10 Best Bathroom Designs for Small Space

If you have a small bathroom space, it’s easy to believe that there is not as much you can do with that space as you could if you had a huge bathroom, however, you might be surprised by some of the results people can achieve.

Whether you are looking for small bathroom design ideas or maybe ensuite design ideas, we’ve got some great tips on maximising the space you have in your bathroom.

In this post, we share with you our top ten tips for small bathroom ideas – from the vanities and furniture you use to the way you can use light and mirrors to enhance your small bathroom space.

The bathroom layout for small bathrooms is crucial to maximising the space – the wrong layout can seriously restrict the amount of space you have to work with and whilst you may be dictated by the location of pipes and outlets, there is still plenty you can do to maximise any small bathroom space.

1. Slim Vanities/Basins

Perfect for smaller spaces. Today, living space is the ultimate luxury. And it's often in the bathroom that space becomes a real issue. In a small bathroom, the Slim vanity proves a real space saver.  The shorter projection (370MM) of the vanity leaves a larger area in the middle of the room to turn around and use all the facilities with ease. 

Featuring: Elementi Slim Vanities & Elementi Bare Wall Basin

2. Wall Hung Vanities

Wall hung vanities visually increases the size of the bathroom, giving you the illusion the room is bigger than it actually is. The Studio Plus range and Tempo range are a combination of imported contemporary products and New Zealand made furniture combining high quality components and materials with superior craftsmanship to produce crisp, cutting edge designs that are not only beautiful but built to last.

Featuring: Elementi Tempo Wall Vanity & Elementi Studio Plus Wall Vanity

3. Tile all the way up

Floor to ceiling tiles makes your bathroom feel taller than it actually is. This is a great way to create the illusion of more space in smaller bathroom spaces. Whether it’s your ensuite, or guest bathroom, floor to ceiling tiling not only makes the space look bigger, but it delivers a stunning finish to any bathroom design.

4. Clear glass on showers

Frosted and textured glass showers can create a barrier within a room, acting as another wall which is not great for small bathrooms so consider using clear glass. If space allows, an open walk-in shower with no glass can also help to enhance a small bathroom space.

Featuring: Victoria & Albert Mozzano freestanding bath, Barcelona Freestanding Basin 

5.  Colour

Paint the ceiling in your bathroom the same colour as the walls. Also, try to keep everything in the same tone. Usually, a pale colour will help to create a feeling of space in small bathrooms. Pale colours also help to create the feeling of more light in a bathroom which can also help to improve the overall feeling of space. Whether you are painting or tiling, try and keep the colours in a small bathroom design pale and light and you will create a feeling of extra space.

Featuring: Elementi Quadra Wall Vanity & Elementi Box Wall Vanity

6. Robe hooks

Use robe hooks to hang towels. Hooks save on space especially if you don’t have room for a large towel rail.

Popular robe hooks include: Grohe Essentials Robe Hook, Elementi Astral Double Robe Hook, Bagno Design Ovale Robe Hook  

7. Mirrors

An obvious choice is to create the illusion of depth using mirrors to trick the eye into thinking the space is larger than it is. A mirror is an essential element of any bathroom design, large or small and it’s important to choose a mirror that adds the illusion of depth without taking over the entire space. Elementi and Parisi both have a range of bathroom mirrors in a range of sizes that can fit most small bathroom designs.

Featuring: Elementi Mirror Cabinet & Parisi Envy Mirror

8. Tapware

It can be a good idea to choose smaller tapware when working with smaller spaces, especially when installed on a small vanity/basin. Smaller doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style. Vado has a range of basin taps that are ideal for smaller bathroom spaces and American Standard also offers a good collection of basin mixers that will fit perfectly with a slim wall vanity.

Featuring: Vado i-Tech Life Infra-red Basin Mixer & American Standard Simplicity Basin Mixer

9. Wall hung pans.

With the cistern concealed within the wall a wall hung pan usually has a shorter projection. Similar to a wall hung vanity it makes the room seem bigger and feel less cluttered. Wall hung pans are not only practical space saver, but they are also super-stylish. You will need to pair your wall hung pan with a push plate that also fits into the wall and again, there are some really great styles that will enhance your small bathroom design.

Featuring: Parisi Ellisse Wall hung Pan and ArtCeram File Wall Hung Pan

10. Lighting

Ensure the room has plenty of light. If there is not enough natural light considering brightening up your bathroom with additional lighting. Your fixtures and fittings can also help to enhance the lighting in your bathroom. Whilst black taps are definitely on-trend, they can make the space feel much smaller so consider chrome, brushed nickel of brushed gold to keep things lighter in smaller spaces.

Featuring: Zucchetti Colours Tapware & Mixers

 

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Post updated: 15 December 2021