Decorations of different rooms bring different challenges. While rewarding, decorating spaces like small bathrooms can be tricky.
The great news is that they don’t need to be all that challenging. The key is to make the most of your space, and we have more than 20 decor tips and ideas to help you stay on a budget while enhancing your small bathroom. Let’s get started!
Wallpaper With a Floral Feel
Looking for a feminine or vintage touch? You can choose to add a chic aesthetic to your small bathroom with beautiful floral wallpaper. Not only does it add a more “nature-based” feel, but it also immediately elevates the small space, especially when paired with a with a country-style waste bin, a floral piece, and a portrait-style mirror.
A Feminine Touch
The biggest challenge with small spaces is making them look more open. For a comfortable and welcoming feel with a feminine flair, consider vintage pieces, such as a uniquely shaped mirror, timeless artwork, and aesthetically pleasing light fixtures.
Light Modern
The secret ingredient to making any space feel more open is to decorate it with a light palette, complemented by black accents to add tasteful contrast. Small, modern bathrooms look especially spacious with this approach, especially when combined with the visually intriguing terrazzo tile.
A “Spacious” Shower
If you utilize a half-glass door in a shower-only bathroom, it gives the entire space the illusion of being larger than it is. Considering black fixtures to accent the lighter space around the shower, and for a real decorative touch, try adding a plant on the outside edge of the shower.
While it sounds like a lot for a small bathroom, the mind interprets any space with multiple decorations as feeling larger than it actually is.
Unique Vintage
Few things give a small space character like a touch of unique, rustic vintage. To give the bathroom an inviting touch of country living, try a small, practical vanity, off-white walls, wooden doors, a brass mirror, and a lighter ceramic mosaic bath wall.
The Perfect Black & White Compliment
Sometimes, it’s the floor layout that gives your small bathroom life. Black and white tiles have a psychological draw on someone entering the room, and the inviting, clean look of an off-white tiled shower, a modern sink basin, and some touches of rustic wood create the ultimate contrast combination for decorating your small bathroom.
It’s All In The Details
If you’re looking for a sophisticated look in your small bathroom, try a tasteful combination of different styles. A half wall of board and batten, contemporary brass fixtures, rippled cabinetry, and the rustic touch of wooden beams across the ceiling combine to create a great mix of every style.
Warm Vintage
There are many different vintage approaches, but perhaps none more charming and inviting than a classic tub, partially shuttered windows with slits for natural light, soft colored walls, charming wicker baskets, as well as artwork and earthy vases with beautiful flowers. These give the space an aesthetic reminiscent of a cottage bathroom, while also serving a functional purpose.
Utilizing Storage Space With Color
For a small bathroom that is both functional and beautiful, consider the two main bathroom appeals: aesthetic and storage. A bathtub surrounded by glossy ceramic wall tile, paired with a bright green vanity, a classy gold-rimmed mirror, some colorful artwork, and an evergreen potted plant in a rustic container, adds the look, while maximizing drawer space adds plenty of storage.
Lots Of Personality
Some bathrooms may look nice, but lack personality. Playful wallpaper fills the room with just the right amount of personality without going overboard. A round mirror evens out the wallpaper pattern, and the brass faucets and minimal lighting inside a rustic wicker fixture with floral artwork in the bath area leave plenty of space in the middle of the bathroom, making even a small one feel spacious.
Pattern Mixing
Mixing patterns can be unconventional decor, especially in a small bathroom, but it can be made to work tastefully and beautifully. The checkered floor gives the area a bold look, while the linear wall and multi-patterned curtains add their own touch. All colors should be neutral and soft, keeping a calm aura to the space.
Mediterranean Appeal
The patterned stone floor, antique gold faucets and piping, as well as the spread of greenery around a roomy rectangular tub, bring a delightful Mediterranean style to your small bathroom. The gold accents in the plumbing and mirror are a delightful contrast to the white walls, making the bathroom feel breezy and fresh.
The Mediterranean look is really about mixing artisan tiling, rich colors, and metallic accents, helping to capture an authentic look without breaking the bank.
A Touch Of Nature
Natural touches can add a lot to a bathroom space, making it feel more inviting. Small potted plants tucked near the sink help soften and brighten the area, keeping the decor clean while adding an appealing touch of nature.
The earthy tone of the plants balances the modern finishes, set against neutral walls, which helps the space from feeling too busy.
Allure Of Elegance
Elegance doesn’t have to mean having a rigid, over-the-top style. A simple, classic white vanity looks clean and inviting, with a feel of luxury added by the marble countertop. The gold-framed, modern mirror and light add sophistication without being overwhelming, while the soft wall color keeps things refined.
Less Furniture Is More Spacious
Furniture isn’t always a bathroom must, and you don’t need a lot of it for a space that feels complete. A simple, wall-mounted sink keeps things clean, with ample open floor space that makes the bathroom feel bigger. A sleek mirror above the sink helps avoid adding any protruding bulk, keeping the space feeling more spacious.
Even the soft, neutral wall color plays a part in making the otherwise tight space feel spacious. By sticking to the essentials, you can maximize space without compromising the style of the bathroom.
