7 smart ideas for small bathrooms

Lei Adrienne Segovia – Homify Lei Adrienne Segovia – Homify
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In most houses, a bathroom is probably one of the smallest areas of the house; and for those homeowners that are not fortunate in living spaces in terms of size, can you imagine how even smaller their bathrooms might be? 

Small-scale bathrooms may technically be little in size, but you don't have to settle there. You just need some inspiration, and we'll help you with that! Using the right color palette, smart storage solutions, illusion of bathroom elements, and a few tricks and tips will definitely get you going. Here are 7 smart and easy ideas for bathrooms with small spaces.  

1. A lighter palette makes a space wider

It all depends on the right color palette. Possibly known as a general belief in interior designing, painting walls and the ceiling in a lighter color will ultimately widen a space. The lighter the color, the wider the space. 

In this design sample, the walls, the ceiling, and even the floors are all painted in clean white. Imagine if it was painted in brick red or navy blue, then the illusion of space would feel compact. This is the smartest tip you could get when wanting to make any bathroom a little more spacious than its original size. An added tip is by leaving the walls blank and minimal (or possibly free) of wall decor. 

2. Organized storage tip

Storage solutions for smaller spaces vary in different approaches. Some would use hidden compartments, dual-use furniture, or even the traditional storage bins and baskets. 

Pictured above, this bathroom design features a very functional built-in cabinet. Evident for its large size, many of you may wonder How does that make my bathroom wider?. Well, this design provides a single area for all bathroom essentials that need to be stored or hidden to avoid the clutter. Ditch out the portable bins that can be placed anywhere and start organizing your towels, hair products, mud masks, and other essentials in a single large area. 

3. The illusion of the mirror

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Of course, the mirror -- the reflective illusion it gives to any space is amazing! Simply hang it to your bathroom wall and you will quickly feel like your bathroom has expanded twice its size! Any size would do, but a larger mirror like in this sample is the best one you could get. 

4. An accent wall makes a big difference

Your color palette doesn't have to be all plain and bland. Add a little life to your bathroom by coating a side of the wall with a different color. Again, stay away from the darker side of the color chart and focus on neutral tones and soft pastels. This calming bathroom design features a cream floor-to-ceiling palette and a pastel blue accent wall. The touch of blue makes the bathroom more relaxing and soothing to your senses. 

5. The power of natural light

Who doesn't love natural light welcomed into the room? Sure, lighting fixtures are great additions to your bathroom since it provides the adequate amount of lighting that you need, but adding a window that invites warm sun rays into the room is unbeatable. Natural light basically makes the bathroom a lot more spacious because of the open ambience. 

6. Potential patterns

Certain patterns might be too complicated and complex that cause rooms to appear smaller. That's why a good choice of patterned textiles must be considered and pondered upon. Large horizontal stripes, big squares, and even zigzag stripes (like the one above) are great design options you can definitely try. Not only does it help the bathroom appear a bit bigger, but it obviously adds character and personality to the room -- stylish and beneficial!

7. The element of wood

Oftentimes understated, wood is actually a great choice of material for small bathrooms. The clean, furnished wooden texture just makes the room feel a bit bigger. As shown above, the wooden cabinets' warmth and natural feel provide a spacious subtlety to this bathroom. 

Thinking of redecorating your small bathroom? Check out the most common bathroom decorating mistakes you need to avoid!

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