50 Small Bathroom Design Ideas & Solutions

Choose a Petite Tub

Yes, you can make a tub work in a small wooden love sign
. This otherwise cramped enclosure is the perfect spot for a small soaking tub. From bright, tribal pattern flooring mập towel hooks that double as fun art, this is a great example of a small bathroom that gets everything right .

From :
Prairie

Hang Your Curtain High

Cloth shower curtains introduce a cấp độ of sophistication và glamour Khủng any bathroom. Use this mập your advantage in a small space by installing an extra-tall curtain close phệ the ceiling. The tumble of fabric from ceiling lớn floor will elongate the walls & bring elegance béo the room .See More Photos : 50 ( Almost ! ) Free Bathroom Updates

From :
Becky Shea Design

Lighten the Space

Neutral hues are a timeless option mập instantly brighten the bathroom. Here, a light oak vanity pops against sparkling trắng walls while cane detailing on the cabinet’s face gives added flair .See More Photos : All The Creative Ways You Can Use Cane Accessories In Your Home

From :
Pure Salt Interiors

Go for Glass

Walk-in showers are far from your only option for high-style bathing. This bathroom features a subway-tiled tub married with a barely-there glass enclosure. The use of glass keeps the đầy đủ expanse of the room visible for a spacious feel .

From :
Stefani Stein

Use Unexpected Shapes

Turn heads in a tiny powder room with a mirror that flirts with curves & loops. By eschewing a to-be-expected square silhouette, this embellished piece feels fun & feminine & helps soften the sharp lines of the walls & vanity .See More Photos : đôi mươi Brilliant Bathroom Mirror Ideas You’ll Love

From :
Bria Hammel Interiors

Make Shelving Matter

Small bathrooms can’t afford béo be cluttered. If your bathroom doesn’t have space for large amounts of storage, the storage you bởi have should pull double duty as an accent piece lượt thích these sleek natural wood shelves with well-placed essentials và decor pieces .

From :
Mary Rossi

Install a Large Mirror

It’s a well-known thiết kế truth that mirrors can create the illusion of more space. The floor-to-ceiling mirror shown here is a perfect example of this tactic. The floating marble vanity và clean màu scheme further complete the posh, airy look of the bathroom .

From :
Blackband Design

Forget the Hardware

Maneuvering in a tight space is hard enough without the added obstacle of protruding handles. Streamline drawers và cabinets with units that spring open or have a lip or pull of the same material. Here, the minimalist vanity enhances the openness of the space with sleek lines that are uninterrupted by hardware .

From :
Bri Moysa

Keep It Neat With a Niche

Save space in phong cách with a built-in niche behind the tub or in the shower. Thes e covert storage shelves are tucked away so sánh they don’t intrude on already limited space. For a cohesive appearance, use the same tiles or finishes for the niche that are featured on the surrounding walls .

From :
Zoe Feldman Design

Get Creative

Small bathroom màu sắc palettes don’t have bự be limited béo whites & grays. In a small space, utilize bright, bold colors & patterns that might be overwhelming in a larger room. This small bathroom from Dabito of Old Brand New is bursting with rich colors, quirky patterns & geometric shapes .

Show Off Your Shower

Fish scale tile is a hot bathroom trend và using it on a small shower accent wall is a great way Khủng elevate your bathroom in a very subtle way. Finish off the shower with a sleek glass door bự strut your shower’s mới nhất phong cách .

From :
Corine Maggio

Install a Medicine Cabinet

Medicine cabinets, though once a staple in every bathroom, have become less và less popular. Get the best of both worlds ( & stay on-trend ) with a chic, oversized bathroom mirror that has a secret storage insert behind it .Get the How-To : DIY Recessed Medicine Cabinet With Oversized Mirror

Create a Gallery Wall

Add big personality Khủng a small space with a gallery wall. Curate chất lượng & unexpected artworks for a museum-worthy display that doesn’t require any square footage. Make sure the pieces are water-resistant or properly framed béo avoid moisture damage .See More of This Space : Guest Bathroom Pictures From HGTV Urban Oasis 2020

From :
Brian Patrick Flynn

Pick a Patterned Floor

Patterns look great in small bathrooms. Try a quirky patterned floor & see how the small square footage actually works in your favor. For another decor trick that adds interest phệ the bathroom, line your shower niche with the same patterned tile featured on the floors .See More Photos : Bathroom Tile Designs That Are Anything But Boring

From :
Lauren Rubin Architecture

Hang the Mirror

Elongating a small bathroom is as easy as installing a hanging mirror. The key is lớn place the ải glass at about eye-level, và then use the straps phệ accentuate the height of the ceilings. Though mirrors lượt thích this typically come with nautical rope or brown leather, White straps were chosen for this powder room mập help the cramped space feel more open .

From :
Christopher Architecture and Interiors

Grow a Plant

Embrace your inner gardener & feature some foliage in your small bathroom. Plants establish a natural focal point that purifies the air & energizes the space. To expand a cramped space, choose extra-long hanging plants that will draw the eye upwards .See More Photos : Plants lớn Grow in Your Bathroom

From :
Brian Patrick Flynn

Show Your Stripes

While vertical stripes on clothing might make you look thinner, they can make your bathroom look bigger & more dramatic. Consider a nautical-inspired wallpaper or use paint Khủng create the look for less .See More of This Space : Powder Room From HGTV Dream Home 2018

From :
Brian Patrick Flynn

Or, Think Horizontal

Adding long, uninterrupted horizontal planks béo a small bathroom is also a great way mập make it seem larger than it actually is. In this small bathroom, the shiplap walls maximize horizontal space và keep the room from feeling closed in .

From :
Lexi Grace Design

Light It Up

The right lighting choices in a small bathroom can maximize the space & provide the adequate light you need for your daily bathroom routine. This modern bathroom’s dark walls & backsplash are illuminated with recessed lighting above while contemporary sconces provide task lighting end the vanity .

From :
Pinnacle Estate Properties

Break the Rules

” Powder rooms are usually where I really go all out, break all the rules và use materials that might look ‘ kết thúc the top ‘ in larger spaces, ” says interior designer Melissa Miranda. In tiny powder rooms lượt thích this one, small, medium & large wallpaper patterns work well. In larger powder rooms và bathrooms, wall coverings featuring small patterns can look cluttered .Get the How-To : How lớn Install Wallpaper in a Bathroom

From :
Brian Patrick Flynn

Try Open Shelving

An open floating vanity makes this bathroom appear much larger by opening up the floor space. The open shelving allows for an abundance of decorating combinations — including baskets mập hold supplies .See More Photos : 40 Bathroom Vanities You’ll Love for Any Style

From :
Lexi Grace Design

It’s Okay Khủng Splurge

An advantage of small bathrooms ? Smaller prices. ” Since the space is usually so sánh small, you can get away with using higher priced materials as you need so sánh little of them, ” says interior designer Melissa Miranda. Sparkling Damask wallpaper creates a stunning setting for a pair of contemporary pendant lights và golden sunburst mirror in this ultra-glam bathroom .Learn More : What Is the Average Cost béo Remodel a Half Bathroom ?

From :
Duet Design Group

Conserve With a Console Sink

This ultra-modern console sink is a master of multitasking. The negative space created by thin legs và a sleek counter establishes breathing room & opens up this small nook. The chrome stand offers a contemporary take on a classic phong cách while doubling as a towel bar .See More Photos : Stylish + Functional Single Bathroom Vanity Designs

From :
Lauren Henno

Try an Accent Wall

Even petite bathrooms can benefit from an accent wall such as this forest green wall featuring a vintage maps. Instead of making this small bathroom seem smaller, the accent wall adds much-needed màu sắc phệ an otherwise neutral space .See More Photos : 40 Bathroom Color Schemes We’re Loving Right Now

Welcome Back Wainscotting

Add class & character phệ a powder room with wainscotting. It’s relatively easy lớn install & comes in water-resistant options for the bathroom. To kick up the contrast, try pairing it with a funky wallpaper or vibrant wall màu sắc on top .Get the How-To : How phệ Install Wainscoting bự a Wall

From :
Terracotta Design Build

Mix và Match Tile

This petite guest bath is big on phong cách with a playful phối of tile that defines different elements of the space. From the geometric black-and-white floor tile bự the horizontal lines of the white-tiled shower bự the bold pop of yellow penny-round on the backsplash, the combination is fun, graphic & modern .See More Photos : Our Fave Bathroom Tile Design Ideas

From :
Erica Bryen Design

Add a Catchall Caddy

What’s a soak without a glass of wine và a candle ? A luxurious tray for the tub automatically creates a spa-like atmosphere for your bathroom experience. Fortunately, this washroom essential can double as a shelf for neatly arranged toiletries, a floral focal point or a rolled towel display .

From :
Kimberly Horton

Create a Wet Room

If you’ve always wanted a walk-in shower & a soaking tub in the same bathroom but lack the space, then consider a wet room mập create the best of both worlds. Combining the tub & shower into one area allows for the space béo serve more than one purpose while creating a spa-like visual appearance .

From :
Brian Patrick Flynn

Choose a Floating Vanity

The vanity is often the largest piece of furniture in a bathroom và therefore has a big effect on how spacious the room feels. In this small space by Genna Margolis, a wooden floating vanity takes up less physical space without compromising an ounce of phong cách .

From :
Genna Margolis

Welcome lớn the Jungle

A small space, such as this powder room, can be a fun place bự try out that quirky wallpaper or bold paint màu you’ve been eyeing. Here, green leafy wallpaper gives the space jungle fever và is imaginatively contrasted by the reds & yellows of the rug .

From :
Alison Jennison

Keep Clutter Controlled

While you’d chưa bao giờ want clothes lying all kết thúc the floor even in a palatial bathroom, it’s especially important bự keep things neat & tidy in a small bathroom. Utilize a đen rolling wire laundry basket, wall hook và towel bar Khủng blend function & phong cách .See More of This Space : Guest Bathroom Pictures From HGTV Dream Home 2017

From :
Brian Patrick Flynn

Dare bự Go Dark

It’s a common misconception that dark colors stifle a small space. Fortunately for this rapidly growing trend, that rule was made phệ be broken. Here, the use of a dark màu sắc palette paired with the reflective surface of tiles creates opulence while maintaining a sense of openness .See More of This Home : The Property Brothers Create the Ultimate Forever Home for Big Brother JD Scott

From :
HGTV Magazine

Bring On the Charm

A repurposed wooden ladder adds instant charm above the nhà vệ sinh in this farmhouse-inspired bathroom, offering a place béo hang a hand towel và a basket Khủng store extra towels & any other bathroom necessities .See More Photos : 30 Cozy Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas

Add Style Underfoot

The lack of square footage is a good thing when it comes Khủng purchasing hot nhất flooring. Even a pricey pick, such as this Black, gray và trắng marble hexagonal tile, won’t mix your budget back too much .

Make Way for Warmth

Earthy hues & tactile finishes are trending for their comforting qualities. Embrace the cozy intimacy of a small bathroom by incorporating natural accent pieces or a neutral warm màu sắc for the walls .See More Photos : 40 Wow-Worthy Bathroom Decorating Ideas and Tips

From :
Judith Balis

Skirt the Sink

Careful attention lớn thiết kế ensured that this already-small bathroom would not feel closed in. Wine boxes add beautiful warm màu và create easy storage. A skirt for the sink provides extra storage underneath, và the pages of an old book are taped béo the wall for inexpensive và effective decoration .

From :
Paige Morse

Add Spa-Style Extras

Luxury can be found even in a small space. This bathroom has just a standard-sized tub, but the Black tile, glass shower & brass accessories turn it into a retreat .

From :
Regan Baker

Opt for Organic

Bring the outdoors in with wooded textures & finishes béo breathe warmth & life into a small space. Choose natural accent pieces, such as this bamboo frame mirror và repurposed furniture sink stand, for an organic phong cách that is both relaxing và homey .

From :
Kate Marker Interiors

Or, Try Partial Tile

A tiled wall that stops halfway creates contrast & the impression of height. As a bonus, this option helps defray the cost of materials if working on a budget và can act as a shelf for extra accessory storage .See More of This Home : Tour the Brownstone Boys ‘ Salvaged-From-Scratch Brooklyn Brownstone

Go Quirky

Quirky, colorful book cover wallpaper makes a major statement in this small bathroom. Simple decor, lượt thích thin brass wall sconces, a retro mirror và Trắng marble vanity, balances the bold paperback pattern .

From :
Sarah Wittenbraker

Coordinate Fixtures

From the mesmerizing floor tile phệ the slanted ceiling, this bathroom is nothing but first-rate thiết kế inspiration. One of designer Emily Henderson’s tactics for decorating this small bathroom was Khủng match metals, from towel bars Khủng faucets, for a more cohesive appearance .

From :
Emily Henderson

Pair Patterns

A minimalist palette maximizes the feel of a space, but that doesn’t mean it has bự be boring. Strategically pairing patterns adds movement và energy mập a small bath or powder room. In this space, a marble countertop is paired with marble-inspired walls for a thiết kế that’s đầy đủ of movement .
From :
Suzanne Childress

Kick Up the Màu sắc

Sometimes bold màu sắc is all you need Khủng make a big statement. Although this space is small, the bold salmon-pink walls give it fresh personality. A simple White vanity và sleek fixtures balance the vibrant màu .

From :
Caitlin Murray

Illuminate With Mirrors

Bright spaces look larger but limited lighting is often an issue in small bathrooms. Fortunately for rooms with a shortage of sconces, there’s been a slew of advancements in lighting công nghệ. Backlit mirrors & medicine cabinets offer multiple ambient settings, conserve wall space và pull double duty as a night light .See More of This Space : Main Bathroom Pictures From HGTV Smart Home 2020

From :
Tiffany Brooks

Go Small or Go trang chủ

Small bathrooms unfortunately Call for smaller fixtures. Instead of overwhelming your bathroom with a large sink và bulky vanity, choose a smaller, vintage-inspired sink. This piece serves its purpose while allowing extra room underneath lớn stow two small step stools .

From :
Terracotta Design Build

Tuck Away Towels

An absentee linen closet doesn’t signal the over of your towel storage schemes. Create a hotel-worthy display using wall-mounted shelves or a vanity with deep surface area lớn store towels. Take space conservation lớn the next cấp độ by neatly rolling towels & arranging them in stacks .

From :
Jennifer Duneier

Create an Oasis

Your bathroom should feel simultaneously invigorating và relaxing. Draw inspiration from favorite or cherished locations such as designer Justina Blakeney’s jungalow bathroom inspired her travels lớn Turkey & Morocco. The xanh màu choice came from a family trip béo Lake Tahoe .Learn More : Get Justina Blakeney’s Boho Chic Design Tips

miễn phí Up Fixtures

Surface area is often in short supply when it comes mập a small bathroom vanity. To không lấy phí up that valuable counter space, pair wall-mount fixtures with a vessel sink .See More Photos : Fixtures và Faucets : Bathroom Sinks With Style

From :
Lindye Galloway

Take a Trip lớn the Country

A yellow footed tub framed by yellow floral curtains create a cozy, French country-inspired bath. A wood cabinet, antique door with glass handle và a xanh distressed footstool complete the aesthetic .