Small Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Cotterell & Cophoto credit: Douglas Gibb
Photo of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Glasgow with a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, an integrated sink, grey walls and an open shower.
Photo of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Glasgow with a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, an integrated sink, grey walls and an open shower.
Kreis Grennan ArchitectureDesign ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, an open shower, ceramic flooring and black floors.
BerlinteriorsPhil Dera
This is an example of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, ceramic tiles and an open shower.
This is an example of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, ceramic tiles and an open shower.
EtreCreative take on regency styling with bold stripes, orange accents and bold graphics.
Photo credit: Alex Armitstead
Small victorian bathroom in Hampshire with a wall-mounted sink, a built-in bath, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
Small victorian bathroom in Hampshire with a wall-mounted sink, a built-in bath, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
Azman ArchitectsA sloped roof was utilised in the bathroom to ensure the master bedroom was of a generous size.
Photography: Ben Blossom
Photo of a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in London with a wall-mounted sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, cement tiles, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Photo of a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in London with a wall-mounted sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, cement tiles, beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Schreinerei Fischbach GmbH & Co. KGInspiration for a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Dusseldorf with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, a hinged door and brown worktops.
UserFederico Villa Fotografo
Inspiration for a small scandi shower room bathroom in Milan with an alcove shower, a bidet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, a trough sink and a shower curtain.
Inspiration for a small scandi shower room bathroom in Milan with an alcove shower, a bidet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, a trough sink and a shower curtain.
Transition Interior DesignTransition Interior Design
This is an example of a small scandinavian shower room bathroom in Paris with white walls, concrete worktops, white tiles, metro tiles, a vessel sink, open cabinets and an alcove shower.
This is an example of a small scandinavian shower room bathroom in Paris with white walls, concrete worktops, white tiles, metro tiles, a vessel sink, open cabinets and an alcove shower.
Rock Paper HammerConstruction by Deep Creek Builders
Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Inspiration for a small traditional ensuite bathroom in Louisville with a console sink, glass-front cabinets, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls and mosaic tile flooring.
Inspiration for a small traditional ensuite bathroom in Louisville with a console sink, glass-front cabinets, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls and mosaic tile flooring.
Алеся СемилетоваМихаил Чекалов
This is an example of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tiles, an integrated sink, grey floors and a sliding door.
This is an example of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tiles, an integrated sink, grey floors and a sliding door.
Design ideas for a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Paris with a submerged sink, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination and red walls.
Terracotta Design BuildJeff Herr
Small contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, a submerged sink, marble worktops, a one-piece toilet, metro tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, flat-panel cabinets and white floors.
Small contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, a submerged sink, marble worktops, a one-piece toilet, metro tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, flat-panel cabinets and white floors.
Tuungoo ArquitectosInspiration for a small scandi shower room bathroom in Madrid with light wood cabinets, black and white tiles, an integrated sink, black floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and a shower curtain.
Essentia EnvironmentsThis is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Delhi with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and a vessel sink.
ThellefsenHUBSTAY Boligstyling og indretning
Foto Andreas Vrontos - Zigna
Small scandinavian bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, porcelain tiles, white walls and flat-panel cabinets.
Small scandinavian bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, porcelain tiles, white walls and flat-panel cabinets.
Mia Mortensen PhotographyInspiration for a small scandinavian bathroom in Wiltshire with white tiles and white walls.
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