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How to make a small bathroom look bigger: Clever tricks to increase space

(Image credit: VSP Interiors)

If you're wondering how to make a small bathroom look bigger, there are lots of clever design tricks you can use.

Most of us would like to make our small bathrooms look bigger. After all, bathrooms are often the smallest rooms in the house. Yet it's vital they functions well and, because we go there to relax, we want them to look great, too. 

So, it’s worth learning key interior design tips and tricks. Whether with decor, with mirrors or even layout, you can instantly make your space feel larger and brighter.

That way, when you look for small bathroom ideas, you can pick the very best, safe in the knowledge that you are choosing space-enhancing elements for your room. 

How to make a small bathroom look bigger

Below, we take you through all the tricks you can employ to make a small bathroom look bigger. We'd advise using these bathroom ideas in more spacious areas, too, to really max out the square footage.

Warning – there are lots of tips for using mirrors, and you needn't limit yourself to just one. But be aware of the views you are reflecting; not everyone wants to look at themselves in the bath or shower or... you know where.

1. Come up with an ingenious layout

(Image credit: Louise Bradley)

A small bathroom is only as good as its layout, so pay the bathroom layout ideas you're toying with a huge amount of attention first, and see what you might be able to do with a few clever tricks, such as those above in the bathroom designed by London based interior designer Louise Bradley .

Despite the small footprint, the tall, mirrored cabinet on the left is a great small bathroom storage idea because it packs in lots of space for tidying away bathroom items. The wall-to-wall vanity counter allows for a full-length bath, while providing family-sized storage, too.

2. Be selective with your material choices

(Image credit: Drummonds / Alison Henry Design Studio)

The materials you choose for your scheme are essential to how light or dark the bathroom will feel.

This stunning bathroom designed by Alison Henry Design Studio does have the added bonus of a huge skylight, but that aside, any light bathroom tile ideas will instantly brighten up a space as James Lentaigne, Creative Director at Drummonds explains:

‘Glamorous and reflective materials such as marble, glass, mirror and metallic finishes instantly scream luxury and create a wow factor in the bathroom. They also have the added advantage of brightening the space by bouncing light around the room.’

3. Bounce light about with reflective surfaces

(Image credit: Maestri Studio)

We love a wall of mirrors as a design feature, but a tall and/or wide single piece will still do a fabulous job, especially if the frame is mirrored too.

A dark framed design will draw the eye to the mirror. In this case you don’t want that to happen – the key is to create a seamless feel. 

Double the effect of the fake square footage with clever bathroom wall ideas, like in this bathroom by Maestri Studio , by hanging light-reflecting tiles behind the mirror, adding wall lights either side, and by choosing fitted furniture that matches the wall and floor colors.

4. Make space for wall-to-wall mirrors

(Image credit: Ina Rinderknecht/Patty Neu)

Decorating with mirrors is a must for making a small bathroom look bigger. 

'We like to use full size mirrors that run from wall to wall, or from floor to ceiling,’ says international interior designer Ina Rinderknecht of the bathroom above. 

'Using large mirrors above the vanity can produce a lofty effect by filling the space and creating an optical illusion with its reflections. But make sure that there is an adequate background to be reflected in the mirror. 

'You can also install a decorative pendant light in front of a mirror, because by placing a light source close to the mirror, it will reflect the light back into the room. This intensifies the overall brightness of your space, making it feel more spacious.’

If you don’t mind catching your reflection whilst you’re walking around your bathroom – admittedly it’s not for everyone – then installing a wall of mirrored tiles will double the size of your space and reflect the light back instantly, as in the bathroom below.  

It’s a wonderful way to lighten up your bathroom. Opt for antique style mirrors for a distressed look rather than an obvious ‘mirror’ type mirror. It will add more charm to your space. 

(Image credit: Maestri Studio / Jenifer McNeil Baker)

5. Always opt for wall-hung units

(Image credit: John Lewis)

Whatever the size of your bathroom, wall-hung units – or failing that, units that stand on slim legs – are the best option for faking square footage, simply because you can see beneath them, right to the edges of the room. 

Wondering what to avoid if you want to make your bathroom feel bigger? A wall of fitted furniture. It will make the floor area, and therefore the entire space, look smaller. 

Either way, choose a design that’s the same color as your walls for a cohesive look, and consider wall-mounted taps, which allow for slimline basins and more space on the top of them for bathroom paraphernalia. 

6. Swap angles for curves

(Image credit: Bert & May)

The key to a successful bathroom is how it flows visually. This includes the bathroom color scheme, the cohesion of the fixtures and fittings, and how the floor and wall tiles work together.

When floor space is tight, you can borrow some back by cutting corners – literally. This is where curves come into play, like in this bathroom by Bert & May . Rounded edges on baths, showers and furniture are much friendlier and, of course, save space, all adding to the visual flow of the bathroom. 

7. Choose frameless glass screens to fake square footage

(Image credit: Nick Smith)

‘A great way of adding to the feeling of space in a bathroom is to use a glass panel,’ says Jo Oliver, Director at The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . ‘A clear glass shower screen will reflect light effectively and will open up the space, allowing you to see the whole bathroom without any barrier, instantly making it feel larger.’

We love this look as it means you can create a cohesive look throughout a small bathroom and see it via the glass. For example, the warm brass fixtures and fittings and the use of color throughout. 

8. Pick mirrored – or light-colored furniture

(Image credit: Samantha Todhunter)

You can visually double the size of your bathroom if you use both a mirror on the wall and mirrored furniture.

This stunning bathroom fully encompasses the all-around mirrored look, even down to the picture frames on the wall. The only downside is all of the glass cleaning. 

‘I love going to town with mirrors in a bathroom. They naturally help reflect the light and add a lovely dose of luxe and glamor,’ says London-based interior designer Samantha Todhunter . 

9. Hide storage behind mirrors

(Image credit: Kitesgrove)

Wall cabinets are often necessary when it comes to bathroom storage ideas, but to keep the space feeling streamlined, why not double up with a mirrored wall cabinet?

These can sometimes be recessed into the wall so that you get the depth of storage, but visually the mirror doesn't intrude into the room, as in this space by Kitesgrove .

This streamlined scheme shows how the mirror can echo the rest of the space, too. The vertical brass trim of the basin unit matches that of the mirror. These small yet very effective details are what pushes a scheme into a designer realm. The brass is then carried through into the door pulls and faucets. 

Louise Bradley expands on using mirrors to make a small bathroom look bigger and mentions the importance of incorporating them into your powder room ideas, too. 

‘Mirrors are essential within a bathroom. These should be both well-lit and well positioned to ensure they can be used effortlessly. Not only are they functional but a mirrored wall can also make a smaller bathroom feel much larger and more spacious. 

'Making the most of natural light when positioning a mirror is a clever way to enhance the space. We often incorporate a bespoke pivot mirror within the vanity, whether it be in a guest powder room or master bathroom, being able to move the mirror means it can be used throughout the day for your beauty routine. ’

10. Match flooring and wall colors

(Image credit: Corine Maggio)

‘One of the best things you can do to give the illusion of space in a small bathroom is use the same flooring from the shower into the rest of the bathroom, and to have space under the vanity so you can see the continuation of that flooring,’ says Corine Maggio, Founder of California-based CM Natural Design . 

Playing with scale also works. Hexagonal small bathroom tile ideas on the floor add a decorative aspect and contrast against the white square wall tiles that zone the bath and shower area. 

11. Top and tail the bathroom with white

(Image credit: Gunter & Co)

‘When your space is super narrow, you need to pull all the design tricks out of the bag,’ says Irene Gunter, founder of interior design studio Gunter & Co .

‘One top interior design tip is to paint the ceiling white and the floor a shade or two lighter. Use large format tiles to help make the space look bigger. ’

Pick up the white again with basin unit and sanitaryware. It prevents the ‘middle’ of the scheme from looking too heavy. Use white paint around the window instead of tiles to highlight it and reflect the light back in.  

12. Keep the dark color on the floor

(Image credit: VSP Interiors)

You don’t need to reach for the white paint to lighten up a scheme. A gentle gray will do nicely too, just keep the ceiling and sanitaryware white instead. 

For balance, look for small bathroom flooring ideas that add texture, such as a rich colored wood flooring, which in the room above has been matched with antique pieces to prevent the space from being sterile.

In this country home, Heni, Co-Founder of VSP Interiors kept the look simple and elegant.

‘No trends – just classic detailing and antiques. The reclaimed wooden floor was crucial for adding warmth in the high-ceilinged space. We also created a raised platform to make the most of the vistas and to make installing the waste pipes much easier. ’

13. Invest in good lighting

(Image credit: M.Lavender Interiors / Janet Mesic)

This bathroom was designed by Illinois based design studio M. Lavender Interiors , and is a great example of how you can make your bathroom look bigger and brighter with decor. But it also highlights the importance of good bathroom lighting ideas, too.

The dramatic forest green walls and ceiling anchor the scheme, whilst the white marble tiles and units create an airy feel. We love the use of the pretty green, floral wallpaper within the panelling around the mirrors – an idea to steal for sure. 

Keep the lighting ‘light’ too, white lampshades will add brightness higher up, while pale fixtures and fittings either side of a mirror will throw out softly diffused light that makes a great foil for brighter, overhead lighting.

14. Don't skip on bold color

(Image credit: Penny Morrison / Mike Garlick)

Bathroom color ideas can be included in your plans to make a small bathroom look bigger, but choose them with caution.

A light and airy bathroom can be achieved with pastel paint shades and pretty fabrics. Keep the wall color bright and uplifting – this delightful sky blue is ideal and reflects the natural light from the window.

Drapes should be kept on the wispy side. A cotton lawn or voile would work well so they don’t block the window. Opt for furniture that’s not chunky; thin legs are preferable in this case and no dark wood as it will look heavy visually. 

'And don’t forget about lighting,' says renowned London interior designer Penny Morrison . ‘Good lighting is essential in a bathroom, mirrors should have at least one if not two wall lights, above or on both sides as well as downlights.’

15. Play with tile styles

(Image credit: Valspar)

Clever tile ideas can be used to create an interesting scheme whilst keeping things light, you can mix and match tile designs successfully.

Do consider teaming white metro tiles with marble. It may feel like it shouldn’t work on paper, but it does in reality. Tie it all together with white paint. The failsafe option for brightening up as Will Thompson, Head of Product Marketing explains:

‘A coat of paint can easily rejuvenate a bathroom by enhancing light within the space. At Valspar , we recommend using a lighter color for superior reflection that instantly brightens the room; darker more matte finishes absorb light, creating a shadier, moodier aesthetic within your bathroom. 

Whites, such as Valspar’s The Perfect White and Artic Fox, bounce light off surfaces and are great for achieving maximum brightness, no matter the shape or size of the bathroom.’

16. Swap plain wall panels for mirrored paneling

(Image credit: Kasha Paris/Idha Lindhag)

More on mirrors, of course... ‘Mirrors are a practical and aesthetic necessity in any bathroom. They set the tone, and a traditional bathroom would look best with a framed mirror,’ says Betsy Kasha, Co-Founder of Paris based interior design studio Kasha Paris

In this bathroom, you can see how the mirrors have been used within the cupboard doors. This is a really effective way of maximizing the space whilst brightening up the bathroom and hiding storage areas – and perfect if you are searching for clever, space-stretching ensuite ideas. 

‘In a contemporary bathroom a mirror should be flat on the wall and not beveled,’ continues Betsy. ‘They are great for expanding and brightening a bathroom, especially if it’s small.’

17. Choose texture over color 

(Image credit: House of Jade / Lindsay Salazar)

You don’t need to use paint if flat walls aren’t your thing; consider textured tiles instead.

The herringbone pattern is a trend right now and although mainly seen on floors, you can also use it successfully on walls.

These gorgeous Mother of Pearl style wall tiles add a lovely tactile element to this bathroom and they contrast texturally with the plain white floor tiles. Add in a vintage style rug for a touch of color and look for rustic pieces like a wooden stool for a bit of warmth. 

18.

Use bold wallpaper – selectively

(Image credit: VSP Interiors)

When planning a bathroom, we immediately think we have to use light colors in every form, all the way, but, that’s not necessarily true. It’s how you use them that matters.

This bathroom designed by VSP Interiors has a beautiful bold red basin unit, rich colored wood floor and a bold, quite large print wallpaper. 

But it works for several reasons. The white painted tongue and groove panelling, the white marble countertop and the large mirror, and these are all tricks of the interior design trade for you to copy.

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events.  For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

How to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger

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Updated on 05/13/22

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Everyone, it seems, would like to have a larger bathroom. But that's often not possible without making major alterations to the home.

Even if your home's bathroom is small, it doesn't have to look small. With a few changes or remodels, you can create the illusion of a larger bathroom, all without moving a single wall or adding onto the home.

Install a Larger Mirror

Mirrors not only add to the illusion of increased bathroom space but they also reflect more light back into the room. Since your bathroom already has a mirror, consider dialing up the size.

Super-sized mirrors up to 5 feet long and 3 feet high can easily be installed with just a cordless drill, drill bits, and a few screws. Do-it-yourself installation costs for this type of mirror are well below $100.

Or you can add two mirrors where two walls meet. This L-shaped configuration bounces back even more light into the room and increases the feeling of more space.

Frameless mirrors add a feeling of more space than framed mirrors. Screw into studs in order to support heavier mirrors. Look for a tarnish-resistant coating to protect against high-moisture conditions.

Increase Natural Light

If more light is better in a small bathroom, then natural light is always the best. Windows and skylights that potentially can provide light may be painted over, dirty, or covered with curtains. Cleaning windows is easy and inexpensive.

Skylights that are covered in moss or dirt can be cleaned roof-side with a scrub brush, warm water, and a mild detergent.

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Replace the Bathroom Vanity Cabinet

Bathroom vanity cabinets offer many advantages, with one of the greatest advantages being the opportunity to store items below the sink and behind closed doors. But vanity cabinets, too, are space-wasters in small bathrooms.

For maximum room, replace your vanity cabinet with a cantilevered countertop or with a pedestal sink. Pedestal sinks can be self-installed and cost between $150 and $400. While pedestal sinks give you more floor space, keep in mind that your countertop space will shrink.

You can recover some of that lost storage space by installing a medicine cabinet. Medicine cabinets install flush with the wall and practically disappear.

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Thin Out the Decorations

Decorative accessories like artwork and small rugs are fun to add and make a small bathroom feel warm and inviting. But they can also lead to serious clutter if left untamed. If you are a collector, consider thinning out extraneous items from the bathroom.

Removing clutter is completely free and its effect will be felt immediately. Remember, it doesn't have to be permanent, either. You can always archive favored items and then cycle them back into the bathroom when you wish.

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Decrease Color Contrasts and Dividing Lines

Dividing lines and sharp contrasts between colors serve only to make the bathroom feel smaller. Wherever possible, erase or blur lines between items.

For example, a wainscot that is painted a different color from the wall should instead match the wall color.

Crown molding is a visual stop. When your eye travels upward, crown molding painted a different color from the walls or ceiling makes the room look smaller. So, consider painting crown molding the same color as the ceiling or the walls.

Wall tiling that ends halfway up the wall can be extended to the ceiling—or removed entirely. Paint and tools for this type of simple painting project will range from $50 to $150.

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Add a Clear Glass Frameless Shower Enclosure

The largest item in a full bathroom is the shower or the bathtub/shower combination. Adding to that sense of size is the enclosure. While removing the enclosure is out of the question, you can take the next best step and make that enclosure transparent. A transparent shower enclosure looks and feels less bulky than a framed enclosure.

Frameless shower and tub enclosures are made of thick tempered glass held together at the corners. With no frames on the glass, the enclosure is as invisible as it will ever be. A 32-inch frameless glass door alone begins at the very low end, around $600, and ranges up to $1,000. Two- and three-sided enclosures begin at around $750, on up to $3,000 to $5,000.

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Use Similar Materials Throughout the Bathroom

Having a wide variety of dissimilar materials in the bathroom can be chaotic, leading to a feeling that the bathroom is cramped and busy. If your small bathroom has, for example, striated marble tile on the floor, glass mosaic on the wainscot, painted drywall above the wainscot, ceramic tile in the shower, and even more, you have an overload of dissimilar materials.

Consider toning down the visual noise by switching out some of the materials for similar materials. Tile wainscot in the bathroom (not in the shower or tub) can usually be removed in favor of a wall system of drywall and baseboards. A ceramic tile countertop can be removed and replaced with a quartz countertop that closely matches the look of the shower/tub surround.

Costs for this type of improvement can be expensive, ranging from $200 to $400 for removing wall tile, on up to $1,000 to $5,000 to replace a floor, shower, and or countertop. But these are major remodels that result in a wholly new bathroom and can lead to higher resale value for your home.

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How to visually enlarge a small bathroom - INMYROOM

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8 design tricks that work

Together with OBI experts, we tell you how to equip a tiny bathroom, make it visually more spacious and save space.

Choose hanging furniture

Don't worry about having less space in the bathroom this way - the useful volume of these models is almost the same. But due to the lack of legs and a plinth, the cabinet or cabinet has a larger floor area. And there is more room to maneuver.

Design: Vera Nikolaenko

Your choice:

Aquaton Aria vanity unit, OBI Easy access under the locker, two drawers, spacious laundry basket.

Wall-mounted vanity unit AM.PM Spirit, OBI Equipped with drawers with Soft Close system and metal handles recessed into the front.

Hanging vanity unit Ringo Sanita Luxe, OBI Suitable for a countertop sink, there is a drawer and a towel rack.

And compact sanitary ware

Preferably with the possibility of installation in the wall. Hanging sinks and toilets visually lighten the space and increase the usable area.

You can free up even more space by abandoning the bath in favor of a shower

Design: Maria Lazich

Your choice:

AM.PM Joy hydromassage panel with shelf, OBI Mounted on the wall, suitable for bath or shower enclosure.

Wall hung WC AM.PM AWE, OBI Rimless wall-hung toilet, two-phase flush system. The absence of a tank allows you to save valuable centimeters of space in small bathrooms.

Vanity unit Cersanit Smart Como, OBI Takes up little space, can be installed in the toilet.

Use more mirrors

Maximize your bathroom with a wall mirror panel. A more modest, but no less successful option is a wardrobe with mirrored doors. It is convenient that cosmetics and hygiene products can also be hidden behind the facades.

Design: Malitsky Studio

Your choice:

Illuminated mirror AM.PM GEM, OBI Not afraid of high temperatures, splashes and steam, easy to clean, functional due to LED backlight.

Runo Parma mirror cabinet with lighting, OBI Wardrobe with asymmetric mirrored doors and two storage compartments, socket and switch inside the case.

Aquatone Becca Mirror, OBI Mirror with lamp and shelf made of moisture-resistant laminated chipboard in summerset oak color.

Avoid dark shades

In a limited bathroom space, dark shades will visually reduce the room. But the light ones, on the contrary, will expand. At the same time, it is not necessary to finish everything with white tiles: choose ceramics or paint in beige, light gray and other neutral tones.

Design: Irina Krivtsova

Your choice:

Wall tiles Pamesa Enzo beige-grey, OBI The matte texture is stylized “under the stone”, three-dimensional decorative elements look harmoniously against the background of the masonry walls and make the space fresher and lighter.

Porcelain tile Lasselsberger Scandi grey, OBI The decor conveys the surface of natural wood, an increased wear resistance class, and retains a rich color for many years.

Elise Tile Collection, OBI The series is made in a modern design using wood texture and mosaics.

Hide everything you can

Don't leave cosmetic jars and accessories in plain sight - the bathroom will look even smaller. It is more convenient to place small things on the inside of niches or cabinet doors.

Fill the space under the bath and sink with through shelves, drawers, spacious containers or baskets.

Design: Pavel Alekseev

How to hide pipes and communications?

Experts from Horosho construction company offer several solutions.

1. Place the screen on the bath. You will need base frame: wooden planks, metal profiles or plastic U-shaped corners are suitable for it. Attach a screen made of plastic or a wooden panel to the frame: you can use it to hide communications that fit the bathtub and sink, if it is nearby. And if you equip the frame with a small window, it is convenient to store household chemicals there.

2. Build a drywall box. It will be able to cover pipes that are oriented both vertically, and horizontally. In this design, you can make niches and shelves for storing frequently used items. True, drywall needs to be lined with a moisture-resistant material - ceramic tiles or mosaics.

3. Close the doors. Sewer pipes behind the toilet can be hidden behind a plasterboard partition with a hatch, but it is more convenient to use plastic or wooden doors. Then you can equip additional shelves for storage inside.

Add some light

Even a small bathroom should have several lighting scenarios - general light, by the mirror, above the bath. You can choose furniture with built-in lighting or install it separately. Another option is lighting along the edge of the wall and floor, which will create the effect of “floating in the air”.

Design: OM Design

Your choice:

Bath lamp Odeon Want chrome, OBI Moisture resistant, shades are made of white frosted glass.

Bathroom lamp EGLO 85832, OBI Modern laconic design, matte shade softly diffuses light.

Bathroom lamp EGLO 80282, OBI Made from durable stamped steel and glass. High degree of dust and moisture protection, a combination of glossy and matte chrome coating.

Use glass and gloss

Glass partitions and a transparent tabletop do not clutter up the space - it seems that they simply do not exist. Glossy facades create a similar effect: they reflect the surrounding objects and surfaces - and the furniture itself seems smaller.

Your choice:

Shower cabin Pegas P-8371 with hydromassage, OBI Low drip tray, white glass backs and frosted fronts, 6 hydromassage jets.

Aquaton shower enclosure GK-864R, OBI Walls with sliding doors made of durable tempered glass on a chrome-plated aluminum frame.

Shower enclosure AM.PM LIKE, OBI Unusual shape, clear geometry and ergonomic inner surface.

Choose one color for trim

Furniture in paint or tile color will not stand out and give the impression of a spacious environment. In addition, this is a great way to make the bathroom brighter and more interesting if you choose a rich shade for decoration.

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Not everyone can boast of a spacious toilet in the apartment, so knowing a few ways to expand such a modest space does not hurt. Designers have already accumulated sufficient experience in turning even the smallest toilet rooms into functional and spacious enough spaces, and these are the techniques that everyone can use when arranging their own toilet.

It is important not to forget that this room should not only be attractive in appearance, but also functional. It is good that the modern market of finishing materials offers a huge selection of various finishing methods that are adapted to high humidity, can be easily cleaned, do not deteriorate under the influence of aggressive detergents, etc. You can use tiles, washable wallpaper, moisture-resistant drywall, laminated panels, glass, plastic, etc.

So, what are the ways to visually expand the space of a small toilet, make it more functional and aesthetic?

#1. Light colors

Using light colors in a small room to make it look larger is an idea as old as time. A great option for a small toilet is white , which can be used for finishing ceilings, walls, and ceilings. In combination with white sanitary ware and good lighting, the boundaries of the room will be so blurred that it will be simply impossible to see the lack of space.

If you don't like this whiteness, you can always use any light shade , and monochrome is welcome: any color can be combined with white. The toilet can be decorated, for example, in gray-white tones, but it is important that the ceiling is as light as possible , because a dark color can significantly reduce even the most spacious room.

Many designers also advise using vertical or horizontal stripes to visually expand the space and change its geometry a little, but still, in a very miniature toilet, it is better to use a plain light finish.

#2. Finishing materials

Most often in toilets ceramic tiles are used, because they are easy to clean, not affected by moisture, and have a nice appearance. It is not necessary to tile everything from floor to ceiling: it is quite enough to cover the toilet half or 2/3 in height with it, combining it with another finishing material.

An excellent alternative to ceramic tiles - washable paint . This option is also suitable if the walls in the toilet are not quite even: under the paint, this defect will not be so conspicuous, and they will definitely need to be leveled under the tile. This whole procedure will steal priceless centimeters of space. But if your choice still fell on paint, then choose light spring, light and pastel shades, but in this case it is better to refuse white - in narrow rooms the walls get dirty quickly, and they will need to be washed more often: if it’s not scary for tiles , then even washable paint is better not to wash so often.

In some European countries, it is no longer uncommon to use moisture-resistant wallpaper in toilets. You can use this idea and pick up a light wallpaper with a medium-sized pattern.

Even a small toilet can be made fun and interesting with special stickers . They can be glued to wallpaper or painted walls, and the whole process takes a minimum of time and effort. In this way, you can create interesting pictures in your toilet, breathe in a certain mood, etc.

Don't forget about artificial stone , which can be cleverly combined with other finishing materials, getting not only a more spacious space, but also a more stylish room.

No. 3. Compact sanitary ware

In a small space reserved for a toilet, it would be illogical to stir large items of sanitary ware. Stop at miniature models , without forgetting about your own comfort, of course. Naturally, in a small toilet it is very problematic to place something other than a toilet bowl. Therefore, the “maximum” option is to use a toilet bowl complete with a sink there, but you will most likely have to forget about the bidet, urinal and other plumbing fixtures. But for a small toilet there is another option - combo toilet , which, in addition to the function of the toilet itself, also performs the function of a bidet and washbasin. It is very convenient, practical, and most importantly, that a minimum of space is wasted.

It is worth taking a closer look at the design of the toilet itself: it is optimal that it be with an oblique outlet, but the connecting corrugation is contraindicated in our case, as it is able to push the toilet bowl forward, from which the room will not become more comfortable. Owners of small toilets can be advised to use a small volume drain cisterns, and it’s great if they are built into the wall , then visually the room will be perceived a little more.

To create the illusion of free space, you can use wall-mounted sanitary ware . If someone doubts the reliability of the wall-mounted toilet, then it can withstand about 400 kg, so it can be safely installed in any apartment. By the way, if you put all the plumbing items in the toilet along one wall , then you can save a lot of space.

No. 4. Minimum furniture

As for all kinds of furniture and accessories, they should be kept to a minimum. Of course, you can’t do without a cabinet for all cleaning products and a shelf for hygiene items, but everything else can be superfluous. A locker with everything you need is best placed directly above the barrel or under the very ceiling: both of these locations are beneficial from the point of view that they are not very conspicuous, thereby not cluttering up the space.

Do not forget about mirror : in addition to its direct function, it also performs the function of expanding space. A well-placed mirrored surface can work wonders and turn a very tiny bathroom into a normal-sized room.

By the way, the door to the small toilet should open outwards. If this is not the case in your case, then make sure that when you open it, it does not touch the objects installed there. Otherwise, you will have to redo the door a little.

No. 5. Lighting

It's good if the toilet boasts natural light, but not everyone is so lucky. Therefore, you need to take care of the correct artificial lighting so that the small toilet does not look even smaller. You will need bright lighting, but the main thing is not to overdo it so that the room does not turn into a kind of operating room.

If you used white or pastel colors in the decoration, they will reflect the light, making the room brighter, so powerful light sources are not required. The spotlight is ideal for recessed ceiling or wall lighting. If you supply all this with a dimmer, then you can adjust the power of lighting.

#6. Decor selection

A tastefully decorated room is always perceived much better - this is no secret to anyone. If you take two identical toilets, and design one without adhering to any direction, and create a certain design in the second and pick up accessories in the same style, then the difference will be obvious. The second option will seem much more spacious. Therefore, the frame for the mirror, faucets, toilet paper holder, bottles for liquid soap and perfumes, shades and other details are selected in the same style with each other and in combination with the finish of the toilet. As a result, all these purely functional elements will also become a decor item.

Despite the belief of many that small toilets do not have a place for decorations, they can still be comfortably accommodated here. The main thing is to measure the scale and know the measure, so there can be a place in the toilet for a small flower, a picture, photographs with landscapes, etc.

And, of course, follow the order of in this room, because a small toilet, like any other miniature space, if littered, will generally seem like a tiny room, a closet, and all your efforts will come to naught.

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