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Take, for example, the stunning black marble sink seen in this small bathroom project by Unique Kitchens and Baths. "For example, consider wall mounted storage and towels suspended from hooks rather than a traditional, space-consuming towel bar." To make a real statement, hang a mirror that'll make everyone say "wow!" the second they step into your small bathroom. It also creates a sense of seamlessness between the bathroom and showering space. That concept is demonstrated beautifully in this small bathroom design by ATX Interior Design. Similarly, bathrooms can start to look cluttered very quickly when items don't have a place to go.
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Go for Light and Airy Colors
Even tiny details can offer quite a bit of impact, as you can see in this small bathroom design by Anastasia Casey. Black tiling, a gorgeous vanity, framed oil painting, and industrial vase with pink roses help bring this space to life. This grownup pink bathroom, designed by Palmieri, features a textured pink wallpaper, a gilded mirror, and crisp white details elsewhere. Small bathrooms and powder rooms provide us with an opportunity to be a little more playful than we might be elsewhere.
Add Recessed Shower Shelves
Elevate the aesthetic, like interior designer Liz Williams did here, by incorporating playful touches throughout. This small bathroom features gorgeous textured wallpaper that gives the illusion of waves, unexpected splashes of bright green, beautifully framed photographs of fish, and maritime scones. This small bathroom designed by interior designer Maggie Griffin doesn't shy away from texture. The rustic wooden vanity showcases its beautiful natural grain, which is perfectly complemented by a stone sink and chinoiserie wallpaper.
Opt for a Small Sink
It creates a bit more separation between the shower and the rest of the room, but still helps the space feel large. "The good news is that the options for attractive medicine cabinets have skyrocketed." Bring the outdoors in by infusing green touches throughout your small bathroom, as done here by interior designer Libby Palmieri, founder of House of L Designs. A ribbon of green subway tiles, floral wallpaper, and a green vanity make this space dreamy and welcoming. "When choosing colors for a small bathroom space, don't be afraid to pick bold colors for the focal point that will give the small space that wow factor," says interior designer Amy Switzer.
Incorporating living plants into your bathroom can help it feel like more of an oasis. To leverage available space, hang plants from the ceiling or tuck them into corners. Wainscotting is especially trendy right now, but this subtle design feature has stood the test of time which makes it a safe bet. This doable DIY quickly elevates a small bathroom—and with very little effort required. In this bathroom by ATX Interior Design, the wainscotting quickly elevates the entire space. As old school as they may seem, medicine cabinets are a bathroom mainstay for a reason.
Install Custom Recessed Medicine Cabinets
"The client loved jewel tones, so I mixed Schumacher’s Queen of Spain wallpaper in the blue colorway with an emerald green mirror, refreshed brass hardware, and lighting," says Patton. Don't feel like you need to stick to the basics with your bathroom flooring. In this design by Dawn Bane Spectrum Design Group, intricately shaped green tiling adds gorgeous contrast against a wood vanity. Sometimes, it’s the smallest spaces in our homes that hold the most potential.
Tie everything together with additional black details—including hardware and planters—like in this design by Block Renovation. In this design by Los Angeles-based design firm The Layered House, shiny black tiling in the shower adds texture and high drama. The leopard wallpaper and matte black countertop lean into the moody theme.
Whether lightly sprucing up your space or going in for a major overhaul, these small bathroom ideas will certainly ignite your imagination.
Ground the Space with a Rug
A slim ladder adds character to a small bathroom while also serving as a place to hang your towels. The wood texture of the ladder in this design by Collected Interiors also lends some warmth. Fun tiling in your shower can make this part of a small bathroom feel particularly special. In this space, a blue quilt-like pattern wows in an otherwise simple design. This small bathroom effortlessly blends minimalism with maximalism.
"Even though the space is small, the rich, dark color creates depth. And, when paired with a modern sconce and a vintage French print, the space becomes a layered mix of modern and vintage." This bright bathroom design is mostly white but sidesteps the expected via a modular vanity painted in a bold hue. If you like the concept of a frameless shower door but want a bit more dimension, consider one with metal latticework, like in this small bathroom design by Block Renovation.
A large bench isn't really feasible in a tiny bathroom, but a tiny bench tucked just outside of the shower offers a place for towels and other necessities to rest while you bathe. It's crucial to leverage every square inch of precious space in small powder rooms. One way to do that is to install a vanity and sink that stretches from wall to wall, as seen in this design by Bethany Adams Interiors. Even if the space technically allows for two sinks, you still might consider just one to allow for more counter space. In this small bathroom design, two faucets flow into one large sink for a creative spin on the standard double sink option. If your budget allows, don't be afraid to splurge on a wow-worthy detail.
Though function is their first priority, small powder rooms and bathrooms provide a blank canvas for us to tap into our creative prowess and dabble in self-expression. What’s more, because of their small size, it’s possible to deliver major impact with even the tiniest changes. This pairs beautifully with the glass shower door, chrome faucet, and chrome lighting. "When designing, we wanted to keep the integrity while improving the function," says Cory Rodeheaver of Spectrum Design Group.
We spoke to home decorators, designers, architects, and remodeling professionals to get their best advice on how to renovate and decorate a small bathroom. On the one hand, because they are compact, you can save money because you are using fewer materials in the space. On the other hand, small bathrooms can be tinier than you'd prefer and often lack adequate storage—and no one likes being cramped. Whether you’re updating your en suite bathroom, a downstairs powder room, or the bathroom you share with the entire household, here’s how to make a small bathroom work.
Styling a small bathroom is akin to getting dressed in the morning, English says. "You start with the basics, but once you add the scarf, cufflinks, hat, belt, and jewelry, you can take an ordinary concept and make it unique and special by layering in some key elements." Frameless glass shower doors look chic, but they can also create the illusion of a bigger bathroom. "The frameless glass doors were used here to create a further sense of space and remove the sense of a physical divide from the shower to the rest of the bathroom," Switzer says.
