30 Decorating Ideas for the Small Bathroom (1)

Discover 30 ideas and inspirations for decorating and furnishing a small bathroom. Whether you own or rent, this article will help you see more clearly. Make this room a trendy, cocooning and practical place where it is good to spend time!

1. Choose furniture with clean lines for a small modern bathroom

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For a modern and designer bathroom, we forget all the frills and heavy furniture, too rococo. Get inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian designs : the lines are straight, the materials simple. Whether for furniture or for accessories (such as mirrors or storage), this rule prevails. A very classic white tiling completes the whole and emphasizes the lines. Designer furniture, trendy tiling, timeless colors, clarity… Forget grandmother’s bathrooms and favor the latest decorating trends for a modern bathroom.

2. Use a storage unit on wheels

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If you do not have the space to install or fix furniture for the storage of all your belongings in your small bathroom, opt for a cart on wheels, simple and practical to to move. This is a very practical solution if you don’t have a lot of beauty products .

3. Add touches of gold for a chic decorative effect

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In a classic bathroom, metal or golden brass are a solution to make it more trendy and one of the key accessories of a chic bathroom . Inspired by Art Deco, gold highlights unsexy bathroom elements, such as the shower bar or the toilet flush.

4. Get inspired by the industrial decor style

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Think about it: canopies allow you to partition a room or create partitions , without losing brightness. It is a practical solution to partition the space between the shower and the rest of the bathroom, or even to have a bathroom integrated into a master bedroom type bedroom.

5. Think of the pocket door

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Opening a door can encroach on bathroom space, especially when it is very small. Replace your interior door with a pocket door, which slides into the wall without taking up space.

6. Install metro tiles

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The elongated subway tiling gives the illusion of a room larger than it really is. Choose a very classic white model. Paired with a pretty treated parquet floor for the bathroom, this creates a small, but contemporary powder room.

7. Furnish the small bathroom with a suspended washbasin cabinet

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To save space visually , the washbasin cabinet can be suspended. The space available below can then be left free or be optimized with storage baskets to slip in bathroom linen or beauty products.

8. Enjoy a small bathroom with bath and shower

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Why choose between a bathtub and a shower? Thanks to a judicious arrangement, it is possible to have both in a small bathroom! Each space must be exploited in order to maximize the development potential . A bathtub, a shower, a toilet and a sink area, large wall mirrors, storage niches… In short, you can have the essentials of a bathroom without giving up your desires!

9. Use the same tiles on all the walls

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In order not to lose the optical illusion, choose a very classic white tile . Bright, it highlights the different elements of the bathroom, while providing an impression of length and depth.

10. Choose a fully open shower

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If you are not too freakish, the open shower is a very good alternative to conventional showers for a small and narrow bathroom. Prefer a water jet with a high head, rather than a hand shower, to avoid ending up with a flooded room after each shower. Whether it is walk-in, in a cabin or whether it is a simple basin, the shower is often preferred in small bathrooms. Less bulky than a bathtub, it is a real asset!

11. Integrate the shower behind the sink

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The wall that separates the shower from the rest of the bathroom is well thought out here, since it allows to have a real shower area and a real toilet / preparation area. White wall tiles make the room larger, as does using the same tile on the floor to visually extend the space in the shower.

12. Arrange a small shower in the attic

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The converted attic offers additional space to extend the house . But the under-slope can sometimes cause space concerns. Avoid partitioning the room to keep all the light, and create an open shower.

13. Create a niche in the shower

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The niche is a functional and designer storage solution, to have all your toiletries close at hand in the shower. Make the niche stand out by tiling it with colored tiles or that contrast with the rest of the tiles used in the shower stall.

14. Install a small free-standing bathtub

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If you dream of a bathtub, know that this idea is not incompatible with the development of a small bathroom. All you need to do is make the right sanitary choices and have a few tips to optimize space . Slightly raised, the free- standing bathtub gives the impression of a less bulky item than a simple bathtub placed on the floor. Installed on a parquet or a light tile, the optical illusion works perfectly!

15. Install storage furniture in the extension of the bathtub

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In small bathrooms, every square meter should be used intelligently . If you have a bit of space between the tub and the wall, turn it into a storage space for your cosmetics or bathroom linens. The top of the cabinet allows you to add some decorative elements such as plants or trinkets.

16. Choose a practical layout

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In small spaces, the simplest arrangements are the most effective . Rounded shapes take up less space, especially in room corners. A simple arrangement of a small bathroom saves space and installs a small bathtub.

17. Place the bathtub in the shower cabin

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In the back of the room, if you have a long bathroom , you can install the shower and the bathtub in the same place. There are two solutions for this: having two separate facilities with a bathtub and an open shower, or opting for a bath-shower.

18. Get inspired by tubs

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Get inspired by small Parisian apartments and their tubs to design your small bathroom. Round bathtubs should be installed at the back of the room to save space. Also consider installing wall shelves above, to optimize storage.

19. Install high storage for beauty products

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Having a toilet in a bathroom is more and more common. It saves space in the house – since we have one less room – but it can sometimes cause some problems in terms of layout. As in any small room in the house, when you lack floor space, think vertical. Wall storage such as shelves or lockers are a solution to save storage without taking up more space in a small room.

20. Fix the toilet on the washbasin cabinet

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In a long bathroom, the toilet can be installed in this direction of the room in order to save space. Create a 2-in-1 cabinet that combines the toilet and sink in a small space. Opt for a suspended toilet , in order to save significant space.

21. Install a space-saving corner toilet

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In a small room, angles can be wasted space. So think about corner furniture or sanitary facilities optimized to be installed in these spaces, especially if you have a very small bathroom.

22. Choose a toilet with an integrated hand basin

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WCs with an integrated hand basin are a solution to save space. They also save money and reduce water consumption.

23. Get inspired by boutique hotels

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If you have a really very small bathroom, take inspiration from boutique hotels, which often offer original concepts. Futuristic decoration, pop colors, bathroom open to the bedroom… The originality here is a real asset.

24. Go for a contrasting color

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Use a color on items like the vanity unit, shelves and cupboards in the room. These will be highlighted. This contrast works perfectly well in a bathroom furnished in a classic style: white wall tiles, pine furniture, round mirror, etc.

25. Select brightly colored furniture

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In a small bathroom, bright colors such as red, yellow, green, fuchsia or even turquoise bring a bohemian touch to the room. Do not hesitate to select 2 or 3 pieces of furniture maximum in bright colors, to furnish your completely white bathroom.

26. Lay vintage tiles

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Vintage tiles often have faded or pastel colors, which add color without overdoing it . It is a solution to decorate a small bathroom without being afraid of getting bored of the chosen color.

27. Put plants

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Placed on shelves, the windowsill or even on the floor, in a basket, houseplants are a very easy way to add color to a small bathroom without having a big budget.

28. Create a place for the washing machine

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The washing machine is found more and more in our bathrooms. And this, even in small spaces! With a few tips, your machine will fit perfectly into this small room. In the apartments, the washing machine generally finds its place in the kitchen or the bathroom, since these rooms offer water inlets. And in a small bathroom, you can easily install your machine!

Above the machine, install a work surface to save space. It is thus used to put your beauty products. If possible, choose a washing machine that visually fits into your decor. Manufacturers now offer white machines, but also black or gray.

29. Set up a mini laundry room in the bathroom

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Above the washing machine, install a few wooden or tiled shelves (depending on the style of your bathroom) to store your household products, laundry, etc. Install a few storage boxes to decorate the ensemble while organizing this laundry area.

30. Bet on pop colors

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Who says color is forbidden in small bathrooms? Whether it’s tiling or painting, here are some tips to add color to this room without overloading it ! The advantage of the bathroom is that most of the elements that make it up are white. This allows you to dare some fantasies on the walls or the floor , adopting bright colors, without the whole being too overloaded. Still make sure that the colors are complementary to keep consistency.