67 Small Bathroom Ideas from the House and Garden Archives

The designers of this Mayfair Apartment Worked with the architect to ensure there was room for a generous vanity, large shower and bath.

Christopher Horwood

Get in storage wherever you can: You’ll need somewhere to keep all your lotions, potions, and beautifying products, so you can make sure they’re contributing aesthetically. If you use PanelingCreate a small shelf on top of the paneling where you can place your toothbrush and cosmetics; Install hooks everywhere you want to hang towels or dressing gowns. For loos where the cistern has boxing, make sure there is enough space to place items on top of the boxing. Ancient or Bobbin shelvesAlso, combine perfectly with a small bathroom. Follow the adage that if everything has a place, you won’t feel a small bathroom size.

No matter its size, a room will have four walls, each a perfect canvas that reflects one’s desires in decoration. Tongue-and-groove For example, paneling in a small bathroom is a great way to demarcate spaces (you can use it, for example, to create a special zone for a bath), and gives a traditional look while avoiding complications. Wallpaper In poorly ventilated rooms. If you have ventilation in the bathroom, on the other hand, we love it Bathroom wallpaper – Nothing adds character quite like that. Tiles and backsplashes also offer ample opportunity for inventiveness: a small bathroom is the perfect place to try out some beautiful tiles. Backsplash Experiment with bespoke panels for the sink (you won’t need much) or behind the bath or shower.

Once you’ve paneled, wall-papered, or tiled your small bathroom, let art be your next consideration. It may seem counter-intuitive Hang art In the bathroom (and it may not be where you want to keep valuable pictures), but prints, posters, photographs and other framed pieces will add plenty of appeal.

How to add character to your small bathroom

Owners of This 1930s Georgian-style house Keen to give it an established look while avoiding any stuffiness. So they asked designer Henry Fitzwilliam-Leigh to create an exclusive interior full of unique details. Blue tiles from Waterworks and a bespoke mirror create a pleasing contrast with the woodwork in this bathroom’s custom-mixed orange from the papers and paints.

Paul Massey

Is there anything worse than looking bland under harsh bathroom lights? We know there are a lot of requirements Bathroom lightingBut creating a thoughtful plan will go a long way in such a small room. Stores like Pooky, Original BTC and Hector Finch sell plenty of IP-rated lights that are still pretty and elegant (and help you avoid the low-light pitfalls that come with basic, dull lighting).

When it comes to small bathroom ideas, the small details matter the most. Pay attention to the room Fixtures and Fittings: Faucets, towel-rails, light switches, handles and hooks are things you touch, so splash some on these if you can.

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