on one side to save space in the bathroom
See also Bathroom design and tiling
Bathroom floor finishing 2.5 sq. m
How can you cover the bathroom floor?
- Tile. This is one of the most versatile solutions. The tile should be matte so that no one slips on it. nine0219
- Linoleum is a budget option for finishing. The main thing is that it has a rough non-slip surface. If water gets into the joints of the material, the coating will become unusable and will need to be changed.
- Self-leveling floor. Its characteristics meet all the requirements of the bathroom. In a small space, installing a self-leveling floor will cost unreasonably expensive.
A small bathroom can be made comfortable by removing all unnecessary
Bathroom design made of porcelain stoneware
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To visually expand a small bathroom area, it is recommended to use light pastel colors in its design: white, milky, sand, peach, soft pink and others. In this case, we must not forget about the color temperature, which affects the atmosphere of the room. So blue and green tones make the room cool and fresh, while yellow and orange tones make the room warm and sunny. nine0004
An interior decorated exclusively in soothing colors can look dull and featureless. You can highlight the room, add individuality to it, with the help of small elements of bright color: green, blue, blue, yellow, orange, lilac.
Shelves, towels, hangers, a rug, a shower curtain, fresh flowers in pots, decorative wall stickers, and more can serve as accents.
To save space, you can make a department with shelves and a washing machine
Imitation wood in the interior of the bathroom looks very nice
Even the smallest bathroom can be made comfortable
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In the bathroom 2.5 sq. m fit such plumbing:
- Bath. You will have to choose a corner or compact sitting model. One of the most popular design solutions is the installation of a corner shower.
- Sink. A large washbasin is suitable for the whole family, but a compact washbasin with a length of 32 cm and a width of 30 cm will look better in a small bathroom.
- Toilet. For a small bathroom, a hanging model is suitable. She has an unusual design and she takes up a minimum of space.
To store various personal hygiene items in the bathroom, you can install:
- cabinet under the washbasin, if the washing machine is moved to another room;
- hanging cabinet, which should be equipped with a mirrored door, a sink will be installed under it; nine0004
- long and flat cabinet over the toilet;
- wall shelves.
Accessory shelves can be made to save space
Bathroom design in chocolate color from porcelain stoneware
Rarely used items can be stored on shelves above the door. They are not conspicuous and do not take up much space. Shelves can be purchased at the store or made independently, giving them an unusual design.
Designers do not recommend installing a washing machine in a small bathroom. This household appliance should be moved to another room, such as a kitchen. If this is not possible, then you will have to choose a small and narrow washing machine, on top of which a sink will be mounted. In this case, it is necessary to choose a model with horizontal loading. nine0004
To save space, the washing machine can be placed under the sink
Wall decoration in the bathroom made of ceramic tiles
In a small bathroom, the washing machine can be placed between the wall and the shower
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Secrets of the visual expansion of space
If you get a spectacular bathroom design of 2.
5 sq. m with the help of redevelopment is impossible, then you should use professional advice on visual correction of space. nine0004
To make a small room visually more spacious, we recommend:
- Lay the floor tiles diagonally and the wall tiles horizontally.
- Decorate the room with wall mirrors. These decorative elements perform several functions at once: firstly, you can evaluate your appearance in front of a mirror, and secondly, the reflective surface makes the room brighter and larger. If desired, one of the walls or the facing of the bath can be made mirrored. nine0219
- Use furniture and lamps with transparent inserts. Glass elements allow light to pass through them, so they look airy and weightless.
- Use finely patterned materials in the interior. A large drawing visually clutters up the room.
- Do not use bulky chandeliers. It is better to place spotlights or LED strip around the entire perimeter of the bathroom.
