Small and Functional Bathroom Design Ideas For Cozy Homes
By Marina Resto
in Bathroom / Decorating Ideas / Design and Decorate / Homes / Rooms / Small Spaces
Designer Storage
Arrange glass storage for an elegant designer finish.
Traditional Bathroom
This traditional bathroom has hotel-like elements.
Coordinating Color
Coordinating color creates a seamless and sleek room.
Blue & Bold
Blue walls with a touch of yellow and rustic wood.
Simple And Minimal
Simplistic, minimalistic design with a plant for a fresh focal point.
Banana Leaf Wallpaper
Wallpaper and space-saving elements.
Geometric Tiles
Geometric shapes with a pop of yellow.
Coastal Theme
Coastal theme with lots of white.
Modern And Blue
Modern design with clean shades of blue and a touch of wood.
Shabby Chic Country
Country style with an antique and warm feel.
Creative Storage
Hidden storage and pastels.
Dramatic Ceiling
Wallpaper on ceiling and dark-colored walls for dramatic feel.
Faux Wallpaper
Faux wallpaper painted with gold -olored paint.
Red Clawfoot Tub
Red clawfoot tub and bold prints mixed with solids.
Cement Walls
Cement walls with gold finishes.
Kids Bathroom
Primary colors tied in with traditional white.
Decoupage Art
Decoupage art gives an eclectic feel.
Simplistic Design
This simple bathroom is white, bright and full of light.
Pebble Stone Floor
Pebble stone floor and double mirrors.
Romantic And Elegant
Pastel and gray tones with fresh flowers.
Masculine Tones
Deep blues and browns create masculine vibes.
Large Mirror
Big wall mirrors make small spaces appear larger.
Exposed Brick Accent
Accent wall with exposed brick joined with gray and neutral tones.
Antiqued Cabinet
Mint-colored antiqued storage cabinet.
Corner Shelves
Corner shelving adds more storage and is a simple way to decorate.
Lace Valance
Lace valance adds elegance and flair.
Horizontal Stripes
Horizontal stripes make the room appear larger.
Floor-to-Ceiling Curtain
A floor-to-ceiling shower curtain adds height to the room.
Organized Eclectic
Organized and polished eclectic look.
Clean And Bright
Bright paint and yellow/coastal accents.
Small bathrooms may seem like a difficult design task to take on; however, these spaces may introduce a clever design challenge to add to your plate. Creating a functional and storage-friendly bathroom may be just what your home needs.
Every design element in a small bathroom should have a purpose and be functional in some way or another to create a space-saving sanctuary. Before you dive in, if you are looking for space-saving furniture ideas, be sure to check out our top products for small bathrooms.
Small bathroom ideas
Recreate this look for your own bathroom with this white ladder. Image: Africa Studio/Shutterstock
1. Add Storage
Instead of stuffing them in large cabinets, showcase your colorful, textured towels in open shelving. This will add warmth and playful colors to your space and eliminate unwanted large furniture pieces. Other ideas:
- Stack floating shelves to add storage in a fashionable way.
- Colorful storage ladders showcase personality and are a great place to store containers.
- Sink skirts add flair and hide cleaning products.
- Wooden crates can be stacked, drilled into the wall or placed on the ground for accessible storage.
A woven basket can help you keep your bathroom organized. Image: Waleed Shah/Shutterstock
2. Be Functional
Functionality is key for a small bathroom. Small rooms can easily lead to unwanted clutter, so make sure you’re adding only design elements that are functional. Don’t add knick-knacks or objects that don’t serve a purpose.
- Store cotton balls and swabs in glass jars on floating shelves.
- Install a hamper under the sink.
- Minimize counter space by storing (rather than displaying) personal products.
- Add stackable baskets underneath cabinets and above washer/dryer units.
Coordinating your colors across your entire home can really help create a cohesive look. Image: Tracy Ben/Shutterstock
3. Plan Your Palette
When it’s time to paint, make sure you have planned your color palette. Keep in mind that painting a wall an accent color takes time. Use neutral colors to make your bathroom feel calm and aesthetically pleasing.
- Create a neutral color palette to form the base theme of your bathroom.
- Utilize textures and patterns in neutral tones to add creativity and depth.
- Remember that the color white is associated with cleanliness.
Add elements of surprise in a small space to make it memorable. Image: Breadmaker/Shutterstock
4. Add Pops of Color
An alternative to painting is to add pops of color by showcasing colorful hand towels, bathroom tile, rugs or even robes to create your own ambiance and flair.
- Hang bold, vibrant towels or robes to add color and personality.
- Display stylish soap dishes and accessories for a designer touch.
- Paint your mirror frame an accent color.
I really like the tip about adding pops of color. That is something that helps a small space feel bigger if done correctly. A little bit of color can open up a space. That is definitely a tactic to use when redecorating a bathroom.
Who knew religious imagery could be incorporated in a bathroom? Good 🙂
THis is amazing..
There is nothing better than getting into a hot shower at the end of a long day. My husband and I have been wanting to do some remodeling to our master bathroom and I would love to have any one of these designs. They look so functional for their size and I love the shower doors in some of these designs! These have given me some great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Amazing!
I wish out bathroom was just slightly bigger so we could add a functional shelf in there. The place is just big enough for you to fit and that’s about it. I can’t wait to move into my first home and decorate and modify it any way I want!
Some very useful pieces of advice for my journey to creating my new bathroom improvement, as well as the great photos, so thank you!
In particular your thoughts on colour schemes and storage areas are areas that I will need to think about to improve my bathroom space.
It is really a fantastic idea to make a small bathroom in such a lovey way. I liked your instruction and tips that you have shared,that not only enhance the look value but also increase the resale value.I think a great deal of thoughts have gone into this home improvement.Keep it up with those good ideas.
Okay, I really love that last picture with the mask on the wall. That’s definitely something I’d love to have on my bathroom wall and I think it would look really stunning! I can’t wait to design something like this soon and hopefully I can achieve the look of that last picture!
These are some really great tips for anyone looking into remodeling or rejuvenating their bathroom. I have had the hardest time finding good storage options for my small downstairs bathroom, but that standing shelf unit actually looks really nice, I may have to try to find one like it. Thanks so much for writing, I’ll be referring back to this as I move along with my design.
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Thanks,
Amy
Thank you for this post, but it’s albeit naive: you’ll need much more than these small ideas if you are going to realize smth awesome. As far as I know, these bathroom ideas are trustworthy.
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I love all the ideas. Definitely going to try the colour coordinated one myself. It looks amazing. The good news is you don’t need much to implement it. I plan on doing my bathroom spring cleaning (I know, a bit late) and then try out your suggestion.
Excellent post. Bathtub refinishing is also an affordable alternative to replacing an old or damaged tub.
Awesome ideas! I always use homemade cleaning products to keep the bath nice & clean.
Great blog thank you.
Staying in the UK i can tell you that space is a big problem this side my bathroom is tiny! Y
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Thank for sharing your idea about bathroom designs i am also looking for the same your blog is really helpful for us. Thank you once again for providing this to us.
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Thanks for sharing.
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