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43 Small Bathroom Ideas to Make Your Bathroom Feel Bigger
Looking for small bathroom ideas that will make the space seem larger than life? So is most of New York City. The lack of square footage, limited natural light, and number of fixtures to squeeze in make a small bathroom one of the more challenging spaces to decorate. But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious. And no, you won’t have to spend a zillion dollars to carve a window into the wall (or call on something retro like glass bricks).
These small bathroom ideas go beyond making the most of the available space and prove that bold design elements can be right at home in even the tiniest rooms. Here are the best ways to turn powder rooms, half-baths, and just little tiny (sometimes windowless) bathrooms into less cramped, more enjoyable situations. Your small bath may just be your next favorite room.
1. Keep Your Colors Light and Bright
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A wood floor and vanity give this city bathroom a warm and serene feeling. A soft mint green hue reflects natural light from the window. The space surrounding the freestanding tub makes the room feel more open, as does the lightweight curtain fabric, which allows maximum light to enter.
2. Or Double Down With a Dark Color Scheme
In Gilles Mendel’s Manhattan apartment, the bath’s vanity is granite and the black towels are by Calvin Klein Home.
Photo: Joshua McHugh
Wait, what? “Oftentimes I like to paint small bathrooms [typically windowless rooms] a dark color, like black. It gives depth and creates an illusion of a larger space,” says Jenny Wolf of Jenny Wolf Interiors. “Go with a high-gloss in a super dark color,” advises Fleming James of Oliver Street Designs. The hue will simultaneously impart a big-night-sky effect and also bounce the little light you have around the space. (Doing so will also draw attention to the light fixtures, she points out, so you’ll need to choose them thoughtfully—bulbs that bring in plenty of light, shapes you don’t mind being pretty pronounced.
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3. Mirror a Wall
Even with a bold marble, this bath by Joanne de Guardiola and Jon Bannenberg feels very open thanks to the mirrored upper half.
Photo: William Waldron
Rather than just hanging one above the vanity, consider mirroring a whole wall of your tiny bathroom. The reflection of light and pattern (and, sometimes, that open door) will do the same good work a window does.
4. Opt for a Glass Shower Door
Inspiration for the glass shower door of your dreams, courtesy of a Jenny Wolf–designed space.
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If you’re starting your small bathroom design from scratch, consider scrapping the curtain entirely. “I also recommend glass shower doors in a small bath, as it will help to open up the space,” Wolf says.
5. Or Remove Your Shower Door Completely
Totally renovated bathroom with shower cabin and bathtub,light cream coloured tiles on floor and wall.
Point of focus mainly on tiles in forground.Photo: KristianSeptimiusKrogh
The slightly more adventurous might even consider no shower door at all (a good drain is wise in that case).
6. Backlight the Mirror
Photo: Anton Minin
“This can be a chic and modern way to amplify light,” James says, “if you do not have room for sconces or simply want a more minimalistic look.”
7. Take On Tile
McGrath II used floor tile to cover the walls of this small bathroom.
Photo: Matt Harrington/Courtesy of McGrath II
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Tile is a durable way to add impact and can be used from floor to ceiling. “For smaller bathroom walls, we like to specify ceramic tiles that are small,” says Suzanne McGrath of the design firm McGrath II. The designer is a fan of using one-by-four and two-by-six floor tiles—which are also less expensive—on bathroom walls.
8. Give the Curtain a Lift
Photo: Steve Freihon
If you have the luxury of choosing where your shower curtain goes, James recommends that you “take the fabric all the way up” past the usual height of the tub.
“Extending the curtain nearly to the ceiling will certainly elongate the walls,” she says, adding that the taller your ceiling, the more this will help. The ceiling curtain track in designer Ryan Brooke Thomas’s own apartment does just that.
9. Keep the Floor Clear
A pedestal sink keeps a slim profile in the bathroom of Elizabeth Locke’s Virginia home.
Photo: Joshua McHugh
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Covering the floor with a bathroom vanity or storage containers can create a cramped space, not to mention tripping hazards. A pedestal or floating vanity keeps the floor clear, and installing floating storage will help keep everything you need at arm’s length.
10. Try a Large-Scale Wall Covering
The powder room of a house in Monte Carlo features Dornbracht fittings and Phillip Jeffries wallpaper.
Photo: Simon Watson
You might think you need to go for a petite motif, but it’s actually better to go big.
“Medium- and large-scale wallpapers and tile patterns can actually make a space feel larger,” James explains. Whether you choose big tiles or an even bigger pattern is up to you; she says they’ll both “give an illusionary scale in tight quarters.”
11. Use High-Gloss Paint to Reflect Light and Amplify the Space
A light-filled, narrow bathroom is accented with a sheepskin rug and bamboo roller blinds in the Brooklyn home of designers Casey Kenyon and Jonathon Beck.Photo: Roland Bello
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Designers Casey Kenyon and Jonathan Beck’s Brooklyn bathroom feels decidedly airy thanks to light-reflecting high-gloss paint.
12. Opt for a Patterned Floor
Photo: Francesco Lagnese
Believe it or not, this bathroom is windowless. Tall mirrored medicine cabinets and a glass shower amplify light from the interior fixtures, brightening up the space. Wolf used built-in cabinets to save floor space. A herringbone wood floor gives the illusion of a larger and warmer bath.
13. Add a Shower Niche
Shower niche trumps plastic caddy every. single. time.Photo: Aubrie Pick
Another major space saver? A shower niche. If you’re designing a small bathroom, make sure to include a shower niche in your plans.
14. Use a Ledge to Create Space
Colored tiles in the bathroom of a renovated row house in Brooklyn, New York.Photo: Evan Jorgensen
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A narrow ledge in front of the mirror in this GRT Architects–designed bathroom is the perfect perch for a plant, toothbrush, and other essentials.
15. Move Your Towel Bar
Photo: Carmen Chan
In a West Village powder room by designer Ashley Darryl, a towel bar is fastened to the side of the floating sink.
16. Rethink Your Sink
If you’re designing your tiny bathroom from scratch (or remodeling), a tiny corner sink may be among the most handy simple small bathroom ideas. There’s no rule that says you have to have a full-size standard sink.
A corner sink gets the job done just as well—plus it gives you plenty of space and less to clean.
17. Choose Compact Pieces
Photo: Kyle Knodell; Styling: Jamie Perez Herrera
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Hulking vanities and blocky tubs may look at home in a larger bathroom, but they can make a small bathroom feel claustrophobic. Install compact toilets and sinks or consider floating versions to open up the space, like in this 650-square-foot apartment designed by Brett Masterson. If a tub is a must, consider a Japanese soaking tub to add serenity without taking up square footage.
18. Consider Closed Storage to Stay Organized
Photo: Barbara Corsico
Bottles and tubes scattered on the countertops are guaranteed to distract from even the most gorgeous room. Samuel suggests closed bathroom storage, such as a linen closet or vanity with drawers and doors, to keep things tucked away. “Display only your favorite and most frequently used, well-designed products.
” In this 323 square foot Italian pad by the founders of SCEG Architetti, the exterior of the vanity can really sing thanks to the lack of clutter.
19. Curve Some Surfaces
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Reclaim some of your space with a curved sink or shower. It might not seem like much, but it can make a difference, especially in a tiny space where real estate matters.
20. Add Stylish Shelving
Photo: Will Ellis
Forget anything basic. Opt for a sleek shelf that fits your decor and gives you extra space (a precious commodity in a small bathroom), like in this bathroom by Fanny Abbes, the creative director of the New Design Project, which employs acrylic shelves that perfectly match the rest of the bathroom feel.
21. Choose a Wall-Mounted Faucet
Photo: Carola Ripamonti; design: Andrea Marcante, Adelaide Testa; from Take a Bath (copyright Gestalten 2017)
Not only is a wall-mounted faucet a real space saver, it’s also stylish, modern, and easy to clean.
22. Get Creative With Storage
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In cramped rooms, any open space is an opportunity. If there’s a niche, add open shelves to make use of that dead space, just as designer Madelon Oudshoorn Spaargaren did in her Amsterdam home.
23. Add a Ladder for Towels
A vintage vanity with an undermount basin. Photo courtesy of Making Home Base
We love this country-chic small bathroom that gets creative with a ladder. It can hang more towels than a bar, and it gives the bathroom a unique feel. If you don’t have enough space for a ladder that stands alone, choose one that is made to sit above a toilet.
24. Pare Down Your Bottles
Photo: Douglas Friedman
Let’s be honest: We usually don’t need all those toiletry bottles. Streamlining your grooming products will give you more space, so do a Marie Kondo and pare down your shampoo collection. Or, at the very least, store the products you don’t use daily somewhere other than your counters or bathtub ledges.
Getting rid of any clutter will make your small bathroom seem much bigger.
25. Install a Skylight
Bathroom renovated with mosaic of grey tiles; a washbasin, shower, and skylight.
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This is one of the more ambitious small bathroom designs, but it will make a major impact. Installing a skylight will open up your entire bathroom and significantly brighten the space.
26. Get a High Tank Toilet
Photo: Simon Brown
When stuck with a bathroom that’s cramped but features inordinately tall ceilings, a high tank toilet can be just the thing to distract the eye. In this Beata Heuman–designed apartment, a bold paint color is used to double down on those tall walls.
27. Try an Interesting Tile Pattern
Photo: Yohann Fontaine
No matter what color bathroom tile you go for, arranging them in an interesting pattern can up the visual interest.
The options are practically endless: This Paris apartment features a zigzag herringbone design with a bright white grout against the dark tile.
28. Pick Natural Accent Colors For a White Bathroom
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If you want your bathroom to be calming no matter how cramped it is, use a natural color palette and don’t worry about painting the walls. Despite the bright flooring in her own apartment, architect Corey Kingston paired a terracotta curtain and bathmat with wicker baskets for storage. If you’re set on subway tile, natural colors pair well with them too.
29. Go for a Theme
Photo: Jenna Ohnemus Peffley
“Especially for a bathroom with an unusual shape, going after a theme can help make the space feel more cohesive. I had a friend growing up who had a bathroom with a theme of lips. Her mother loved lips. I loved that bathroom and found it incredibly fanciful,” homeowner Fanny Singer said during our tour of her space, explaining how she arrived at the bum-centric art in her bathroom.
“I’m not going to go to that degree, but it just became a thing.”
30. Go for Unusual Shapes
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Architect Vincent Appel paired a round floating sink with a Gio Ponti mirror in a 300-square-foot apartment’s minimalist bathroom. Without creating chaos in the small space, these two pieces added plenty of personality.
31. Use Brass Hardware
Photo: Kirsten Francis
Brass hardware and fixtures can add an unexpected, refined look to any bathroom—no full renovation needed. Though the difference is slight, this Margaret Costello–designed bathroom still looks luxurious thanks to its impactful fixtures.
32. Go Monochromatic
Photo: Melanie Landsman
Nearly everything in this bathroom is pink—floor tile and tub included—and we love the look of a monochrome escape. Though this bathroom is vintage, it’s easily replicable for any design sensibility.
33. Get A Mirror with Built-In Storage
Photo: Joe Kramm; Styling: Mieke ten Have
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The best small space pieces are multifunctional, and a mirror that also offers storage can be a life saver.
The medicine cabinet is the gold standard, but if that feels a little too retro, try a mirror with shelves, like this one in a New York City apartment designed by Project AZ.
34. Use the Space Above the Toilet
In the bathroom, guests leave messages tucked into in the wooden hands that Philip purchased in South Kensington Farmers' Market when he lived in London. Strings of beads hang above. “The common thread amongst them all is they offer protection, and I think I’ve got just about every major religion represented last I looked."Photo: Joshua McHugh
Whether you use it for storage or for eye-catching decoration, as designer Philip Gorrivan chose to, do not leave the space above the toilet empty.
35. Skip the Full Towel Rack
Photo: Christopher Stark
If your extra-small bathroom doesn’t have storage space, don’t force it! Skip a full towel rack and add either a hook for shower time or a small rack for a hand towel, as in this Noz Nozawa–designed space.
36. Simplify It
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When dealing with a powder room, keep things as simple as possible. There’s no need to add storage space if you don’t have much to store, and your space will be all the more pleasing for it! We should all take the note from this Chicago home designed by Wendy Labrum.
37. Stick to Evocative Neutrals
Photo: Jacob Snavely
Neutral doesn’t have to mean boring! This Aamir Khandwala–designed space employs a deep beige to create a room that is both calming and dynamic.
38. Add a Fun Pendant Light
Photo: Michael Clifford
In bathroom design the focus often lands on sconce lighting, but a fun pendant light can serve as an impactful focal point, no matter the square footage of your bathroom. For proof, just take a glimpse at this Jake Arnold–designed bathroom’s rattan pendant.
39. Mirror Multiple Walls
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Adding multiple mirrors to a space not only makes it feel bigger, it also has the potential to create a memorable fun house-like vibe in the bathroom.
Wouldn’t you want to take a selfie in this space designed by homeowner Chris Aswad?
40. Match Your Hardware Finishes
Photo: Kyle Knodell
Tying everything together in your bathroom can be satisfying even if it may not make the space feel larger, exactly. In bathrooms that feature a glass shower door or wall, like this Dumbo loft’s, tie the shower in with the rest of the space by matching the finishes of the sink, light fixtures, and towel rod.
41. Add Shallow Shelves for Trinkets
By choosing a basic tile in an not-so-basic color and size, Conti, Cert was able to save some money in the bathroom. The vanity is baltic birch plywood with unfinished edges.Photo: Coke Bartrina
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If you don’t want to dedicate counter space to items that are purely for decorative purposes, shallow floating shelves will take up a small footprint in your space but still allow for much more personality than a cramped vanity ever could.
Photographer Coke Bartrina’s filled his simple shelves with small plants.
42. Go for Terrazzo
Photo: Max Burkhalter
As far as we’re concerned, terrazzo is timeless—just look at Matthew Stewart’s gorgeous terrazzo-lined bathroom! With the mesmerizing pattern enveloping the room, it’ll be hard to stress about lack of space.
43. Add a Gallery Wall
Photo: Kyle Knodell
Though it might not be the first place to spring to mind for your art collection, a gallery wall is sure to add a stately air to even the tiniest of bathrooms. Going for all black and white prints ups the classiness factor, as the bathroom at designer Peter Sandel’s own studio apartment proves.
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The best small bathroom ideas combine charm and practicality. These small bathrooms are designed to make a compact space feel not just bigger and well-functioning, but super-stylish too.
When it comes to small bathroom design, clever planning – which includes everything from layout, to fitting choices, to smart storage options – is key to ensuring that even a tiny bathroom can still feel spacious.
Stylish finishes that are also practical are the icing on the cake.
Up to recently, small bathrooms always required a compromise – often with the bathtub becoming the first victim in the battle for space – not to mention issues arising from lack of storage.
But the latest modern furniture and fittings can still create a luxurious bathroom from the minimal square footage. Shower baths remain a popular option in compact rooms, mini bathtubs are growing in popularity and the choices in scaled-down fixtures are greater than ever – there is a plethora of bathroom ideas for tiny bathrooms to choose from.
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Whether you opt for a sleek streamlined look, or traditional detailing, there are plenty of ways to pack a decorative punch with your small bathroom ideas.
1. Add clever storage to a small bathroom
Photography: Simon Bevan
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‘When it comes to adding small bathroom storage ideas think high-level rather than bulky floor-standing vanity units,' says Irene Gunter, founder, and creative director, Gunter & Co .
'I always go the extra mile to keep the floor as clean and empty as possible, with wall-mounted loos, vanities, and low-level accessories such as toilet brushes or bins. This means thinking cleverly about storage and making the most of any niches, mirror storage units, and shelves.'
2. Make the most of architectural details
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Arched partition walls are making a comeback and proving a popular way to incorporate on-trend curves, without sacrificing too much space. Here, the arch has been clad in simple white bathroom tiles to accentuate the contour.
‘We added an arched niche to bring charm and a sense of history to this new bathroom,’ explains interior designer Heidi Caillier . ‘Inside, we placed a traditional clawfoot tub with a dark painted exterior, which feels unexpected in a new home, and the arch brings in more character and depth. The once plain space now feels as if it tells a story.
3. Use paint to enliven a tiny space
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Painting fitted furniture in a bathroom is a good opportunity to introduce stronger colors complemented with neutral walls or vice versa.
'Painted bathroom paneling is still very popular and we love combining our beautiful stronger colors Malahide or Invisible Green with exquisite wallpapers,' says Edward Bulmer, interior designer and founder, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint . 'Painting an old bath is another good way to inject some color and our paints are perfect for traditional cast-iron baths: colors such as our earthy browns Brick or Etruscan Brown are favorites.’
4. Introduce playful pattern
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Small bathrooms are rife for decorative opportunity, so do consider introducing playful additions that will add an element of surprise and unexpected intrigue.
‘Of course, bathrooms are practical and functional spaces but they don’t need to be utilitarian,' says Mike Fisher, creative director and founder, Studio Indigo . 'Be adventurous and give the space personality. A bold scheme will provide a conversation piece with guests and friends, particularly in a powder room.
Pattern can be introduced through wallpaper, fabric, or tiles. Complement your patterns with good light – in a powder room it can be atmospheric but in bathrooms, you need light and plenty of it.’
Here the border tiles in this Studio Indigo space bring attention to the bathroom's height, and it is a great way to make a small bathroom look bigger.
5. Invest in sufficient lighting
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‘Within a shower design for a small bathroom it is crucial not to underestimate the importance of good bathroom lighting ideas,' says Mary Graham and Nicole Salvesen, founders, Salvesen Graham . 'This should always include decorative wall lights either side of a mirror to provide a softer, more flattering light for the face as well as a decorative feature.’
Lighting is more than just functional; in bathroom Feng Shui, lighting ideas for small bathrooms are an integral design element that should be planned at the start of a project, if possible. The best bathroom lighting is an instant energy booster and can make you feel refreshed in the morning and relaxed in the evening.
6. Delineate an alcove
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‘We often find using mosaics within an alcove helps to optimize smaller shower spaces and a gloss finish adds to this illusion of grander proportions, reflecting natural light throughout the room,' says James Thurstan Waterworth, founder, Thurstan. 'I recommend pairing two distinct mosaic designs within the space, thus creating a point of interest where these verticals meet and then setting them against a cool neutral paint color that works to open up the small bathroom.’
7. Keep a small bathroom free from clutter
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Organizing a small bathroom demands a thoughtful approach, and it is one you should consider abiding by if you want your small bathroom to look neat, tidy and beautiful every day. See our bathroom shelf ideas for more inspiration.
'My bathroom is my sanctuary,' says Eva Sonaike, creative director, Eva Sonaike. 'I like the space clean and uncluttered, so storage solutions are an essential part of a good design here.
If possible, opt for integrated storage so that the energy can flow freely. When designing a bathroom from scratch, consider all possible options. In my bathroom, a full-height mirrored cabinet spans an entire wall, providing ample hidden storage for all my beauty essentials.'
8. Use a colored bath as a focal point
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When space is tight, the key is to distract the eye, and this can be done by choosing a stunning bath in a color other than white. The vertical ribbed design seen here also helps visually.
Barrie Cutchie, Design Director at BC Designs , says: ‘Bathroom design is all about color and a great way to slowly introduce it is through subtle pastel shades. A bath in a traditional-style design will add personality to your bathroom and a pastel shade will liven it up.
‘Color also draws your eyes in and helps to create a striking focal point. The key to making a freestanding bath a success, no matter the size, is to allow 10cm between the edge and the walls. It creates a feeling of space and also makes cleaning it much easier.’
9. Make space for a niche
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Tired of chasing slippery shampoo and body wash bottles around the shower floor? When designing a bathroom, consider including a shower niche into your design – ideal for both showers and baths. It’s one of the best small bathroom storage ideas for saving space and it looks stylish.
‘Avoid a floor of toiletries or an overcrowded caddy by installing a recessed shower shelf,’ advises Jenna Choate, founder of London-based design studio, Interior Fox .
‘It’s a practical and streamlined way to add storage space, without taking away elbow room. Make a feature out of the area by using a colored trim that contrasts against the wall tiles.’
10. Match wall and floor tiles
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An all-encompassing look makes for an uber-stylish bathroom, and one that most definitely creates the feel of a luxury spa design. It also creates the illusion of space as seen in the ensuite bathroom above.
‘Using the same tiles on the walls and the floor will enhance the feeling of space by creating a continuous look,’ explains Jo Oliver, Director at The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse .
‘Pale colored tiles can make a small bathroom look bigger as they reflect more light than darker colors, giving an airy and spacious feel.
'We’ve seen a huge increase in the popularity of slab or ‘large format’ porcelain tiles in recent years. These large-format designs mean fewer grout lines, and therefore less maintenance and cleaning. Slab tiles are ideal for creating a striking, high-end look, and can often make smaller rooms appear larger thanks to their seamless appearance.’
11. Paint walls and woodwork in the same shade
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Paint is such a wonderful design tool, and you can use it in this instance to make a small bathroom feel larger.
When you paint the woodwork white, for example, it visually splits up the wall – from the skirting, window frames and any edging above like picture rails. By painting the whole area in one color you create a seamless feel that the eye can flow around without interruption.
Painting a bath in a color also distracts and if you're looking for small bathroom flooring ideas, wide planked floorboards will make a floor space appear larger. It’s all about creating visual illusions.
12. Find space in the eaves
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Embrace small and suddenly there's so much more scope for adding a compact bathroom. This neat little attic space has been planned into a loft conversion but it feels far from wedged in.
A stunning Crittall-style shower screen adds drama, while a skylight and pale scheme ensure this is a light, bright room. Finishes are crucial in a small space, so it pays here more than anywhere to go for bespoke fittings and high-spec tiles and brassware.
13. Create room for manoeuvre with pocket doors
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Where space is at a premium, pocket doors really are your friend. Here they have been used to divide an already small space to combine a bathroom with clever and compact laundry room ideas.
Being able to close the door on piles of washing is a must if you're planning a relaxing soak in the bath. However, because the doors slide into the wall cavity, there's much more room for manoeuvre should you need it.
14. Embrace deep colors in a small bathroom
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You rarely hear a small bathroom being described as cozy. Yet use the right bathroom color ideas and materials, and a warm, cocooning look can be achieved – creating a space you'll long to return to at the beginning or end of the day.
Here, every designer's favorite shower tile idea – the Lily Pad tile – has been used to maximalist effect. The jewel blue shade and brass and copper detailing give the space the opulence you might not previously have thought achievable in a small bathroom.
15. Make the most of a small bathroom layout
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When it comes to designing a small bathroom, every inch counts. It is important to measure precisely and take into account doors, windows or sloped ceilings that may dictate your bathroom layout ideas.
Don’t be afraid to play with pattern, even in awkward spaces. In this dark bathroom from Pippa Paton , the hexagonal tiled flooring and splashback give a cohesive look, creating a backdrop for this rustic vanity that not only fits perfectly into the alcove but also gives a subtle nod to the house’s barn heritage.
Make sure to check your local building codes, however, to make sure your layout doesn't violate local laws. Small things such as how much space to leave between a toilet and a shower can land you in hot water if done incorrectly.
16. Make a small bathroom a wet room
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While it may be a more expensive option than a conventional shower, considering wet room ideas for your space could be worthwhile.
The main cost is tanking to make the area waterproof, but the result is a roomier space as you don’t need a closed-off shower enclosure.
Instead, take note from this design by Katie McCrum which shows that you can have the same flooring throughout and a frameless shower screen to contain splashes without feeling too restrictive.
17. Decorate a small bathroom with wallpaper
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One easy way of injecting character into a country-style bathroom is with patterned wallpaper, like this design from F&P Interiors .
While it may not be the first choice, standard wallpaper can be applied as long as the room is well-ventilated with an extractor fan, so steam doesn’t damage it.
Apply a strong adhesive underneath, and add a coat of decorator’s varnish on top to help protect against moisture. Or, use vinyl wallpaper designed especially for bathrooms, though it’s best to stick to tiles or panelling in wet zones such as around the bath or above a sink.
18. Use the right paint shade
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Many people use lighter, whiter shades in small bathrooms, hoping to open up the space. Although this approach works, it is also important to get the tone of paint right.
As a rule, cool undertones suit south-facing aspects while warmer shades work well in north-facing rooms – in both instances the shades help balance natural light entering the space. Results vary, so always test the bathroom paint ideas you are considering first to see how they look when applied to certain walls.
Here, the paint color - Salix 99 from Little Greene - flows seamlessly from walls to the eaves for an elegant finish.
19. Add a little luxury
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‘If there is one room that needs a little luxury, it’s your bathroom,’ says Louise Ashdown, head of design at West One Bathrooms .
She recommends using wall-mounted furniture to keep floor space clear in a small bathroom and sticking to a neutral palette if you want an elegant spa-like finish.
‘This helps avoid breaking up the room with different colors, which will make it feel boxy,’ she explains. And don’t be shy of adding a little glamor to your spa bathroom ideas – it’s these brushed gold fittings that really make this bathroom shine.
For instance, a bath caddy can help create a polished look if you have a bathtub. To house candles, bubble bath, and more. Otherwise, when it comes to your fluffy towels, a freestanding towel rack or rail will add sophistication to this room.
20. Choose quality finishes
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A plus side of designing a small bathroom is that you may be able to splash out on higher-quality materials and finishes than if you were having to decorate a larger room.
In this project from Wolf Lewitt , a bespoke map wallpaper was commissioned to fit the room and add interest. The unusual design has been paired with smart grey panelling, which helps to box in any unsightly pipework while also creating a handy shelf around the walls. Authentic encaustic tiles on the floor complete the look.
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It might be worth reconfiguring a family bathroom into zones – such as the shower and bath on one side, with the basin and toilet on the other – so that someone could pop in and brush their teeth while you’re doing bath time with the kids, for example.
‘Choosing to have a wet room can actually be hugely beneficial when wanting a bath to sit in the same space,’ says Sally Cutchie, marketing manager at BC Designs . ‘If you opt for a painted bath, use exterior eggshell paint as this is extra durable around water,’ she adds.
Different flooring can also be used to create zones – our bathroom floor tile ideas include tips for picking complementary designs.
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A powder room is usually one of the smallest rooms in your house but it’s the one most of your guests will end up seeing. This can be an ideal opportunity to experiment with color and pattern and impress visitors with your flair for design.
Keep fixtures and fittings to a minimum, opting for a corner or reduced-depth basin, a monobloc mixer faucet and a simple towel holder. Then focus your efforts into adding impact through your powder room wall decor with a beautiful, bold wallpaper pattern or a few pieces of statement artwork.
23. Use optical illusions
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When choosing small bathroom tile ideas, use optical illusion to create a sense of space in your washroom. For example, horizontal lines can help widen the appearance of your room and these metro tiles are a timeless option.
To prevent tiles looking too bare or clinical, incorporate natural materials to add layers of texture and warmth to the space, such as real wood or plants. The gray bathroom tiles on the floor help pull together the scheme by bringing out the dark grouting on the walls.
24. Build in storage to use space wisely
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Good bathroom storage ideas can go a long way to making a small bathroom feel less cluttered and crammed in.
It may seem counterintuitive to put more things in to a small room. But shutting lotions, potions, loo rolls and even towels inside slim built-in cabinetry will streamline the space. To help your furniture blend in, panel the walls to the same height all around the room.
25. Wall mount to make a small bathroom feel larger
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Conversely, if you don't have a lot of bathroom clutter to hide, try to keep furniture and sanitaryware to a minimum. Wall-mounted basins and WCs clear the floor area and have minimal impact on your walls, so they will make a small bathroom seem bigger. They're also much easier to keep clean.
Be inventive about where you place your sanitaryware, too. This basin fits perfectly in the gap between wall and window and because it's in a corner, it's less intrusive.
26. Use mirrors to make a small bathroom feel larger
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Antique mirrored walls can be an effective way to create the illusion of a much wider space.
Also, if the passage between a master bedroom and its adjacent small bathroom is wide enough, consider adding a shower enclosure.
‘Ensure it sits seamlessly in the background by using clear glass – possibly with a modesty panel – and a flush-to-floor tray,’ says Kirsten Wain of West One Bathrooms.
27. Make the most of an odd-shaped small bathroom
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Awkward ceiling shapes in loft conversions can be cleverly turned into stylish walk-in shower ideas with fixtures such as shower heads built into sloping walls.
In this scheme, sandblasted glass panelling neatly partitions the bathroom from the sleeping area.
28. Simple solutions are more streamlined
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‘Architecturally and visually, it is best to keep a small bathroom feeling open by not crowding too many things into it,' explains Barbara Sallick, Co-founder, Waterworks . 'Edit your amenities often, hang your towels on bars or hooks, keep pattern to a minimum, and generally, make it simple.
'The room will feel bigger if you use a pedestal sink rather than a bulky vanity, a clear glass door rather than shower curtain and reflective surfaces such as glossy ceramic tiles in a large scale,’ adds Barbara.
This wet room idea is the perfect example of keeping things streamlined.
29. Pick a bathtub that is made to fit
By The Albion Bath Company
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A small bathroom can cater to a tub – and a good-looking bathtub that is center stage-worthy - provided you pick a design that has been created specifically for the space.
There are plenty of reduced-width models to choose from. Thanks to its clean lines and simple design, this tiny slipper tub from The Albion Bath Company is equally beautiful in a period home as it is in a contemporary-style space.
Its Tubby design, meanwhile, comes in a 59inch/1500mm size while still boasting a double-ended roll-top look.
Also look out for built-in models that are attached to the wall but have the appearance of a freestanding bath from the front.
30. Choose minimal fixtures to boost a small bathroom
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In a small space, it's important to avoid closing it off too much with excessive furniture. Opt for frameless glass when choosing a shower screen in a wet room to ensure the space remains light, bright and uncluttered.
31. Hang a mirror to make your bathroom feel larger
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Decorating with mirrors is essential in any cloakroom, both practically and aesthetically. They bounce natural light around a room, making the room seem instantly larger and brighter.
Ornate options look fantastic in guest cloakrooms and are great statement pieces. If you prefer to keep things simple, then a mirror with a bevelled edge is an effective but subtle detail.
32. Light a small bathroom to make it feel bigger and brighter
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Bathroom lighting zones are a key consideration, as getting the lighting right can make all the difference to the ambience created in your bathroom. Try installing a dimmer switch so that you can control the intensity of light, depending on your mood.
For bathroom ceiling lighting ideas, spotlights, either recessed, fitted to a track, or as part of a multi-light fitting, will instantly brighten a room.
33. Be adventurous with small bathroom decor
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A small bathroom or cloakroom need not be dull or boring. Small spaces can be elevated with bold decorating choices, like this compelling pictorial terrarium wallpaper idea, used with moody moss-green tongue-and-groove panelling.
34. Pick a cohesive style that suits your home's period
Paul Raeside
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Many people shy away from classic styles as they assume that they can crowd a room and can be too oppressive, but this isn’t the case.
By using light colors and tones and embracing traditional fittings such as an Art Deco style, you can achieve a period look in your bathroom despite its small size.
35. Keep floors clear
Carolyn Barber
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Wall-mounted modular furniture remains a favorite for storage, due to its fuss-free, streamlined look. Available in a range of heights, widths and depths, semi-bespoke small bathroom storage ideas allow you to create storage that best suits your space.
You’ll find a wide range of colors, from soft hues to strong brave tones, available too, as well as plenty of different textures.
36. Keep the decor simple but add elegant fixtures
Jonathan Gooch
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In lieu of being able to enlarge room dimensions, the clever use of surface finishes can maximize the feeling of space. In a small dark space, you could keep the space light and bright with minimal pattern or color.
‘Use reflective finishes on joinery and recessed handles,’ says Nick Stuttard, co-founder of London Projects . ‘They reflect light back into the room and streamline surfaces, minimizing any awkwardness in moving around a narrow space. ’
37. Be brave with bold pattern
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While wallpaper is an excellent option for adding pattern to a cloakroom, depending on the level of extraction you have in your bathroom, it may not be the best choice if you use to it to bathe or shower often.
An excellent alternative to wallpaper is patterned tile, whether in a simple repeat or a mural-style design like this one by Surface View .
38. Invest in a vintage washbasin
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Worried your bathroom design may look to contemporary and cold? Mix the old with the new for a relaxed, organic look. A vintage wash basin or compact vanity unit will offset the modern fixtures that are often necessary for a scaled-down scheme, giving the room a more lived-in look.
39. Choose luxe surfaces and accessories
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'Cleverly chosen surfaces can completely transform the look and help you make the most of even the smallest space,' says Leila Roberts from Fired Earth .
Luxurious, tactile finishes such as polished marble, make a space space feel a lot less utilitarian. The addition of accessories like decorative lighting and a beautiful mirror, also ramp up the feeling of luxury.
'Using large-format tiles means there are fewer grout joints, making walls and floors easier to clean, too,' Leila adds.
40. Pick a washbasin that's a decorative focus
The London Basin Company Scalloped Lorelei
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Like a more traditional look? Demonstrating the perfect balance between classic design and contemporary color palettes, the vibrant blue hues of the Georgiana and Lorelei countertop washbasins will sit beautifully against any backdrop.
Whether you pick watercolour teals or contrasting, marble-effect dusty pinks, these bathroom vanity ideas will steal the limelight in a small bathroom – distracting from the rooms diminutive proportions.
41. Create a focus – with pattern
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A small bathroom always runs the risk of being characterless but you can easily rectify this with a single wall of patterned tiles, placed strategically to draw attention to an end wall or a feature wall.
'Whether it’s stars or stripes, monochrome patterns or colors that pop... pattern and print play a big part in bringing personality into any home – it injects life into small spaces,' says Hamish Smith, Ca’ Pietra Creative Director. 'Think that pattern tiles are just for contemporary spaces? Think again and opt for a Victorian-inspired patterned tile, or a trellis pattern for a shower space to make it timeless.'
42. Draw the eye up
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A saving grace of some small bathrooms is that, while they're not big on floor space, they can make up for it with ceiling height. If that's the case, add features that encourage you to look up and take in the roominess above.
The trick employed here is to simply hang a bathroom chandelier – being sure to check IP ratings.
43. Squeeze in shelving to boost storage in a small bathroom
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It doesn't matter how small your bathroom is. If you look carefully there are opportunities for space-saving storage everywhere. Take this little alcove of shelving in an attic bathroom.
Don't overload your shelves, however. Instead curate little vignettes and use house plants or ceramics to add pops of color.
44. Hang artwork wisely to distract from small bathroom proportions
Cole and Son wallpaper
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Wallpaper is one way to bring a small bathroom to life, and carefully positioned artwork is another. Here, the owner has used clever bathroom art ideas by hanging each canvas high, emphasising the clear wall space rather than the room's size.
45. Clash patterns
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One way to detract from a room's scale is to give it energy and vibrancy through clashing patterns. A cloakroom like this is the perfect place to experiment.
Featuring Grecian inspired ogee wallpaper, warm brass accents and and a richly decorated basin by London Basin Company , it makes a big statement.
46. Shock with pink
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There's something both moreish and Moorish about this delicious pink shower room, which demonstrates how going bold in a small space can pay off.
The brass shower and taps from Perrin & Rowe will develop their own unique patina over time, enhancing the vintage bathroom vibe that's already been created with polished plaster walls.
47. Clad a wall or two with texture
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For those who fear color may overwhelm their small bathroom, introducing texture may be a more palatable way to introduce feature walls. Cladding is a good way to achieve this – you could pick roughly hewn timber cladding or, for something more modern, a fluted finish.
According to George Holland at Victorian Plumbing, 'Fluted cladding is a great choice for smaller bathrooms prone to lots of condensation. The fluted design helps eliminate wall moisture, especially when using water-resistant ribbed tiles.'
48. Reveal the floor to stretch space
'When planning a small bathroom, it is important to create a sense of openness even if your actual space is limited,' advises Yousef Mansuri, Head of Design at C. P. Hart. 'Revealing as much floor as possible gives the impression of a larger room, so consider wall-mounting your basins, WCs and radiators. This will also make cleaning hard-to-reach areas much easier.
'Corner cisterns for wall-hung toilets are a great option for tight bathrooms, as they take up much less space than regular ones. Paired with a compact, wall-hung toilet (50 to 45cm depth) they can really maximize the space.'
49. Boost light levels
'Lighting zones are a key consideration in a cloakroom bathroom, as getting the lighting right can make all the difference to the ambience created,' continues Yousef Mansuri.
'I always recommend installing a dimmer switch, so that you can control the intensity of light depending on your mood. Mirrors are an essential part of any small space, both practically and aesthetically. They bounce natural light around a room, making the space seem instantly larger and brighter, while also providing a great statement piece. '
50. Clad a wall with mirrors to cheat a bigger bathroom
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An easy and effective fix – mirrors really help exaggerate space, so simply hanging a large mirror in a small bathroom will make it feel far larger.
Combining a mirror with a dark or dramatic color scheme will help too. Shape the space you want with different kinds of frames – frameless mirrors will feel luxurious while round ones will make a room feel softer.
Expert tip – if you can’t fit one big mirror in, put up smaller ones for a similar effect.
51. Use vertical space in a small bathroom
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Instead of the usual bulky towel racks and rails, look for longer, thinner versions, designed to go up the walls. Invest in ladder shelves, or open shelves. This will add a relaxed feel to the space and the bathroom won’t feel so boxy. Take advantage of dead space you wouldn’t usually fill and stretch out your furnishings to save space.
Expert tip – tall and sleek corner fitting cabinets are an ideal small bathroom idea.
52. Stretch space in a small bathroom with wall lighting
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Lighting is often forgotten when it comes to bathroom design, and many people rely on the single ceiling bulb to do the job, but adding pools of light around the room – particularly with wall lights – is one of the easiest ways to make a small bathroom feel bigger.
Expert tip – a light around a mirror will make a room feel brighter and bigger still.
53. Go big with tiles
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Think a small bathroom would need smaller tiles? When it comes to tiny bathrooms, the bigger the tiles the better. Smaller tiles mean more grout lines, which will make the space feel tight and grid-like. Wider tiles will make a bathroom feel bigger, especially if you choose light colors. Go big with tiles to create a real illusion of space.
Expert tip – if you do want to include smaller, mosaic-style tiles limit them to an area that’s already small such as the shower or an alcove.
54. Hang a bold and daring wallpaper
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'Bathrooms are somewhere you can indulge in strong pattern and color without upsetting the flow of your overall interior design,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director, Little Greene. 'For a luxurious haven to unwind in, consider adding a textural element with the use of wallpaper. Our wallpapers can be used in well-ventilated bathrooms on walls that don’t come into direct contact with water.’
If you're pondering how to design a small bathroom, the truth is that every aspect needs to be carefully considered. But that doesn't mean you need to compromise on style.
Clever storage solutions can make all the difference, and thankfully there are now many compact options for bathrooms – from reduced-depth bathtubs and basins to slimline shower trays and frameless screens to enhance the illusion of space.
Also, bear in mind that wall-hung designs will optimise floorspace, and reflective surfaces can help bounce light around the room.
What is the best color for a small bathroom?
So, what's the best color for a small bathroom? The truth is that it depends on your own space.
First, take account of the natural daylight in your small bathroom: if it is poor or if the bathroom is north- or east-facing, you would be better choose a bathroom color that reflects light and has a touch of warmth to it.
If your bathroom is flooded with daylight thanks to a large window, there's no reason not to choose a dark color.
Consider how the bathroom color will look on all four walls – in a small space, it may be over-powering if it is dark or bold; or it may make the room feel entirely characterless if it is pale – and this is where you need to be clever with adding pattern and texture to complement that color.
What to avoid? A strong color and poor lighting, whether daylight or artificial light – the effect will be that the entire space with have a tinge of that shade, and when you look in your small bathroom mirror you might find your face reflects that shade – which is unflattering and not conducive to wellbeing.
Is it better to use small or large tiles in a small bathroom?
We asked the Ca' Pietra design team what their view was on using tiles in small bathrooms, and they offered some differing options.
'Some say that small mosaic tiles are the best way to go in a bijou bathroom whereas others advise to go for larger tiles to open the space up,' they explain.
'What it comes down to is whether or not you want to run with the coziness of the room, emphasizing its small proportions and celebrating its size. In which case, you can go for little tiles like our Yoga Penny or Brasserie mosaic tiles.'
'But, if you want to help a small bathroom appear larger, go for 30-60 cm plain-colored tiles on both your walls and floors and they’ll blur the boundaries so your floor space isn’t so defined.'
What are the trends for small bathrooms in 2022?
Bathroom trends have undergone a huge leap in design of late, and thanks to the effect the pandemic has had on everyone's homes – with bathrooms becoming our stay-at-home spas – this trend is set to continue right through 2023 and beyond.
Super practical, utilitarian, minimal designs have been replaced by softer lines, organic shapes and warmer colors being applied in small bathrooms, as well as large.
Modern technology too is being utilized to the max with ink-jet printing technology allowing manufacturers to produce all kinds of tiles, from wood and stone-effect tiles that look so similar to the real thing that it's hard to tell the difference, as well colorful and intricate patterns.
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.
Do you dream of making your small bathroom the most comfortable and stylish? Find your variant of the most successful layout...
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
Use them as a base for your city, because in most cases they are recommended directly by manufacturers and distributors for retail sale in Russia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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All you want: design of a small bathroom
The bathroom is such a small but important room. How to properly manage the footage when all you have is four, three, or even only two “squares”? A well-thought-out organization of space will allow you to place all the necessary functionality even in the smallest dungeons, and the correct design of the bathroom will visually expand the room and organically fit the bathroom into the overall style of the apartment.
Pretty little by little: functionality and organization
The interior of a small bathroom is assembled exclusively from essential functionality. Everyone understands that excesses in the form of a bidet and other toilet quirks will have to be abandoned. In some cases, it makes sense to sacrifice the usual participants in the bathroom life, such as a washbasin. If you prefer a bathtub to a shower cabin, refusing a sink with a cabinet will save usable space. If you install a convenient faucet in the bath, you will easily survive this loss. The vacated space can be occupied by a washing machine. For small bathrooms, the best option would be a narrow washer with a shallow chamber depth. If there was no place for her in the room, no one would be surprised to find a washing machine “hidden” in the kitchen or in the pantry.
A floor-mounted toilet in a small bathroom should be preferred installation. A compact hanging plumbing system will save space, visually unload the interior, and it will look much more expressive than a standard white throne.
The traditional choice of owners of a small bathroom is a shower cabin. On the modern plumbing market, more interesting solutions for small footage are also presented - compact hybrids of showers and sit-down baths. In addition, an ergonomic corner option can be preferred to a standard bulky bathtub. The same goes for the washbasin.
But it is better to refuse corner shelves in the design of a small bathroom. They only seem to be a good solution, while in reality they visually eat up space.
When choosing a bath, choose a bath screen with sliding sections as one thing - here you can hide household appliances and assorted household equipment from prying eyes.
The storage system also has a place above the doorway - a compact hanging cabinet or shelf will fit here.
Pushing the walls apart: colors and materials
Small bathrooms are usually decorated with light colors that visually expand the footage. The color scheme can be both cool and warm. If the soul asks for juicy shades and intricate ornaments - do not deny yourself. In the interior of a small bathroom, tiles with a colorful print or a bright accent wall can settle. If you choose the right lighting scenario, even dark colors in a tiny room will look good.
A favorite among finishing materials for a small bathroom - glossy ceramic tiles that reflect light well. What reflects light better than gloss? That's right, mirrors. When choosing a mirror above the sink, you can opt for a floor-to-ceiling sheet mirror, which will add perspective to the room, over the standard options. Then you have to abandon the cabinet under the washbasin. A stylish analogue will be a sink on a suspended panel that opens up a view of the mirrored bottom of the wall. As in the case of the toilet installation, such a solution will visually unload the interior.
If you're into experimentation, seriously consider a mirrored ceiling. Such a solution will visually stretch the room, increase its volume and improve illumination. Speaking of a mirrored ceiling, we do not necessarily mean the finish of pieces of glass, the treated aluminum panels or the coating with a mirror polymer film will have the same reflectivity.
You need to keep in mind that the mirror reflects well not only the light, but also you (lying in the bathroom) - think about how comfortable you will be watching this picture. In addition, this is a capricious and easily soiled coating. Due to its specific features, the mirror ceiling remains an option for an amateur, giving way to a universal white gloss.
Given the high humidity and temperature fluctuations that prevail in the bathroom, the traditional solution for wall and floor decoration is tile or porcelain stoneware. In order to save on materials when renovating a bathroom, only the lower half of the walls can be tiled with tiles, and for the upper half you can choose paint, textured plaster or vinyl wallpaper. The manufacturers of the latter claim that their miracle wallpaper is in no way inferior to tile in terms of its characteristics - neither steam, nor moisture, nor high temperatures are afraid of them. You be the judge.
Emphasizing the advantages: the lighting scenario
The lighting scenario of the room is an integral part of the design project. Timely development of the lighting scheme allows you to pre-stretch the cables to where they belong, without spoiling the finish and appearance of the room.
The right bathroom lighting will make your life easier. If the mirror above the sink is not well lit, it will not be so easy to restore beauty in front of it. Two symmetrical pendant lights or wall sconces, located on either side of the mirror, will allow you to achieve the most comfortable lighting. Lighting devices are recommended to be placed just above eye level.
Having multiple sources makes it possible to play with the lighting scheme. If frank "hospital" light is indispensable for cosmetic procedures, then subdued lighting will help to relax in a foamy bath.
Contemporary bathroom designs typically use spotlights to evenly illuminate the room. In addition, a rare interior project today does without LED lighting. Additional illumination of the mirror, hanging cabinets, niches and shelves will make the bathroom interior not only practical, but also expressive. Flexible LED strips can be used to design the contours of a bathtub or washbasin. Objects illuminated in this way seem weightless, which means they do not make the interior heavier - that's all we need.
When it comes to retro design, ceiling lights give way to a traditional chandelier in company with wall sconces.
So that there is no lack of light in the ablution area, a glass sliding partition should be preferred to a plastic curtain - one of the main trends in the design of a small-sized bathroom.
Design ideas for a small bathroom
The interior of a small bathroom is not the easiest case for a designer. It should not stand out from the general style of the apartment, while turning around on such a footage within a certain style is difficult. But you can. Let's see how the Mossebo designers solved this problem.
For a Mediterranean-inspired bathroom, designers have chosen colorful patchwork tiles, rough white stucco and a striking bowl sink. A carved wooden pedestal and accessories added ethnic color to the interior. A compact bathtub in vintage style harmoniously fit into the overall picture.
Of the controversial decisions - wall decor. It is unusual for the Russian eye to see posters above the bathroom, but who said that they do not belong there? The result of design work is a bathroom that will do honor to any five-star hotel from the southern latitudes.
A small loft-style bathroom has a bright canary wall and wood-look tiles. The washing machine is conveniently placed under the countertop.
The bathroom from another loft project is an example of a well-organized space. The compact size of the bathtub-shower room made it possible to place the washing machine ergonomically. For decoration, ceramic tiles imitating brickwork were used.
For an English-style bachelor bathroom, delicious chocolate tones, elegant tiles and a traditional washbasin with cabinet were chosen. The bathroom was replaced by a shower.
Another bachelor's apartment has a completely different bathroom. The brutal high-tech interior is made in gray tones. LED lighting and hanging solutions visually expand the space, despite the dark color scheme. The shower cabin is located in an architectural niche. For finishing the floor and one of the walls, wood-effect tiles were again used.
The portfolio of Mossebo designers includes two bathrooms in the Soviet retro style.
A glossy white bathroom in the spirit of Stalin's Empire style has square tiles, ceiling mouldings, a mirror in a picture frame and a crystal chandelier. At the same time, the blue sliding curtain, which replaced the bedside table, turned out to be the center of attention.
A small-sized bathroom in Khrushchev is lined with two types of tiles, separated by a traditional border. The starting point of the interior is snow-white plumbing in a vintage style.
Square retro tile with bright orange grout fit in yet another Mossebo bathroom. Here we see a compact corner bath, a toilet installation, and a well-thought-out multi-level lighting scheme.
