Luxury Small Bathroom Ideas and Designs
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Photo of a small contemporary cream and black family bathroom in London with beige cabinets, a built-in bath, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, ceramic tiles, beige walls, ceramic flooring, black floors, feature lighting, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Photo of a small contemporary cream and black family bathroom in London with beige cabinets, a built-in bath, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, ceramic tiles, beige walls, ceramic flooring, black floors, feature lighting, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Inspiration for a small contemporary family bathroom in London with beige cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, a wall mounted toilet, blue tiles, matchstick tiles, white walls, a built-in sink, wooden worktops, white floors, a hinged door, beige worktops, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and flat-panel cabinets.
ArchiNature PhotographyInspiration for a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, beige walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a hinged door, a single sink, a floating vanity unit, a vaulted ceiling, mosaic tiles and a console sink.
New England Design & ConstructionThis Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light.
photos: Abby Woodman
Partners 4, DesignGilbertson Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tiles, solid surface worktops, a one-piece toilet, porcelain flooring and flat-panel cabinets.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tiles, solid surface worktops, a one-piece toilet, porcelain flooring and flat-panel cabinets.
Mountainwood HomesZ Collection Candy ceramic tile in ‘Ocean’ staggered horizontally in this walk-in shower in Portland, Oregon.
Photo of a small traditional shower room bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, marble worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Photo of a small traditional shower room bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, marble worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Pollen Architecture & DesignMaster Bed/Bath Remodel
This is an example of a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Austin with a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, ceramic tiles, terrazzo flooring, a hinged door, blue tiles, beige walls, white floors and a wall niche.
This is an example of a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Austin with a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, ceramic tiles, terrazzo flooring, a hinged door, blue tiles, beige walls, white floors and a wall niche.
RISE Design StudioJack Hobhouse
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets.
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.Master Bathroom remodel in North Fork vacation house. The marble tile floor flows straight through to the shower eliminating the need for a curb. A stationary glass panel keeps the water in and eliminates the need for a door. Glass tile on the walls compliments the marble on the floor while maintaining the modern feel of the space.
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiVista del bagno dall'ingresso.
Ingresso con pavimento originale in marmette sfondo bianco; bagno con pavimento in resina verde (Farrow&Ball green stone 12). stesso colore delle pareti; rivestimento in lastre ariostea nere; vasca da bagno Kaldewei con doccia, e lavandino in ceramica orginale anni 50. MObile bagno realizzato su misura in legno cannettato.
Tarra Vizenor Interior DesignSmall nautical shower room bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, grey worktops, a shower bench, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Beth Levine Architect, Inc.Design ideas for a small rustic ensuite bathroom in Denver with dark wood cabinets, beige walls, beige worktops, shaker cabinets, a submerged bath, beige tiles, a submerged sink, grey floors, a single sink, a vaulted ceiling and a built in vanity unit.
Surfside Home Co.Photo Credit: Pura Soul Photography
Inspiration for a small farmhouse shower room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a console sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, a shower curtain and white worktops.
Inspiration for a small farmhouse shower room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a console sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, a shower curtain and white worktops.
Studio SteidleyA hidden niche adds functionality and practicality to this walk-in shower, allowing the client a place to set shampoos and shower gels.
Small traditional ensuite bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, marble tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors and a hinged door.
Small traditional ensuite bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, marble tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors and a hinged door.
Mountainwood HomesCarrara Marble is used as an elegant touch to the shower curb for this walk-in shower.
Small classic shower room bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, marble worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Small classic shower room bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, marble worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Judith Wright DesignA compact bathroom was updated with finishes honoring the historic home. Maximum storage is incorporated into the vanity. Inset mirrors help expand the brightness and feeling of space. Living un-lacquered brass fixtures are used through out the home to honor its vintage charm.
Sabrina Alfin InteriorsGuest bathroom in the Marina District of San Francisco. Contemporary and vintage design details combine for a charming look.
Inspiration for a small classic family bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a submerged bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a floating vanity unit, blue tiles and ceramic tiles.
Inspiration for a small classic family bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a submerged bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a floating vanity unit, blue tiles and ceramic tiles.
Pollen Architecture & DesignMaster Bed/Bath Remodel
Photo of a small modern bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, green tiles, ceramic tiles, terrazzo flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, a hinged door, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Photo of a small modern bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, green tiles, ceramic tiles, terrazzo flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, a hinged door, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Stewart Culler HendrixA custom made furniture vanity of white oak feels at home at the beach. This cottage is more formal, so we added brass caps to the legs to elevate it. This is further accomplished by the custom stone bonnet backsplash, copper vessel sink, and wall mounted faucet. With storage lost in this open vanity, the niche bookcase (pictured previously) is of the upmost importance.
Arch Studio, Inc.2021 - 3,100 square foot Coastal Farmhouse Style Residence completed with French oak hardwood floors throughout, light and bright with black and natural accents.
Luxury Small Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your Small bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1