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Even tiny details can offer quite a bit of impact, as you can see in this small bathroom design by Anastasia Casey. Black tiling, a gorgeous vanity, framed oil painting, and industrial vase with pink roses help bring this space to life. This grownup pink bathroom, designed by Palmieri, features a textured pink wallpaper, a gilded mirror, and crisp white details elsewhere. Small bathrooms and powder rooms provide us with an opportunity to be a little more playful than we might be elsewhere.
Add Mood Lighting
Take your cue from Elizabeth Vergara, interior designer and founder of Vergara Homes, by adding dimension via veining in a stone sink top, light fixtures, and tiny details. Earthy elements can make small bathrooms feel extra cozy and inviting. In this design, a handsome wooden statement sink offers instant wow and is complemented by gold fixtures, a wooden mirror, and recessed shelves painted in a beautiful clay hue. "For this powder bathroom, I painted the entire room—walls, ceiling, etc.—in Benjamin Moore's Tilled Soil," says interior designer Mary Patton of Mary Patton Design.
Go for Light and Airy Colors
Recessed shelves in the shower are convenient, save space, and give essentials a home. While light and bright is beautiful, there's something innately alluring about a moody black bathroom. A hook rack is a smart way to leaverage wallspace in a small bathroom, and it also provides a home for towels and other odds and ends.
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Add a Small Bench
A slim ladder adds character to a small bathroom while also serving as a place to hang your towels. The wood texture of the ladder in this design by Collected Interiors also lends some warmth. Fun tiling in your shower can make this part of a small bathroom feel particularly special. In this space, a blue quilt-like pattern wows in an otherwise simple design. This small bathroom effortlessly blends minimalism with maximalism.
Hang Dark Wallpaper
English says she likes to treat small bathrooms as a jewelry boxes. "It’s a wonderful opportunity to make a maximum statement using a few key elements," she says. "Amazing sconces, artwork, tile, paint and plumbing go a long way to making a small bathroom become a special room."
Ground the Space with a Rug
"Lighter colors will always make a space appear larger than it is where this bathroom is prominently white, which elongates the space." For a creative solution that doesn't sacrifice on style, consider narrow, vertical lights as pictured here in a design by interior designer Cory Rodeheaver of Spectrum Design Group. Dark floors add both a feeling of warmth and luxuriousness to a small bathroom. They also contrast beautifully with an otherwise crisp white aesthetic.
Consider Pink and Gold
Floating vanities are trending partly because they offer an unexpected design touch to the bathroom, but they also serve a function. The bathroom appears more spacious because the vanity allows the flooring to extend all the way to the wall. Color lovers, take your cue from this Moroccan-themed bathroom designed by Sam Lund of Simply Sam. The colorful mirror frame and rug, paired with splashes of yellow, feel fresh and happy.
Splurge on a Special Piece
He says to get playful with your lighting choices, which makes for a fun experience for you and your guests. When possible, incorporate as much natural light into your small bathroom as possible. This may include installing a new window, widening an existing window, or adding a skylight. You can also increase natural light by using sheer window dressings if any at all.
The colorful tropical wallpaper does the most work and is tempered with a simple white sink and mirror. Space is especially sparse in half bathrooms, which means a tiny sink may fit the room more organically. This black marble sink is small in stature and helps save space, but it still makes a statement. Medicine cabinets are inherently slim, but you can save even more space by installing as a custom-designed recessed medicine cabinet and mirrors, Rodeheaver says.
Tie everything together with additional black details—including hardware and planters—like in this design by Block Renovation. In this design by Los Angeles-based design firm The Layered House, shiny black tiling in the shower adds texture and high drama. The leopard wallpaper and matte black countertop lean into the moody theme.
If bright colors or artsy details aren't your thing, take your cue from Jeff Streich of Prime Renovations. This black, gray, and white palette has a chic, urban hotel aesthetic. "Take a risk with a saturated paint color or bold wallpaper print."
It creates a bit more separation between the shower and the rest of the room, but still helps the space feel large. "The good news is that the options for attractive medicine cabinets have skyrocketed." Bring the outdoors in by infusing green touches throughout your small bathroom, as done here by interior designer Libby Palmieri, founder of House of L Designs. A ribbon of green subway tiles, floral wallpaper, and a green vanity make this space dreamy and welcoming. "When choosing colors for a small bathroom space, don't be afraid to pick bold colors for the focal point that will give the small space that wow factor," says interior designer Amy Switzer.
"Even though the space is small, the rich, dark color creates depth. And, when paired with a modern sconce and a vintage French print, the space becomes a layered mix of modern and vintage." This bright bathroom design is mostly white but sidesteps the expected via a modular vanity painted in a bold hue. If you like the concept of a frameless shower door but want a bit more dimension, consider one with metal latticework, like in this small bathroom design by Block Renovation.
This runner sits between the sink and shower—and just in front of the tub—providing warmth and character. If you're a serial soaker, don't feel like you have to abandon your dreams of a luxurious tub in a small bathroom. If you want a shower and a tub, install a showerhead on the wall that empties into the tub. "Powder rooms don’t have to have the same functionality as a primary bath when it comes to things like lighting," says Jovanelly.
Maximizing the square footage and organizational options in a small bathroom is crucial. "Think through the layout to maximize how you are able to use the space efficiently," says Elizabeth Rees, co-founder of Chasing Paper. "For example, you could choose a vanity instead of a pedestal if you need a place for storage." Shelf brackets can add a cluttered feel while also taking up precious real estate space.
Custom built-ins—as pictured in this design by interior designer Maggie Winshall—are a brilliant choice in small bathrooms because they optimize storage. "We always make sure we build our built-ins to seamlessly integrate with the room's architecture," Vergara says. "This will enhance organization, and it’s a practical solution to maximize the space and functionality in small living areas." Built-ins can also potentially add value to your property. A simple painted vanity with a beautiful stone countertop and unique hardware can dress up a space, says interior designer Annette English. A bright and neutral color scheme can help make a small bathroom sparkle.
