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80+ Small Bathroom Decor Ideas
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Vivid Mirror
Donna Dotan
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? This vintage option from Piero Fornasetti, of course. When paired with a repeat and marble sink—as seen in this Ariel Okin–designed pad—it gives this small bathroom a fun, personality-packed punch.
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Fancify Your Light Fixture
Pascal Chevallier
A striking light fixture is always a great way to make a statement without hogging up some precious square footage. In this Paris apartment belonging to a Dior executive, a chandelier that’s sourced from a flea market takes center stage.
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Maximize Your Mirrors
Nicole Franzen
Make your small bathroom appear even larger with a hefty dose of mirrors. Design firm Husband Wife added three wall mirrors and reflective cabinetry to this Manhattan apartment to bounce the light just right.
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Design with a Darker Palette
Douglas Friedman
In case you needed any convincing, Dorothy Berwin’s Manhattan apartment proves the dark side has plenty of perks. Concerned that a dark palette will make your space appear dreary and constricting? Consider opting for different dark hues. Here, moody tiles from Bisazza are paired with Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue.
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Add a Pop of Personality
Gaelle Le Boulicaut
Whoever thinks small bathrooms need to be serious needs to see the alpine chalet Tobias Petri designed. Here, the cheeky Pinocchio tap by Emmevi Rubinetterie acts as the visual exclamation point of this wood room—no lie!
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Mix Materials
Christian Harder
While marble is undeniably one of the most luxurious materials you could put in a bathroom, too much of it can veer into monotonous territory.
Instead, take a cue from Jett Projects, who added a wooden vanity and a vintage African stool to this Brooklyn abode.
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Stone Surface
Esther Choi
For a small bathroom idea that’s refreshing and soothing, trade in the classic marble for stone surfaces. This Dash Marshall–designed apartment in TriBeCa opted for a pebbled finish, complete with brass hardware and curved mirror.
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Deconstructed Design
Guido Taroni
This Rome apartment is proof that the devil lies in the details. Designer Carolina Vincenti dressed up a small white bathroom with mixed marble details and antique plaster casts. The result? A room that exudes pared-down opulence.
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Think Pink
Kirk Davis Swinehart
Anyone with a “more is more” aesthetic may not want their small bathroom to feel like a spalike sanctuary.
For a small bathroom that has a maximum impact, trade in the soothing blues and whites with a Schiaparelli pink. Designer William Cullum offset this bright Greenwich Village apartment with a psychedelic curtain made from Voutsa fabric.
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Stay Golden
Douglas Friedman
Break up a high contrast palette with glamorous pops of gold. In this Manhattan apartment designed by partners Carlos Garciavelez and David Lawrence. Black and white is broken up with a metallic wallcovering and a Circa lighting fixture.
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Accent with a Crystal
Pablo Zamora
If you want to give your small bathroom good vibes, add a crystal. In this Madrid apartment, design studio Casa Josephine incorporated a Tunisian “desert rose,” which can reportedly help deepen your meditative state.
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Go Graphic
Joshua McHugh
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In this Manhattan apartment, Cochineal Design used high-contrast tiling from Clé to juxtapose the marble shower and brass hardware.
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Mirror, Mirror
Simon Upton
In this turnkey London townhouse, designer Jean-Louis Deniot added a large geometric mirror to this soothing space. The result? A well-appointed bathroom that’s practical, too.
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Pops of Color
Stephen Kent Johnson
Want to spruce up an all-white bathroom? Check out this studio apartment in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood designed by Charlie Ferrer. The colorful vases deftly offset the crisp shower curtain from Matouk and the window treatments from Rogers & Goffigon.
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High-Contrast Excellence
Björn Wallander
What’s black and white and chic all over? This petite bathroom Ann Pyne designed for her Manhattan client.
Not only does the high-contrast color palette offer lots of drama, but the mirror-lined walls create the illusion of a larger space.
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One-Shade Wonder
Simon Upton
If you want to make a big statement in a small bathroom, stick with a monochromatic palette. The inky blue Alisa Bloom used in this Chicago penthouse is equal parts moody and magnificent.
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Take a Soak
Frank Frances
Just because you have a small room doesn’t mean you necessarily have to skimp on a soaking tub. Steal this idea from a decent-sized bathroom: Martin Cooper and Karen Suen-Cooper moved the Clawfoot Supply tub to the corner in their upstate New York home, maximizing the space and offering an exquisite view.
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Gorgeous Galley
Douglas Friedman
It turns out, a galley bathroom is a space-efficient layout.
George Bevan optimized this petite room in California by trading in the soaking tub for a shower and adding a lengthy counter.
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Shower Alfresco
Ricardo Labougle
Tight on space? In some locales, you can take part of your bathroom outside. In her Cartagena, Colombia, vacation home, jewelry designer Chiqui de Echavarría gave her outdoor shower an ornate, otherworldly edge.
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Wainscoting Wonder
Julie Soefer
Tiles are the go-to wall treatment in most small bathrooms. But as this Marie Flanigan–designed space in Houston proves, wainscoting can be a striking—and less predictable—alternative.
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Old Meets New
Miguel Flores-Vianna
Previously owned by the actress Ava Gardner, this Madrid apartment is bursting with rich history.
Designer Isabel López-Quesada recreated its storied magic by transforming a 1940s inlaid dresser into an unconventionally cool vanity.
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Turn a Negative (Space) Into a Positive
Fabien Charuau
Embracing negative space is a surefire way to make the most of limited square footage. This colorful Mumbai home takes a space-efficient approach with its brass sink, which was made from a wok.
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Back to Nature
Anita Calero
Make the most of a small space with the help of Mother Nature. From the custom cement sink to the branch accents, artist and photographer Anita Calero’s Colombian home pays homage to the great outdoors.
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A Stylish Sink
Max Burkhalter
To make your small bathroom stand out, all you need is one statement piece.
When Michael K. Chen renovated this apartment on Manhattan’s East Side, he put a Cassiopeia marble vanity front and center. The custom mirror by Kin & Company and the Lindsey Adelman sconces highlight the vanity’s “wow” factor.
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Soothing Subtlety
Minh T
As Amanda Gunawan’s Los Angeles guest bathroom proves, subtlety can make a huge statement. The architect decked out her limited space with a custom concrete sink, a vintage mirror, and sconces from West Elm.
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Art of the Matter
Francesco Dolfo
If your bathroom is small—but has a bare wall to spare—take a cue from Mauro Guerini and Jürgen Hilow-Iwaszura’s Milan apartment. The couple paired a portrait of a widow from a Milanese family with a sink and mirror from Sbordoni and a tub by GEA Construction.
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The More, the Merrier
William Waldron
Why settle for one piece of art when you can enjoy a few? In her New Orleans home, the writer Julia Reed filled her bathroom gallery wall with early-19th-century prints of Napoléon and Pope Pius VII.
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Take Flight
Genevieve Garruppo
When it comes to decorating a small bathroom, go big or go home. In this whimsical New York apartment in SoHo, designer Sasha Bikoff covered the powder room in charming wallpaper from Christian Lacroix. (The butterfly pattern seen here goes nicely with the throw pillows she deployed in the living room.)
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Sitting Pretty
Jean-Francois Jaussaud
From the strategically placed alcoves in the Brèche de Médicis marble walls to the slim Junya Ishigami chairs, this Parisian apartment makes the most of its small bathroom—and looks good doing it.
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Hello, Yellow
Richard Powers
A small bathroom is a great place to add an unexpected pop of color.
For example, this Moroccan bathroom certainly makes a statement—the walls and floor are covered in Popham Design’s Hex Long Shadow.
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Bold Bathroom
Douglas Friedman
In their apartment in Manhattan’s West Village, Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan embrace their bold style by covering the walls in penny tiles from Artistic Tile, along with vintage prints and an extravagant medallion courtesy of Hermès.
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Up in the Air
Björn Wallander
For this Oakland bathroom, the only way to go is up. Designer Patrick Printy covered the ceiling in a leaf-patterned wallpaper; he brings the design back down to earth by anchoring the room with a bold bust and console vanity.
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Selling Sunset
Trevor Tondro
Behind every eye-catching bathroom is a beautiful color palette.
With burgundy tiles, blush pink walls, and a shower curtain in warm tones, actress and activist Sophia Bush’s small bathroom in the Hollywood Hills is the design equivalent of a gorgeous sunset.
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Mix and Match
Birgitta Wolfgang Bjørnvad/ The Sisters Agency
Even a small bathroom has room for more than one type of tile. Swedish It girl Babba C. Rivera added cool nonchalance to her space by pairing white rectangular tiles with a penny style on the floor.
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Wondrous Wallpaper
Dustin Aksland
A whimsical set of wallpaper make a big statement in a small space. In this Elizabeth Roberts–designed brownstone, a crisp custom Calacatta marble sink is paired with the Hermès Jardin d’Osier wallcovering from Dedar.
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Total Terrazzo
David Benjamin Sherry
Architect Javier Robles lends his artful eye to every room of this Hamptons home—including this guest bathroom.
The engineered marble that lines the wall and counters is from Max Lamb, while the fittings come courtesy of Boffi.
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Oceanic Oasis
Chad Mellon
In this Newport Beach home, designer Shannon McLaren Wilkins redefines the California cool aesthetic with modern pops of color and a Mediterranean flair. The guest bedroom, which took 15 iterations to perfect, features a wall of glossy green tiles and artwork by Anna Ullman to bring the home's beach surroundings inside.
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Textured Treatment
Francesco Lagnese
Designer David Netto relied on bold colors and mixed materials to revitalize this Upper East Side prewar home. The juxtaposition between the stone shower and terrazzo floor creates a modern, nuanced environment. Subway tiles from Datile, a stoic St. Thomas Creations sink, and Benjamin Moore's Deep Royal bridge the gap between the two textures.
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Old-World Charm
Simon Upton
Retail guru Patricia Greene’s Upper East Side home exudes old-world charm. In the guest bathroom, the sink and fittings are by Waterworks, the mirror is by RH, Restoration Hardware, and the walls are clad in tiles by Mosaic House.
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Traditional Meets Modern
Kerry Kirk
A seamless blend of elegance and comfort are on full display in a Houston home designed by Paloma Contreras. The powder room features a neutral Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, sink fittings from Kohler, Ralph Lauren Home sconces, and a vintage rug.
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Hand-Painted Detail
Eric Piasecki
For a Chicago powder room, ED A-Lister Steven Gambrel settled on graphic hand-painted wallpaper by Gracie to complement the sink and floor in Onyx Fantastico marble.
The vintage faucet was salvaged from Bunny Mellon’s Manhattan townhouse. The sconce is by Blackman Cruz.
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Pop of Floral
Brittany Ambridge
Floral wallpaper pairs well with an oval mirror—and steals the show—in a cozy Brooklyn bathroom design scheme by Bella Mancini.
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Palm Print
The Ingalls
Statement palm-themed wallpaper by Florence Broadhurst brings a Tennessee powder room to life. Both the sink and vanity are original to the house.
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Mediterranean Grotto
Joe Schmelzer
An interesting choice of lighting and paint turn a Malibu bathroom, designed by Oliver M. Furth, into a Mediterranean grotto. The wall paint is Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue and the Happy Kiss pendant lamps by Siemon-and-Salazar are from Siglo Moderno.
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Pretty in Pink
Douglas Friedman
Pink makes a statement in a guest powder room by Mary McDonald. It boasts painted églomise by artist Raymond Goins, along with graphic black and white marble flooring. Accents include a William Kent-style mirror with custom French gesso finish from Ceylon et Cie, and Circa 1950 Roberto and Mito black sconces from Urbanity Mobiliario.
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Uptown Glam
Douglas Friedman
A Greenwich Village bathroom, designed by Haynes-Roberts for power couple Jonathan and Lizzie Tisch, features a custom vanity fitted with a Kohler sink, shower fittings by Fantini, and a picture light by Ayre.
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Contemporary Coastal
Alex Lukey
A small bathroom in a Canadian lake house is a lesson in contemporary coastal style.
Designer Sabrina Albanese chose a palette of black and white accents, including a bold Scalamandre shell wallpaper design.
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Dynamic Walls
William Waldron
In Erika Bearman’s Hamptons powder room, designer Miles Redd opted for bold black and white botanical-patterned wallpaper by Marthe Armitage, giving the room movement and energy.
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Coordinating Marble
Simon Upton
This modern Miami bathroom is given the illusion of a larger space due to its coordinating marble, used on the walls, vanity and flooring.
Tour the rest of the home here.
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Lightness & Depth
R. Brad Knipstein
In the bathroom of a mid-century modern California home, deep-colored tile floors are paired with crisp white walls and a large mirror, adding a depth and lightness that enlarges the space.
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Mini-Boho
Trevor Tondro
In this Santa Monica powder room, dainty furnishings like a structurally minimalist sink stand and petite mirror create the illusion of a larger square footage.
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Feminine Edge
Douglas Friedman
In Ken Fulk’s Sonoma Valley lake house, the master bathroom's long and narrow architecture is balanced with coordinating tile that extends to the shower, along with simple furnishings that keep the silhouette clean.
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Black and White Tile
Grey Crawford
The small bathroom in French architect Jacque Grange's Paris apartment houses a narrow étagerè holding towels and toiletries. The bathtub, sink and faucet are by L'Epi d'Or, the chandelier is 19th-century and the inlaid marble floor is based on a Byzantine pattern.
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Neutral Beauty
Alamy/Monica Wang
A neutral bathroom in the Spanish-style home of Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson is given a "Cali cool" update with the addition of Hygge & West's Strike wallpaper and the Marabou vanity by Kohler. The space was designed by Johnson's friend, Whitney Lee Morris.
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Exuberantly Floral
Eric Piasecki
In a New York City home's bathroom with limited countertop and cabinet storage, designer Katie Ridder used a medium-height antique shelf for books, towels and a plant.
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Mixing Tiles
Nicole Hill Gerulat
Mixing tiles is one of the easiest ways to boost a small bathroom's visual appeal. For this design scheme in a Orem, Utah home, glass and mother-of-pearl tile from Oceanside Glasstile were used to cover the walls and play off of the geometric stone flooring.
Coastal sisal wallpaper from Thibaut adds warmth to the space.
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Standout Sink
William Waldron
A 19th-century washbasin is the highlight of this vibrant Bordeaux, France bathroom designed by Michael Coorengel and Jean-Pierre Calvagrac.
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Breezy Rustic Style
Ricardo Labougle
In a relaxed Portugal home, the small master bath sink was made locally and the fittings are by Grohe. The mirror is by Ikea and the floor is poured concrete.
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Large Mirrors
Cody Ulrich
This bohemian-inspired bathroom in the Dallas home of Homepolish designer Erika Yeaman proves that a simple large mirror can open up a space. It's the perfect solution if mirrored walls aren't your style.
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Oversized Accents
Ricardo Labougle
Sometimes bigger is better, especially when it comes to powder rooms.
Make a statement by experimenting with pieces like oversized sconces or a stone sink, as featured in this 17th-century Italian farmhouse.
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Royal Purple Bathroom
Simon Upton
This bathroom by architect Achille Salvagni in a storied palazzo in Rome plays with color and texture using a royal purple wallcovering by Ralph Lauren Home. The tub fittings are by Lefroy Brooks.
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Gray Marble
William Abranowicz
In a laid-back New York City apartment, the bathroom vanity and tub are by Waterworks, the fittings are by Lefroy Brooks and the sconces are by Ozone. The walls and floor are sheathed in Calacatta Viola marble.
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Gold Reflective Wallpaper
Douglas Friedman
For a small space, Andy Cohen’s lamé bathroom packs quite the punch.
The walls are lined with Flavor Paper’s Cherry Forever mylar wallpaper, the vanity is by Waterworks, and the vintage Milo Baughman mirror is from Chairish. An Andy Warhol portrait of Diane von Furstenburg on a framed silk scarf resides over the room.
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Black And White Mural
Richard Powers
When designing his 1950s ranch house on the Hudson River, Ernest de la Torre expanded his small bathroom by pulling the mural by Shantell Martin throughout the room and onto the door. The wainscoting is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Midnight.
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Whitewashed Wood
Stephen Kent Johnson
An inviting powder room in a Big Sky, Montana, home features walls clad in reclaimed whitewashed wood and a custom sink made of stone. The sink fittings, mirror, and wall light are by Waterworks.
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California Cool Bathroom
William Abranowicz
This rustic L.
A. home masters California cool decor, even in its petite guest bathroom. The chair is upholstered in the California state flag, the sink and fittings are by Waterworks, the custom wallcovering is by Nathalie Lété, and the door is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green.
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Bold Wallpaper
Max Zambelli
For a dose of quirky decor, the tiny powder room of this Windsor Terrace home features shibori wallpaper by Amber Interiors for Studio Four NYC and a mirror by Rejuvenation.
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Floor-To-Ceiling Florals
William Waldron
The extravagant floral wallpaper inside the powder room of a West Village apartment turns the entire space into a piece of artwork. The sink is by Barclay and has fittings by Samuel Heath.
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Global Decor
Richard Powers
In John Robshaw's Connecticut country house, the upstairs bath manages to pack in furniture and decor from around the globe.
The stunning sink cabinet is from Syria, the shower curtain and rug are by Robshaw, the sconce is by Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co., and the 19th-century Spanish encaustic floor tiles are from Michael Trapp.
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Boathouse Bathroom
Ricardo Labougle
The boathouse of a country home in Uruguay has a bathtub with views that look straight out to the lake. The bench is from Zimbabwe, and the room's colors we custom-mixed by Claessens.
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Graffiti Art
Simon Upton
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Historic Powder Room
Simon Upton
A circa-1950 brass mirror hangs in the powder room of the Paris pied-à-terre shared by designer Steven Volpe and his business partner, Roth Martin, who helm the San Francisco gallery Hedge.
The French collapsible tripod table is vintage.
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Rustic Powder Room
Mikkel Vang
On this rustic yet refined 1870 farm in Bedford, New York, the powder room wall features a strip of modern blue shelving as simple as the bathroom itself. The photos of mummies were taken by the original owners on a trip to Egypt; the light fixture is by Schoolhouse Electric.
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Antique Storage
Douglas Friedman
In Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei's Manhattan apartment, a bathroom makes up for little storage space with an Empire cabinet lined with Cole & Son wallpaper. The sink and fittings are by Waterworks, the mirror is by Made Goods, the sconces are by Aerin and the wallpaper is by Sister Parish Design.
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Filled With Art
Stephen Kent Johnson
Etchings by James Brown fill this Greenwich Village penthouse's small bathroom with character three times its size.
The tile and sink are original, while the ceiling light is by the Federalist.
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White Marble
Joshua McHugh
The small bathroom in Emmy Rossum's renovated home features a custom vanity with fittings by Kallista, a medicine cabinet by Robern and a sconce by Circa Lighting. The walls, sink and floor are lined in Ann Sacks Marbles.
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Historic Bathroom
William Abranowicz
This small master bath in a historic New York house has a tub, sink, fittings and black limestone flooring by Waterworks. The kilim is from West Elm, the sconces are by Vaughan and the artworks are from London and Paris.
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Antique Accents
Simon Upton
This Connecticut weekend house with midcentury design boasts a quaint master bath with big style: The tub is by Sunrise Specialty and has fittings by Sigma, the armchair is antique, the ebonized Louis XVI commode is from Duane and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Gray Owl.
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Black And White Beach Art
Björn Wallander
This small guest bath in a Hamptons summer house is anchored by a claw-foot tub that's original to the house and has fittings from Waterworks. The stool and artwork is by Michael Dweck.
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Casual Flair
Eric Piasecki
This Northern California family home features a dainty bathroom with a master tub by Waterworks, sink and fittings by Lefroy Brooks and a painting by Hugo Guinness. The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's White Dove, the floor in Farrow & Ball's All White.
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Fish Walls
Thomas Loof
An East Hampton home inspired by Grey Gardens flaunts a small bathroom where fish are the muse, floating along the walls in a wallcovering by Cole & Son.
The mirror is by Made Goods and the sconce is by Visual Comfort.
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Up the Wall
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Graphic tiles transform this little loo from simple to remarkable. Running across the floor and up the wall, the tiles add texture and depth to the space. Optimise Design finished the room with a white wall-mounted toilet and glass shelf, which don’t visually compete with the statement-making tiles.
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Crisp and Clean
2/25
This bathroom looks streamlined and simple, thanks to the crisp glass accents and white color palette. Only the dark brown vanity strays from the light-hued design, becoming the sleek focal point of the room.
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Statement Shade
3/25
Small bathrooms usually feel cluttered when covered in floor-to-ceiling pattern. To add visual interest without overwhelming the space, these homeowners adorned their bathroom with one key color: navy. The deep hue ties together the plaid floor tiles, bead board, and printed wallpaper.
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Modern Minimalism
4/25
Even the tiniest bathrooms can take on a contemporary aesthetic. These homeowners channeled modernity with a wall-hung toilet and flush button, round vessel sink, floating vanity, and mirror with build-in LED lights. Gray-toned floor tiles hung on the back wall complete the simple and sleek space.
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Mirrors, Mirrors on the Walls
5/25
Adding mirrors to a small bathroom makes it appear larger.
Here, the homeowners installed two side-by-side medicine cabinets for increased illumination and added storage. Under-cabinet lighting, a frameless glass shower door, and pops of matte black complete the room.
Related: 18 Totally Brilliant Bathroom Storage Hacks
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Center of Attention
6/25
A vibrant green shower serves as an eye-catching focal point in this urban bathroom. The remaining wall space is outfitted with white subway tile and gray grout, whose muted tones allow the green to really pop. The homeowners also added thin (but deep!) cedar storage shelves to a narrow niche alongside the shower.
Related: 10 Quick Fixes for a More Refreshing Shower
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Going Bold
7/25
Despite its tight quarters, this small loo is given a decidedly decorative lift with fun pineapple wallpaper. While dark colors usually make a room appear smaller, in this case they actually can take the focus off the bathroom's size and onto far more interesting design elements.
Related: 10 Decorating Mistakes That Make Your House Look Smaller
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Sliding Door
8/25
Swinging doors take up precious real estate in any room, and they can greatly limit the design options of a tight lavatory. Consider installing a sliding door for added space. As a bonus: Farmhouse doors are trendy and beautiful!
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Bold Graphics
9/25
Design-savvy homeowners can let their personality shine through their small bathroom design. Here, The New Design Project bold relied on bold wall graphics, diagonal wall tiles, a bright blue sink, and a checkered bathtub create a playfully urban aesthetic.
Related: 10 Ways to Warm Up Your Bathroom in Winter
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All-In-One Awesome
10/25
The shower is incorporated right into the greater space in this diminutive wet room by McCrum Interiors.
Waterproof tile ensures mold-free longevity, while built-in shelving holds shampoo, towels, and other shower supplies.
Related: 16 New Reasons to Love Subway Tile
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Country Charm
11/25
In this quaint bathroom, the thin pedestal sink lends an illusion of spaciousness. Wall-mounted shelving makes up for lack of cabinet storage, while the white wainscoting and penny floor tiles create country-inspired charm.
Related: 12 Vintage Bathroom Features That Never Go Out of Style
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Water Closet
12/25
This hidden half-bath by My Bespoke Room takes advantage of the oft-forgotten extra space under the stairs, all but disappearing when the door is shut. Dark-colored walls create a bold visual effect when paired with the white door and ceilings.
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Nooks and Crannies
13/25
Tiny bathrooms need an extra dose of creative planning, and dead wall space should not go to waste.
Consider adding recessed shelving between the wall studs to maximize your storage options.
Related: 11 Bathroom Hazards That Harm Your Home and Health
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Colorful Cabinets
14/25
In this compact bathroom, the toilet and sink are built into a bead board counter, which extends to the next wall. The blue cabinets attract the eye, while the skylight in the sloped ceiling brightens the space.
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Overhead Storage
15/25
This narrow bathroom utilizes its high ceiling with wall-mounted glass shelves above the toilet. Filled with bright decor, they add vibrant personality to the room.
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Room for a Tub
16/25
Who says homeowners can't squeeze a full-sized bathtub into a minuscule bathroom? Although this tub touches the toilet and vanity, it doesn’t look overly cluttered, thanks to a minimalist design that incorporates only three colors (white, black, and brown).
Recessed shower shelving and a medicine cabinet lend extra storage to the small space.
Related: 9 Top Tips for a Bathroom That Cleans Itself
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Bountiful Build-Ins
17/25
In this modern bathroom, the shimmery porcelain tile and brushed nickel finishes look both trendy and futuristic. But perhaps the most interesting element is the countertop, which extends behind the toilet to make a shelf-like structure.
Related: 10 Smart Storage Tricks for a Tiny Bathroom
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In the Details
18/25
This serene bathroom is full of decorative accents, from the patterned window glass to the penny tile flooring. Since the homeowners maintained a neutral color palette, however, the space doesn't look overwhelming.
Related: 13 Unusual Tips for Your Cleanest Bathroom Ever
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Transitional Tile
19/25
This minimalist bathroom is mostly unadorned, apart from one striking design element: slate tile floors.
They add interestng texture to the room while creating a streamlined, modern look.
Related: 7 Mistakes Not to Make in Your Bathroom Remodel
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Smart Shelving
20/25
Short on storage space in your bathroom? Take a cue from this tiny loo, which has corner shelves conveniently placed above the toilet. The wooden ledges are perfect for stashing toilet paper, extra hand towels, cotton balls, and decor pieces.
Related: The 8 Easiest Ways to Eliminate Bathroom Odor
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Rustic Restroom
21/25
No room for a full-sized vanity? These homeowners ditched the classic counter and opted for a shabby chic dresser instead. A circular vessel sink fits perfectly on top of the rustic-inspired piece.
Related: Before and After: 5 "No Renovation" Bathroom Makeovers
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Cutting Corners
22/25
A corner sink opens up this tiny bathroom, giving the homeowners sufficient space to reach the toilet.
A mirrored wall-mounted medicine cabinet, conveniently located above the sink, serves as a catchall for toiletries.
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Industrial Glamour
23/25
A confined bathroom doesn’t have to be drab and dreary. In this room, the loose tiles, which resemble exposed brick, create an industrial look. A skylight brightens up the blue cement flooring.
Related: 7 Ways to Open Up a Windowless Bathroom
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Bold and Beautiful
24/25
This stunning, two-toned bathroom mixes black and white to accentuate the room's distinct features. The basket weave floor tile adds originality, while the beveled white wall tile contrasts with the darker elements of the room.
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Tiled Toilet
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Decorative tile adds instant appeal to any bathroom, especially when extended halfway up the wall. The neutral-toned elements in this room, such as the wooden vanity and matching mirror frame, don’t clash with the statement-making tiles.
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Small bathroom design: 150+ real photo examples
Owners of small bathrooms think that the small area limits their ability to furnish the interior in style and comfort. But even the smallest room can be made cozy and functional. A small room is more original due to the rational use of space and bold design solutions.
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The best style for a small bathroom is minimalism
The minimalist style is considered one of the best for bathroom design. It is not only convenient in everyday life, but also contains all the necessary elements and is a benchmark for organizing space in a room.
When designing, it should be taken into account that the minimalist style has some characteristic features:
- When designing a bathroom in this style, conciseness plays an important role, the minimum number of items is used, thereby freeing up more usable space in the room. nine0018
- Each area of the room is thought out and worked out separately, so all elements are placed with careful planning and ergonomics.
- All shapes in the room are simple, the geometry here is extremely simple, the materials used are gloss or glass. For example, the mirror should be of a classical shape, the partition should be made of glass, and the lighting should be spotlight.
- Minimalism involves the allocation of several functions to each piece of furniture. For example, built-in sanitary ware, illuminated mirror, wardrobe with mirrored door, pouffe and laundry basket in one and much more. nine0018
- One of the important features of minimalism is the choice of different textures. Contrasting materials and coatings are often used for decoration. For example, one of the walls of the room can be highlighted with some kind of accent in comparison with the rest, including natural materials - wood, concrete, brick, plaster and others.
- Minimalism is characterized by lightness, which means the presence of various light structures made of glass or metal. In this case, you can use hanging elements or plumbing. nine0018
With all these features, a minimalist bathroom does not look boring or faded. On the contrary, each of its lines is carefully thought out, and a special charm is felt in the interior. For a more winning image and visual expansion of space, you can use winning shades and textures.
Which tile to choose
In order to choose the right tiles for the bathroom, you need to decide for what purpose they are used - to protect against moisture or to decorate the room. The choice of modern bathroom tiles is huge, you can use some tricky tricks to visually increase its size and place everything you need in it.
Proper placement of tiles can visually add volume to the room, but should not be used to decorate the entire surface of the room:
- The best option would be to lay vertical stripes of large rectangles and squares in the center of the wall.
- Ornamented tiles on the floor can create the illusion of carpet.
- The use of a glazed surface can narrow the space, so it is better to refuse such a tile.
- The correct size and shape of the tile gives a more pronounced effect of increasing space than the color palette.
For example, a large tile for a narrow bathroom will create the effect of spaciousness in the room. nine0018 - In a small bathroom it is better to lay the tiles across rather than parallel to the shape of the ceiling.
For small spaces, glossy tiles are best. It is preferable to choose materials of light colors, tiles with a texture of brick, stone or wood will play the role of an enlarger of space.
Shower instead of a bathtub without a cabin
When there is only one room for water procedures in the house, there is a difficult choice between a full bath, a shower cabin and a shower with a floor. But the main advantage of a shower with a floor is space saving. When arranging a shower with a floor, it is necessary to properly position the drain so that all the water does not accumulate on the floor and flood the bathroom. nine0003
When lining a bathroom with a shower, it is necessary to use materials that can withstand frequent height changes and high humidity.
You can use any tile, it will help prevent the sheer surfaces in the room from getting wet. To designate a bathing area, it is necessary to highlight a free corner of the room and use a finishing material for it in a contrasting color or with an ornament.
All technical communications are hidden under the cladding, and the fixture for the watering can is mounted and attached directly to the wall. For convenience, you can make niches in the wall, which will be used as a system of bath accessories. If these holes are made high enough, they will not touch the water. nine0003
It is also possible to install a small bench or an elevated bench. In order to separate the shower from the rest of the room, it is enough to enclose it with a transparent curtain made of a special fabric. Alternatively, you can use tempered glass, which will not get wet and stick to the body like a fabric curtain.
Toilet with installation Today you can find a wide variety of different models and designs of plumbing.
You should understand in advance the device and purpose of the accessories required for the bathroom, which will allow you to evaluate the possibility of their connection to the sewer system and water supply. nine0003
For a small bathroom, it is better to choose an installation that is complete with a toilet. In fact, the installation is the fastening of plumbing to the wall on a special metal frame.
Its installation has a number of advantages:
- It allows you to visually enlarge the space, it looks light and airy.
- This design does not take up space on the floor, so it looks much more aesthetically pleasing. In rooms with installation, it is easier to clean, since pipes and communication elements are hidden in the wall. nine0018
- Installations are not attached to the wall itself, which may not support a heavy toilet bowl, but to the frame. This design is reliable and rarely fails.
- Installed toilets feature silent flushing.
Although this sanitary ware is more expensive, it will be the best solution for a small space.
Washing machine under the sink
Washing machine under the sink with sink is considered a classic option for small bathrooms:
- First of all, this idea will allow you not to contrive with the summing up of communications, because all of them will pass under the tabletop.
- This design will look harmonious and solid, without unnecessary elements.
- Usually the space under the sink in the bathroom is left unused, but in this case it will be occupied by the washing machine.
- The sink above the washing machine does not have a cabinet and legs, and has a drain to the side, not down. You should select a washing machine according to the size of the sink. There are even special sets of a sink and a washing machine that fit each other in size. nine0018
- For a very small space, it is better to choose a compact washing machine with a small capacity.
Although you will have to wash it several times, but with a small area of \u200b\u200bthe room, this is the only way to create convenience.
Do not use open shelves for storage
Even the smallest bathroom will become cozy and roomy if you use the free space correctly and find a place for every item. The interior of any room without order does not make sense, and order should be maintained with the help of closed storage systems. nine0003
Due to their small size and variety of shapes, shelves, holders, rails, hooks can be placed where they are really needed. It is these elements that help the owners of small bathrooms, allowing you to store a large number of things in a limited space. Such elements create additional comfort, because everything you need is at hand.
It makes no sense to hang an ordinary mirror in a small room, it is better to make a closet behind it and use the space rationally. The same can be said about the washbasin, which is best equipped with a cabinet with hinged doors or pull-out shelves.
If there is a closet in the room, its inner doors can be equipped with small shelves or holders for storing accessories. nine0003
If there is a bathtub in the room, you can rationally use the space under it by equipping it with a sliding screen. Many housewives store basins, powders and other household chemicals there, significantly saving space in the room.
Use light colors in finishing materials
The interior of a small bathroom involves the creation of an optical illusion, which is designed to visually expand the space in the room. This effect is easiest to achieve by using predominantly light shades with the addition of bright elements. nine0003
In small rooms, light colors should be the main tone, and bright colors should be used as accents. Dark colors make the interior heavy, in addition, water drops are more visible on them. If the design is predominantly white, then it can be diluted with bright accents, such as small colored shelves.
Visually the volume of the room can be increased by a bright spot of color, for this the walls can be finished with tiles of warm light colors, and the floor with black or a combination of black or white tiles. nine0003
Lighting in the room is of great importance in the perception of space. The bathroom space should be evenly filled with light. To visually expand the room, you need to use both ceiling and wall lighting with the help of additional devices. If the room has shelves or niches, they can also be supplemented with lighting.
For a small bathroom space, it is important to apply an unusual layout that will allow you to arrange all the necessary elements in the room and create convenience for daily use. A small area of the room requires the creation of a sufficient amount of storage space, the choice of light tiles and the combination of various interior elements. nine0003
Small bathroom design (real photo examples)
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5 m2 contained everything you need for a comfortable life, including the utility block.
Inspiration for home comfort: small contemporary bathroom with white cabinets, mirror tiles, green walls, walk-in shower, swing door shower and hanging vanity unit
Apartment in Moscow
LENA KINO
Photo: small neoclassical (modern classic) bathroom with recessed panel fronts, gray fronts, alcove bathtub, shower over tub, white tiles, gray walls, walk-in shower , wall-mounted sink, gray floor, white countertop, single-sink cabinet and floor cabinet
Rublevskiye Ogni Residential Complex
Tatyana Dmitrieva
A source of inspiration for home comfort: a small bathroom in a modern style with flat facades, brown facades, full bathtub, shower over bathtub, installation, beige walls, solid washbasin, open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, walk-in shower, gray floor, white countertop and backsplash
Apartment on Dynamo
Yuliya Telnova
Fresh design idea: small master bathroom in modern style with flat cabinets, gray cabinets, full built-in bathtub, installation, gray tiles, porcelain stoneware tiles, gray walls, porcelain stoneware floors , countertop sink, wood countertop, gray floor, brown countertop, single vanity unit and hanging cabinet - great interior photo
Apartment for rent in one day: bathroom
Legko.
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Design ideas for a classic small bathroom with a washing machine with flat cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, boar tile, yellow walls, a countertop sink, multicolored flooring, white countertops, a single vanity unit and built-in pedestal
Out of sight
Irina Kireeva
spacious bathroom designed in gray-beige tones, wooden pieces of furniture made to order
Fresh design idea: small modern style bathroom with medium tone wood cabinets, brown countertops, flat cabinets, countertop sink and gray floor - great interior photo design: modern small bathroom with flat cabinets, medium wood cabinets, open shower, gray tile, countertop sink, wood countertop, gray floor, open shower, brown countertop, single vanity unit and hanging vanity unit - the latest trend nine0201
Small apartment for a young man | Men's Apartment
Photographer Mikhail Pomortsev / Pro.Foto
Pictured: a small modern style bathroom with flat cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower over the tub, white tiles, blue walls, a walk-in shower, a solid washbasin, multicolored floor, open shower, white countertop, single basin cabinet and floor cabinet
Interior SVK
INT2architecture
Inspiration for home comfort: a small modern bathroom with a free-standing bathtub, white tiles, white walls, mosaic tiles, gray floors and brick walls photo: small contemporary bathroom with louvered infill cabinets, white cabinets, corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, walk-in shower, solid washbasin, faux stone countertop, swing door shower and white countertop with
Apartment in the historical center of petersburg
oneione interiors
Children's bathroom is a bold positive interior that stands out against the background of other rooms with bright colors.
We covered one of the bathroom walls with an author's eight-bit print from the German art studio E-boy. In the composition with the washbasin, we made a storage cabinet with a front made of bright yellow glass. On one of the walls, we have preserved a fragment of the original brickwork, the relief of which is illuminated by warm illumination. nine0201
Country house in Maslovo
BW buro
Stylish design: small master bathroom in modern style with flat facades, white facades, alcove shower, installation, green tiles, ceramic tiles, green walls, porcelain stoneware flooring, recessed sink, faux stone countertop, gray floor, sliding door shower, gray countertop, single vanity unit, floor vanity unit and wood ceiling - latest trend
LCD Zilart. Implemented project.
Zueva Anna
Bathroom. Cabinet furniture is made to order, furniture studio "Gorgan Group"; Plinth and ceiling cornice Orac Decor, "White Wall Studio"; English paint Farrow & Ball, "White Wall Studio" on the walls; Track lighting, "SWG"; Towel dryer, "Terma"; On the floor, handmade cement tiles, "Cezzle"; Sink, Villeroy & Boch; Designer furniture handles, "Maru studio".
EZhK Astra
CHEF Design
Inspiration for home comfort: small Scandinavian-style master bathroom with flat cabinets, gray cabinets, overhead bathtub, installation, colorful tiles, ceramic tiles, gray walls, porcelain stoneware flooring, overlay sink, artificial stone countertop, gray floor, shower with swing doors, gray countertop, cabinet for one sink, hanging cabinet and backsplash
Apartment Presnya City
Anna Zhemereva / ORT-interiors
Stylish design: small modern style master bathroom with flat cabinets, white cabinets, freestanding bathtub, shower over tub, white tiles, gray tiles, pink tiles, solid washbasin, gray floor, pedestal for two sinks, floor pedestal and floor made of porcelain stoneware - the latest trend
Apartment in 1st Vrazhsky Lane
Martynov and Gatilova Architectural Workshop
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