Small Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Frances Herrera Interior DesignMy team took a fresh approach to traditional style in this home. Inspired by fresh cut blossoms and a crisp palette, we transformed the space with airy elegance. Exquisite natural stones and antique silhouettes coupled with chalky white hues created an understated elegance as romantic as a love poem.
Finesse Design RemodelingA clean modern white bathroom located in a Washington, DC condo.
This is an example of a small modern ensuite bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, marble tiles, white walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
This is an example of a small modern ensuite bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, marble tiles, white walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Remedy Design LLCSmall midcentury bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Align Design LLCHandmade, Rookwood tile with glazed edges provide a clean transition the shower wall.
A new transom window over the vanity provides extra light and openness to the space.
Distinctive Interior DesignsWe divided 1 oddly planned bathroom into 2 whole baths to make this family of four SO happy! Mom even got her own special bathroom so she doesn't have to share with hubby and the 2 small boys any more.
Boardwalk BuildersSmall vanity in white bathroom, with baby clue tile accents, sliding glass door with rain shower.
Design ideas for a small coastal ensuite bathroom in Other with white cabinets, blue tiles, white walls, a sliding door and a single sink.
Design ideas for a small coastal ensuite bathroom in Other with white cabinets, blue tiles, white walls, a sliding door and a single sink.
JAB Design GroupHip guest bath with custom open vanity, unique wall sconces, slate counter top, and Toto toilet.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, grey worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, grey worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Square Inch DesignThis is an example of a small midcentury ensuite half tiled bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a two-piece toilet, green tiles, glass tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, white floors and a hinged door.
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentIn Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns.
When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated.
The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances.
We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy.
In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving.
White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe.
The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.
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.
Cathie Hong InteriorsThis home was a blend of modern and traditional, mixed finishes, classic subway tiles, and ceramic light fixtures. The kitchen was kept bright and airy with high-end appliances for the avid cook and homeschooling mother. As an animal loving family and owner of two furry creatures, we added a little whimsy with cat wallpaper in their laundry room.
Jackson Design BuildDesign ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
C. Kramer Interiorsphoto by Read Mckendree
Inspiration for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey tiles, marble tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, marble worktops, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and mosaic tile flooring.
Inspiration for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey tiles, marble tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, marble worktops, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and mosaic tile flooring.
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
Pearl RemodelingModern Bathroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tiles, ceramic tiles, brown walls, mosaic tile flooring, a built-in sink, quartz worktops, brown floors, a sliding door and white worktops.
Inspiration for a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tiles, ceramic tiles, brown walls, mosaic tile flooring, a built-in sink, quartz worktops, brown floors, a sliding door and white worktops.
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingA full Corian shower in bright white ensures that this small bathroom will never feel cramped. A recessed niche with back-lighting is a fun way to add an accent detail within the shower. The niche lighting can also act as a night light for guests that are sleeping in the main basement space.
Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Walls too Windows, Interior Design Compact master bath remodel, with hair accessories plug ins, Swiss Alps Photography
This is an example of a small traditional ensuite bathroom in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, travertine tiles, beige walls, travertine flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors and a hinged door.
This is an example of a small traditional ensuite bathroom in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, travertine tiles, beige walls, travertine flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors and a hinged door.
Custom Design & ConstructionWe choose to highlight this project because even though it is a more traditional design style its light neutral color palette represents the beach lifestyle of the south bay. Our relationship with this family started when they attended one of our complimentary educational seminars to learn more about the design / build approach to remodeling. They had been working with an architect and were having trouble getting their vision to translate to the plans. They were looking to add on to their south Redondo home in a manner that would allow for seamless transition between their indoor and outdoor space. Design / Build ended up to be the perfect solution to their remodeling need.
As the project started coming together and our clients were able to visualize their dream, they trusted us to add the adjacent bathroom remodel as a finishing touch. In keeping with our light and warm palette we selected ocean blue travertine for the floor and installed a complimentary tile wainscot. The tile wainscot is comprised of hand-made ceramic crackle tile accented with Lunada Bay Selenium Silk blend glass mosaic tile. However the piéce de résistance is the frameless shower enclosure with a wave cut top.
Pett & Associates, LLCRenovated bathroom "After" photo of a gut renovation of a 1960's apartment on Central Park West, New York
Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Small traditional shower room bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, grey tiles, stone tiles, grey walls, mosaic tile flooring and a pedestal sink.
Small traditional shower room bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, grey tiles, stone tiles, grey walls, mosaic tile flooring and a pedestal sink.
Architect's Guild LLCSGM Photography
Photo of a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in New York with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white tiles, stone tiles, marble flooring and flat-panel cabinets.
Photo of a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in New York with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white tiles, stone tiles, marble flooring and flat-panel cabinets.
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.3