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Small Bathroom Ideas That Actually Work

Key takeaways

  • Clear glass makes a shower feel part of the room
  • Wall-hung vanities and toilets show more floor
  • Recessed niches save space
  • Layered lighting makes small rooms feel bigger

Small bathrooms are not a problem, they are a puzzle. A few smart decisions can make a tiny room feel generous.

Open up the sightlines

A clear glass panel instead of a curtain lets your eye travel across the whole room. A curbless shower with matching floor tile makes the floor feel bigger still.

Lift things off the floor

Wall-hung toilets and floating vanities show more floor, which reads as more space and makes cleaning easier.

Store inside the walls

Recessed niches and shallow medicine cabinets add storage without taking floor space. Tall, narrow towers use height instead of width.

Light it well

Layered lighting removes dark corners. A mirror and a light color on walls bounce light around, and a well-placed window or skylight changes everything.

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Common questions

What is the best layout for a small bathroom?

It depends on the room, but a single wall of fixtures or a shower in place of a tub often frees space. We look at your room and suggest options.

Can you move walls to make a bathroom bigger?

Sometimes. We look at what is on the other side and whether the wall holds the house up.

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