Small Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Studio 511The children's bathroom has playful wallpaper and a custom designed vanity that integrates into the wainscot around the room. Interior Design by Ashley Whitakker.
Optimise HomeDonal Murphy Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Dublin with a wall mounted toilet, black and white tiles, a wall-mounted sink and multi-coloured floors.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Dublin with a wall mounted toilet, black and white tiles, a wall-mounted sink and multi-coloured floors.
Aurélien VivierAurélien Vivier © 2015 Houzz
Small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Lyon with a claw-foot bath, grey tiles, white walls, concrete flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
Small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Lyon with a claw-foot bath, grey tiles, white walls, concrete flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
Ute Günther wachgeküsst INNENARCHITEKTUR+DESIGNwww.christianburmester.com
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Munich with open cabinets, white tiles, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, a vessel sink, white walls, wooden worktops and black worktops.
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Munich with open cabinets, white tiles, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, a vessel sink, white walls, wooden worktops and black worktops.
Anna Kovalchenko InteriorsThis is an example of a small coastal shower room bathroom in Malaga with a corner shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, ceramic flooring, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink and a hinged door.
Mark Reilly ArchitecturePeter Medilek
Design ideas for a small classic half tiled bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mounted sink, white tiles, a submerged bath, ceramic tiles, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Design ideas for a small classic half tiled bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mounted sink, white tiles, a submerged bath, ceramic tiles, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Saltbox Interiors LondonPhoto of a small contemporary grey and yellow ensuite bathroom in Surrey with a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a wall-mounted sink, metro tiles and an open shower.
This is an example of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tiles, mosaic tiles, green walls, mosaic tile flooring and green floors.
Boclaud ArchitectureSmall contemporary shower room bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls and an open shower.
Elise SomThomas Loof
Photo of a small traditional shower room bathroom in New York with a pedestal sink, an alcove shower, white tiles, white walls, stone tiles and ceramic flooring.
Photo of a small traditional shower room bathroom in New York with a pedestal sink, an alcove shower, white tiles, white walls, stone tiles and ceramic flooring.
Constanza Subijana/HS DECORThis is an example of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Madrid with a vessel sink, multi-coloured floors, an open shower, a walk-in shower, black and white tiles and beige walls.
Peter Landers PhotographyPeter Landers
Inspiration for a small contemporary shower room bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, white walls, a corner shower, brown tiles and white tiles.
Inspiration for a small contemporary shower room bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, white walls, a corner shower, brown tiles and white tiles.
Pett & Associates, LLCRenovation of 1960's bathroom in New York City. Dimensions, less than 5"-0" x 8'-0". Thassos marble subway tiles with Blue Celeste mosaic and slabs. Kohler shower head and sprays, Furniture Guild vanity, Toto faucet and toilet
Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCThe soft green opalescent tile in the shower and on the floor creates a subtle tactile geometry, in harmony with the matte white paint used on the wall and ceiling; semi gloss is used on the trim for additional subtle contrast. The sink has clean simple lines while providing much-needed accessible storage space. A clear frameless shower enclosure allows unobstructed views of the space.
Nerland Building & Restoration, Inc.David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Inspiration for a small victorian ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, marble flooring and a vessel sink.
Inspiration for a small victorian ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, marble flooring and a vessel sink.
Spruce, LLCThis guest bathroom has white marble tile in the shower and small herringbone mosaic on the floor. The shower tile is taken all the way to the ceiling to emphasize height and create a larger volume in an otherwise small space.
large 12 x24 marble tiles were cut down in three widths, to create a pleasing rhythm and pattern. The sink cabinet also has a marble top.
KIM Architecture + DesignDesign ideas for a small modern shower room bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, beige tiles, white tiles, ceramic flooring, a two-piece toilet, flat-panel cabinets, ceramic tiles, beige walls, solid surface worktops, beige floors, a sliding door and feature lighting.
Pett & Associates, LLCGuest Bathroom
Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, a wall-mounted sink, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, metro tiles, mosaic tile flooring, grey walls and flat-panel cabinets.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, a wall-mounted sink, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, metro tiles, mosaic tile flooring, grey walls and flat-panel cabinets.
Jim Boles Custom HomesDesign ideas for a small farmhouse bathroom in Austin with a two-piece toilet, white tiles, white walls, a pedestal sink and multi-coloured floors.
Mattingly Thaler ArchitecturePool House Bath
Sharon Risedorph photography
Small mediterranean bathroom in San Francisco with a wall mounted toilet, blue tiles, mosaic tiles, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile flooring and a submerged sink.
Small mediterranean bathroom in San Francisco with a wall mounted toilet, blue tiles, mosaic tiles, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile flooring and a submerged sink.
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