Small bathrooms come with a variety of challenges as it can be tricky to know how to enhance a limited space. You’ll want to balance style with functionality, which you can easily achieve with the right approach. So why not make a start by choosing the right furniture, sanitaryware and tiles to elevate this room?
Our Navy Glazed metro tiles create the perfect backsplash in this beautiful small bathroom featuring a concrete basin by Kast, and taps by Samuel Heath (pots are from Retro Vintage Leeds). Metro tiles instantly add to this wall space with a painted wall above in the same colour
Small bathroom ideas
My guide gives you everything you need to know about how to transform your bathroom into a more functional, yet attractive, living space for you and your family. However small your room is, you’ll want to make it feel larger to start. And perhaps adding colour and texture will help to create a fully functional bathing haven you’ll enjoy spending time in for years to come.
How to work with a small space
When floor space is limited, it makes sense to think of ways in which to make this area look larger. A vanity unit can help so you can keep clutter behind closed doors. Or why not consider a pedestal sink to give an illusion of more space? A wall mounted toilet will help to maximise floor space, too.
When you're dealing with a compact area, every inch counts when it comes to small bathroom decor. Ultimately you'll want to maximise space or at the very least create an illusion of as much space possible.
Small bathroom ideas & storage space
It's important to consider the entire space you have and workable storage solutions. Wall-mounted cabinets and ladder shelves or open shelving can give you more room to play with. The key is to keep any clutter hidden from view to create a calm ambience. Clever storage such as niche shelving in a wet room can be useful and the tiles you choose can make a huge difference in even the smallest bathroom.
Small bathroom ideas with tiles
When you're working with a small room, in particularly a tiny bathroom, you'll not only want to save space but you'll also want to create a focal point. Whether you choose patterned tiles to create a feature wall or use the same tiles from floor to ceiling, you'll want to create a striking bathroom design. After all, this should be a precious space where your small bathroom becomes your retreat from everyday living.
Lighting for small bathrooms
In a tiny bathroom, the artificial or natural light your use will play a significant role in how you can transform a compact space into a luxury bathing sanctuary. You can use mirrors to bounce light around this room and add ambient and task lighting to create a sense of warmth in small bathrooms. A skylight can let in natural light and LED lights on recessed shelves can add a touch of luxury. And the artificial light you choose will be of paramount important if you don't have any windows in your small bathroom.
Lighting & tiles in a small bathroom
Plenty of light will be vital in a small space and some tiles will help to enhance any natural or artificial light. Tiles with a gloss or glazed finish can be perfect for a small bathroom because these will reflect light and ultimately brighten small bathrooms.
Tile colours for small bathrooms
If you want to make a small bathroom appear bigger, the colour of the tiles you choose can make a big difference. If you pick tiles in light colours, these can make a small bathroom feel instantly more open and spacious. Conversely, if you choose dark colours for your tiles, this tends to make small spaces feel more closed in.
Colour trends for your small space
We tend to look at trends with longevity when it comes to designing a bathing haven whether you've got a compact space or a larger area to work with. We couple this with your personal preferences to help you come up with a bathroom design you'll love for years to come.
In terms of colours for a small bathroom, this will depend on an variety of different factors. The latest trends feature earthy tones, which can instantly create a spa-like feel, which works well in a shower space, from a walk-in shower to a wet room.
Deeper colours, such as blues and greens can create a sense of depth, whether you pick these for your wall tiles or floor tiles or perhaps even both. Bold colours can produce a striking focal point whether you want to bring attention to your shower floor or perhaps a statement backsplash to your wall space. Modern neutrals, such as creams, can also add a sense of calm in a small bathroom space.
If you're looking for the perfect wall tiles, our Green Churriana Tiles instantly make a strong style statement in this small bathroom
Small bathroom ideas for floor & wall tiles
The walk-in shower & your floor space
For a walk-in shower, shower enclosure or wet room, the tiles you choose should create a sense of flow. With either bathroom design, don't forget to consider a glass shower door or partition as this will add a sense of space to this area. If you're short on room and every square inch counts, you could add a focal point with patterned floor tiles, which will make the room feel instantly more elegant. A decorative tile can lift the look and your floor space in a walk in shower in an instant. You can tie the look together if you pick one of the colours and use this or an accent colour on accessories, such as towels.
Adding depth with your backsplash
Vertical wall tiles can help to add a sense of height in a small bathroom and think carefully about the design you want to create. Also, patterned tiles will create visual interest and don't forget to consider all the practicalities. These tiles will need to work hard to protect your walls from water and moisture as a small bathroom is even more likely to get steamed up.
Small bathroom ideas for your bath
It may be tricky to incorporate a freestanding bath in a compact bathroom but if there's just enough space to squeeze one in, consider an oval design to create a focal point. This will look even more striking in a smaller space with tall ceilings, such as period property. If not, a fitted bath along one wall will suit the space perfectly.
Storage space for your walls
Where wall space is limited, consider installing compact floating shelves and a vertical towel rail. These will provide instant storage solutions for a small space and not make the room look too cluttered. If you've got some small bathroom ideas but just need help designing your room layout, speak to an interior designer who can help you create a bathroom you can enjoy for years to come.
Style & design
Small bathrooms come in all sorts of shapes and sizes whether you've got to work with awkwardly shaped spaces in a period home or perhaps a compact square floor space. Even if you don't have an ideal space to work with, you can still make a statement in a small bathroom. From bold patterned tiles, which will instantly add more depth to your design to more serene hues with plain tiles, there are plenty of ways to maximise the space you do have and add a sense of style.
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