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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. )

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.

Photo: Emily Gilbert

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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

Small bathroom with toilet and shower in gray tonesPhoto: yuryRumovsky

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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. 

Narrow Small Bathroom Layout Ideas for More Function and Style Too

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Narrow small bathroom layout ideas are valuable whether you live in a tiny urban apartment or a small country cottage. The bathroom is an essential space and maximizing its functionality is critical.

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You must have enough storage for your personal care necessities, a place to hang towels and decent lighting.

Narrow Bathroom Layouts

Many narrow bathroom layouts have a “three-in-a-row” linear design arrangement. This means that the three main fixtures line up in a row. The sink, the toilet and the bathtub or shower are in straight succession.

There are plenty of variations on this trio, in particular for a master bath. However, when the bathroom is narrow, in most cases you have no other option than to go long. When planning a bathroom remodel, it’s essential to know how much space each element needs, in general. On the other hand, if you have a very challenging narrow bathroom, space-saving fixtures and custom elements will be the best route.

Bathtubs

A standard tub is 2’-6” by 5’-0”. For smaller spaces, you can buy tubs as short as 48 inches, which is four feet.  Regarding width, available options are as narrow as 27 to 28 inches wide. Some freestanding tub styles can shave a couple more inches off the length.

Shower

A comfortable shower area is 3.5 feet square. In fact, most codes only require 2.5 feet square, but that can feel rather tight.

Toilet

In a home, a space has to be 2.5 feet wide to fit a toilet. For better accessibility, increase the width to 3 feet. You can save extra floor space by choosing a wall-mounted toilet so it doesn’t feel cramped.

Vanity

A typical double sink vanity is at least 6 feet long. But, they can be as short as 5 feet. Going custom and including wall-mounted faucets can make it shorter and narrower.

Doors

No, this isn’t a bathroom fixture but you need to allow space for doors to swing open. This goes for shower doors as well as the main door to the bathroom. If there’s not enough space, consider a sliding door or pocket door, along with a walk-in shower.

Narrow Bathroom Ideas

Of course, every bathroom has its own challenges. The more ideas you can gather, the more stylish and functional your narrow bathroom can be. Check out these options for narrow small bathroom layouts and designs.

Narrow Powder Room

Studio Frank

Long narrow bathroom designs for a powder room can also be challenging. This is especially true when you want it to look stylish for guests.

This bathroom is so narrow it is a tight squeeze indeed. There’s no way a pedestal sink would work. To make the layout work and look good, the vanity is very slim with a trough sink. In addition, the corners are rounded off and the faucet is mounted on the wall.

Tub/Shower Combo

Dixon Projects

In a narrow bathroom, there might be no hope of fitting both a bathtub and a shower. If you can’t choose one or the other, consider a combination. This bathroom has plenty of natural light to make it feel like there’s more space.

Also, in a tight space, sometimes a shower curtain is more convenient and space-saving than a rigid stall. In this bathroom, the ceramic tiles go up more than three-fourths of the way to the ceiling, which also makes the space feel larger.

All-in-one Bathing Space

Andrea West Design

If you want both a shower and tub, another option is putting them both together into one tiled space. The area is glassed off and so that water doesn’t come into the rest of the bathroom.

This style of bathroom layout makes the narrow bathroom seem roomy even though it’s only as wide as the tub. The unique tile design also helps define the space.

Angled Ceiling

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Some narrow bathrooms have other design challenges like this chic contemporary example. The angled ceiling could be an issue in some cases. However, here the designer kept all the essentials along one wall to save space.

The long vanity is off the floor, which makes the bathroom feel spacious and provides extra storage space. There’s also plenty of counter space. This design also features a walk-in shower and bathtub area behind a glass door.

Airy Powder Room

Homesmith Construction

Although this bathroom is not the narrowest, it still presents some design challenges. The window means that no fixtures can go there. The toilet is set back into the end, slightly out of view from the window area. The saving grace is the alcove, which just fits the storage vanity with a vessel basin.

Because of tall the natural light, the darker wallpaper is not an issue. Its large-scale print is fresh but not overpowering.

Zen-like Simplicity

Acadia-Architecture Davide Giannella

Opting for a simple, soothing design is a great way to make the most of a narrow bathroom. The palette is neutral and the floor tile and shower tile are the same. This makes the space feel even longer.

The floating vanity frees up floor space. However, there’s still built-in storage space for necessities in the drawers and enough counter space. Wall-mounted faucets and lighting emphasize the spa-like feeling.

One Big Space

Elizabeth Baird Architecture & Design

Small bathrooms can require some creativity and this example has plenty. Instead of sectioning off parts of the space, this is one big bathroom space. The floor is the same tile throughout and the bathroom walls are all concrete, as is the basin.

The lack of vanity is not a problem because there is a ledge on the mirror and one above the sink. The walk-in shower sits behind a sliding shower door. This is a very low-maintenance bathroom design.

Traditional Powder Room

Sarah Brown Interiors

Renovating a powder room in a traditional home means staying true to the style. Here, wainscoting and cane-print wallpaper set the stage.

The old-school toilet is paired with a small hand sink. Exposed plumbing underneath adds metallic accents to the lovely space. In this case, there is no storage, but in general, that is not a major problem in a powder room.

Minimalist Approach

Williams Burton Leopardi

While not confined to one long, narrow space, this bathroom does have a narrow entry that is now functional. By taking a minimalist approach, this narrow bathroom looks very spacious. The all-white palette makes a big difference.

The vanity includes an undermounted trough sink and two faucets. Around the corner are the bathtub and shower. White walls and two sizes of floor tiles round out the airy vibe.

Colorful Distraction

Studio Shamshiri

Sometimes there’s no way to make a tiny bathroom seem like a larger space. Instead, go with the layout and bring life to it with dramatic with color. This small one uses bold blue tile walls and a green door to distract from the narrow bathroom.

Save floor space with a floating basin and keep decor to a minimum. This is one of the more cost-conscious narrow bathroom ideas.

Gorgeous Tiles

JDP Interiors

This bathroom is narrow and wide. There’s just enough space to open the door without hitting the toilet. The entire house is neutral and natural, so the patterned tile here is a touch of unexpected embellishment.

This powder room uses a few good techniques small spaces. These include the smaller sink, a large mirror, sconces and a wall-mounted faucet.

Dark and Dramatic

Frank & Faber

Narrow bathroom ideas don’t have to revolve around light colors. Choosing a dark and dramatic hue with contrasting elements is a wonderful way to dress up a small space.

This narrow bathroom is in a Victorian home that has deep teal walls throughout. In the bathroom, the white floating vanity creates dramatic contrast and the gold metallic accents heighten it.

Unique Design

Nefa Architects

Often a unique space challenge calls for a unique design. This Moscow bathroom has special modern elements throughout. From the large round mirror to the two-part wall-mounted vanity and minimalist faucet, the bathroom is a work of art.

Choosing an unexpected design can draw attention from the size of the bathroom and put it on the elements instead.

Modern Minimalism

Elad Gonen

Long skinny bathroom ideas often trend toward the modern for good reason. The sleek minimalist look makes the most of the square footage in a tiny bathroom.

This narrow bathroom has all the elements along a single side. Moreover, the trough sink is super narrow and features a wall-mounted faucet. Even the storage shelf is long and narrow, perfect for a small space.

Tiny Bathroom

DSOD

It doesn’t get any narrower than this tiny bathroom. This is a variation on the all-in-one wet room. The shower and toilet are next to each other while the towel bar is on the farthest side.

There’s no space for decor in a small bathroom like this one so the concrete-looking tiles have an etched pattern for visual interest. For obvious reason,s the only lighting is on the ceiling.

Shower with a View

SA-DA Architecture

You’ve seen bathtubs with a view, but this shower has one. Instead of fighting the shape of the space, this small narrow bathroom turns the window end of the space into a showering area. In this case, it’s the only solution for including one in the layout. Otherwise, it’s too narrow to have it against a wall.

Go Custom

Paulo Martins Architecture & Design

Sometimes, custom narrow bathroom ideas are the only solution. This modern home is spacious, but the bathroom is very narrow. The entire bathroom is clad in stone and is in general an all-in-one wet room.

A backlit, frameless mirror provides lighting and the narrow trough sink and vanity are the only style that would fit.

Wet Room

Departure l Architecture

Quite popular in Asia, the wet room style of bathroom is gaining in other regions of the world too. This super stylish narrow bathroom has lovely tile and a sliding door to save space.

Having the toilet and the showering area all in one space makes it efficient to clean as well. You can just scrub and then rinse down all the surfaces.

Pack It In

Houzz

When it comes to narrow bathroom ideas, some people prefer just to pack everything into the space. This modern bathroom is narrow but manages to have a spacious shower and a bathtub. The space sacrifice is that the bathtub is partially behind the shower.

Get Creative

Creative Spaces

Bathroom ideas don’t have to be boring. In fact, they can be artsy like this example. Natural stone surfaces on the walls and floor, and unusual custom shapes for the vanity and mirror really elevate the narrow bathroom. This design also puts the focus on the wall space.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ

How do you arrange a long narrow bathroom?

When you have a small narrow bathroom, the best practice is to put all your elements on one side. This is the vanity wall in most cases. In general, it should be the one with the most wall space. By leaving one side open you create a walkway.

How do you make a small narrow bathroom look bigger?

Some of the ways to make a small bathroom look bigger are the same for any room. Take a minimalist approach, let in more natural light, get a slim vanity and use the same materials throughout. You can also install a larger mirror and opt for an enclosure that does not have a frame.

How much space do you need between toilet and shower?

Most local building codes require a minimum of 21 inches in front of the vanity, toilet and tub. Of course, that is the absolute minimum and most people will want more space. Most codes also call for at least 15 inches from any side wall or obstruction and a minimum of 30 inches measured center to center to any other fixture.

What is the narrowest shower?

You can find compact shower units as small as 32 inches square. These are designed to install in a corner or against one wall in a tiny space.

Do small tiles make a room look bigger or smaller?

In general, bigger tiles will make your small bathroom seem bigger. Using small tiles will do the opposite.

How do you optimize space in a small bathroom?

Adding shelving is the best way to add more storage to a narrow bathroom. You might not have the space for more cabinets, but you can often use vertical space for open shelves and extra storage.

Conclusion

Don’t despair if you have a long narrow small bathroom. It might be a challenge when you don’t have much extra space. However, there are plenty of very narrow bathroom ideas to inspire your renovation.

Think beyond the standard layouts and you can devise something that’s super functional and look cool too.

80 small room renovation ideas with photo

The most common The problem faced by owners of small-family apartments is very modest bathroom. During the repair, you have to solve a difficult problem: how to correctly plan a room so that it is at the same time functional and not cluttered? In fact, everything is much simpler - it only costs Connect your imagination and work a little. Our article will help facilitate your task and suggest interesting ideas for small bathroom.

Planning Features

If you are starting from scratch and your bathroom is too small, you might want to think about expanding it by redevelopment of walls and partitions. Just decide first with the walls - where are the "bearing", and where not. Invite the appropriate specialist for this. As a result, it will be possible to combine a bathroom with a toilet, a bathroom with a corridor. However, this is a very difficult job, it is better to save this option as a last resort.

More affordable option can be thoughtful layout and design small bathroom. Due to visual effects and placement plumbing can greatly expand the visible boundaries of the room and not change it real size.

First you need to turn attention to the location of plumbing - perhaps the toilet is too far away from walls or it can be moved closer to the drain. The sink can be removed altogether if you have a bathroom - put a convenient faucet and the need for a sink will disappear. Doors can also take up space, especially if they open. inside. Rearrange the door so that it opens outside or even put a retractable option - it's much more convenient.

Preparing for a bathroom renovation

Before starting a bathroom renovation, you need to decide on the design. If redevelopment is necessary, if it is necessary to expand a small room, the transfer or extension of partitions is approved. After that, you can start preparatory work. What are they?

Preparing for the renovation of the bathroom also includes plumbing and electrical work. This is the replacement of pipes and risers, counters, heated towel rails, hoods, replacement of wiring, relocation of sockets, etc. After that, a box of plasterboard is mounted to hide the plumbing pipes.

When these works are completed, you can start repairing and installing plumbing.

Materials used for finishing

The most common and ideal option for covering walls and floors in the bathroom is ceramic tiles. Its variety is so great that it can satisfy any, even the most sophisticated requests. Just remember the main thing - the tiles for a small bathroom should be small. The ideal option in this case would be a mosaic.

Tile selection - one of priority tasks. After all, she sets the main tone for the bathroom, after laying tiles, plumbing is installed, the ceiling is being made and all the rest work. However, you should not rely only on tiles, there are many other finishes:

It is better to lay tiles on the floor. Not ordinary, with a smooth glossy surface, but rough. This kind of tile made from porcelain stoneware. It is much stronger and will protect you from falling and injuries on wet floors.

Ceiling also do not ignore - it must be protected from moisture and fit into the interior. Here are the ways to finish the ceiling:

First less practical option, although also used. Plastic sheathing is good because that moisture will definitely not damage the ceiling, and it can be easily washed. well and stretch ceilings are more popular due to their modern sight and a large palette of colors. Definitely fits into any interior.

Color palette

The design of a small bathroom requires the choice of color as the main decision. After all, the main task is to visually enlarge an already small space. In any case, tiles should be chosen in light colors - like the floor and ceiling. But do not get carried away with white color and chrome interior details. It will give the impression that you are in the operating room, and not in the bathroom.

However, if you combine white with bright colors: yellow, green, red, then the interior will acquire "juiciness" and you can focus on some specific details. Designers do not recommend using more than three colors at the same time - take on a note. What's more, you can use tone-on-tone accessories with an inner color finish. The effect of "merging" will turn out - the objects seem to be there, but they do not stand out against the general background and do not come to the fore.

Better not to use at all large drawings on the walls, floor or ceiling - your bathroom can visually only get smaller because of it.

Let there be light!

Of course, you can't do without light. The layout of a small bathroom also provides for a pre-prepared place for lighting. A dim light bulb is absolutely not an option in this case. It needs bright artificial light. How to do it? Firstly, you can install a lot of light bulbs on the ceiling - then the light will be evenly distributed throughout the room. Above the sink is also desirable to have a light bulb.

To save money, you can install energy-saving light bulbs, and enhance lighting with mirrors. But we will talk about this further. If possible, make a window in the bathroom - much better when there is sunlight in the bathroom during the day! If this option is not suits - then you can make an imitation of a window with appropriate lighting - very original idea.

What furniture to choose

Small bathrooms look very organic when combined with the right furniture and fixtures. We will talk about plumbing later, we will pay attention to furniture. As you may have guessed, the furniture in no case should be large, dark and clutter up all the free space. If it is possible to choose, then install shelves in place of cabinets with doors. Furniture should create the illusion of transparency, "weightlessness" of the room, and not oppress with its quantity and dimensions.

The color of the furniture must be light, ideally merge with the walls or have similar tones. Instead of cabinets, you can use hooks and hangers, above the toilet hang a rack.

Choosing plumbing

This is also an important aspect that must be taken into account when you just started to make repairs in a bathroom of a small area.

Which is better: shower or bath?

The first thing to consider is who will use the bathroom in the future. If there are elderly people or children in the house, then it is best to put a bathroom. Again, it is more convenient for overweight people to use the bathroom. You can pick up a bathroom and a seated one - everything is individual here. In other cases, it is better to put a shower.

Where to put the washing machine?

If the washing machine does not fit into the design of a very small bathroom at all or takes up a lot of space, you can move it to the kitchen or even to the balcony (if it is adjacent to the kitchen). Another option is to install the washing machine under the sink. You can make room for her by replacing the bathtub with a shower. Then a place will be freed up not only for the typewriter, but also for household chemicals.

Mirrors

The design of a small bathroom must include mirrors. Combined with the right lighting, they can work wonders and make a room look bigger. Just don't make the following mistakes:

Corner mirrors look much more original and are able to create a beautiful play of colors and reflections. If you want to install a mirror above the sink, then don't forget to add lighting to it.

Decor for a small bathroom

For a small bathroom, it's better to stick to the principles of minimalism and not to use an abundance of decor. If the design involves tiles of bright colors or unusual shapes, a small space does not need additional decor. In other cases, it is better to use items that decorate the interior and are functional at the same time:

Space Extension

Here are some space-saving ideas for a small bathroom:

Interior styles

Classic

Always up to date. The main focus is the bath. In the original, it should be made of marble, cast iron or brass. And of course on curved legs. Such a bath itself is very light; faucets, faucets and mirror frames are made of copper, gilding or bronze. The interior welcomes marble, stucco. The look of such a bathroom is expensive and sophisticated.

Modern

The design of a small bathroom in this style is characterized by a bright combination of colors and original solutions. The zones are clearly separated, the plumbing is small and functional. Accessories for decor are better to take non-standard shapes and colors.

Japanese Style

Becoming more and more popular and quite original in itself. But be prepared to invest in natural materials in decor: bamboo, rice paper, silk, wood. On the walls it is better to use tiles with oriental motifs. Mandatory attribute are candles in colored glass candlesticks, an aroma lamp. There may be hieroglyphs on the shower curtain, on the towels.

In general, there are many styles - all depends on preference and budget. In any case, the design of a small bathroom, made in a certain style, will add zest to the interior of your home.

Photo gallery

Photo examples of the original design of a small room.

Video

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 most interesting photographs (top view) that will help you imagine how acrylic bathtubs , toilets and other sanitary ware, including bathroom interior elements, can be located.

Do you dream of making your small bathroom the most comfortable and stylish? Find your version 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.

Find out more and watch FOUR VIDEOS in section how to choose and stick tiles

Design of a small bathroom (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.

Small bathroom design (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 , floors - 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.

The 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 .


Small bathroom design (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

Design of a small bathroom (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 90X90 cm) with glass curtains, a floor-standing toilet bowl with two flushing modes and hanging furniture 90 cm 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 for 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.

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