Maximise Space and Style with our 6 Modern Small Bathroom Design Tips

Renovating a small bathroom can be tricky. All you really need is a space-savvy layout, a few key stylized pieces and a minimalist design to not end up with an overcrowded bathroom. Here are our main modern small bathroom design tips that will help create the illusion of space. If you need assistance with planning you can refer to our bathroom renovation checklist.

1. Extend Eyeline with a Clear Shower Frame

A frameless shower screen reduces visual clutter and as a result, gives the illusion of more space in a compact bathroom. As well as being practical, frameless, walk-in showers are modern and add a touch of luxury to any bathroom. They also allow for a continuous flow of light around the bathroom interior.

2. Opt for a Large Mirror

Instead of hanging a small mirror directly above the sink, extend the mirror across a large portion of the wall or the entire wall if space permits. Doing this modern small bathroom design tip has a number of benefits. The mirror will act as a window which reflects light throughout the bathroom and having more light tricks the eye into seeing a larger space. Another benefit of choosing a larger mirror is practicality. When you have more mirror space, more than one person can use the bathroom at a time. 

Full-length mirrors are great if you have space, otherwise, mirrored tiles can subtly boost the reflection of natural light and create the illusion of more space.

3. Get Creative with Storage

Storage efficiency is so important, especially when working with restricted space. Good quality storage options reduce visual clutter which immediately contributes to a larger looking bathroom. Whether it’s with recessed niches in the shower, wall-hung storage or a mirror fronted medicine cabinet, these modern small bathroom design tips guarantee both practicality and modernity. Mounting your towel rail on the shower screen can also allow for more movement throughout a tight space.

4. Brighten Things Up with a Light Colour Palette

Using light and bright colours help to reflect light and make a small bathroom appear larger. While white tiles and white paint guarantee a brighter finish, it can often create a cold and sterile finish. There are a couple of ways to avoid this, whether it’s choosing a grey/white paint colour or introducing warmth with the help of patterned tiles and accessories. Small accessories that work great to introduce pops of colour include toothbrush holders, towels and also indoor plants.

5. Be Mindful of the Door

A traditional hinged door can significantly impact the interior bathroom space. Instead, to make the most of a smaller bathroom, consider a sliding door that can be concealed in an in-wall cavity to create a clean, practical and well-designed bathroom.

6. Always Choose Sleek and Slim Fixtures

For a tightly knit bathroom, regular-sized fixtures can easily make the room look and feel cramped. When planning out your renovation, keep an eye out of compact versions of fixtures that you need, whether it be the sink, toilet or vanity. Slim, compact versions of these make all the difference when it comes to maximising space for storage and movement.

Some other modern small bathroom design tips include using an oval basin sink for more counter space, a wall-mounted faucet to accommodate a narrower sink or vanity, and a wall-mounted vanity to maximise floor space.

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