Small Bathroom Design Ideas
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Indulge Your Vanity
The vanity is typically the only piece of furniture in a small bath so it should make a big impact. Furniture-style vanities have been popular for quite a while and this timeless look is still going strong. There are many pre-made versions available or you can make your own with basic woodworking skills and an old buffet or dresser. Our step-by-step instructions will show you how. 
DIY Your Way to a Fresh Look
No matter how small your bath, gutting and replacing fixtures is an expensive undertaking. Save money by updating what you can yourself. Here, design blogger Layla Palmer gave a builder-basic vanity a trendy cottage-style update with a quart of gray paint and a little distressing with sandpaper.
Add Color With Accessories
Even a minimal splash of color in a small space will add a big dose of fun. Stick to a soft neutral or white color palette for the walls and fixtures to maximize light then mix in just the right amount of color with the shower curtain, towels or accessories. 
Go for a Saturated Shade
Small bathrooms or powder rooms are a great place to try ultra-dark shades you might be scared to use elsewhere. “I had a lot of natural light in the powder room so I didn’t hesitate in choosing black as the main color,” says designer Melissa Miranda. Miranda chose ceiling-reaching “Woods” wallpaper from Cole & Sons to emphasize the height of the room. 
Skirt the Issue
Pedestal sinks are ideal for tight spaces but often show exposed plumbing and offer no hidden storage. An easy-to-sew sink skirt will solve both problems, providing style and function to a bathroom. Learn how to whip one up with our step-by-step instructions.
Add Style Underfoot
The lack of square footage is a good thing when it comes to purchasing new flooring. Even a pricey pick, like this black, gray and white marble hexagonal tile, won’t set your budget back too much. 
Choose Small-Scale Fixtures
In this urban bathroom, designer Vern Yip selected compact, sculptural fixtures to maximize floor space and match the apartment’s streamlined vibe. 
Add Floating Storage
In this small bathroom designed by Jordan Iverson, a floating vanity takes up less visual space without compromising style. A pocket door, instead of a standard swinging door, lends privacy to the bathroom while freeing up floor space.
Put It on a Pedestal
In this bright and cheery basement bathroom, designed by Sarah Richardson, a classic pedestal sink creates the illusion of extra square footage while a bright-white palette keeps the teeny-tiny space from feeling cramped. 
Change the Floor Plan
A cramped floor plan and outdated finishes prompted the remodel of this small master bathroom. Relocating the toilet to the rear wall and adding a wall-mounted sink maximizes the space. The glass mosaic tile feature wall adds movement and draws attention to the high ceilings and skylight. Design by Jennifer Jones 
Kick Up the Color
As this 6-foot-by-7-foot Atlanta bathroom demonstrates, sometimes bold color is all you need to make a big statement. Although this space receives no natural light, the bold kelly green walls give it fresh personality. The ultra-white floor and wainscoting counterbalance the green’s intensity.
Declutter Countertops
Store makeup, prescription items and any personal grooming tools out of sight. Style your countertop with fresh flowers and sweet-smelling lotion or soap. 
Break the Rules
“Powder rooms are usually where I really go all out, break all the rules and use materials that might look ‘over the top’ in larger spaces,” says interior designer Melissa Miranda. Dark colors or bold patterns, like this graphic lattice wallpaper, add dimension and a bit of fun. Design by Jennifer Jones 
Add Spa-Style Extras
Luxury can be found even in a small space. This bathroom has just a standard-sized tub, but the tile, oversized shower head and accessories turn it into a retreat.
Try Open Shelving
Floating shelves provide storage space for style-boosting accesories and bath necessities while making the room appear bigger by allowing you to see all the way to the wall. 
Make Organizing Fun
Make stashing your stuff a little more fun by adding an unexpected splash of color to the inside of your vanity using paint or just a brightly colored adhesive paper. 
Go Big
An advantage of small bathrooms? Smaller prices. “Since the space is usually so small, you can get away with using higher priced materials as you need so little of them,” says interior designer Melissa Miranda. Designer Shelly Reihl David paired a hand-carved marble sink with a modern metallic damask wall covering, gold gilded mirror and amber crystal wall sconces to create this impactful space.
Bring On the Charm
Wood paneling and a chair rail add formality to this charming powder room. Design by Thomas A. Conway