Small-Bathroom Decorating Ideas
When a bathroom lacks square footage, every inch counts. Use these decorating ideas to create a stylish small bath with big impact.
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Add a row of contrasting or decorative tile to act as a backsplash and add interest to an otherwise unadorned bathroom. This is also great for budget-friendly remodels since you need only a small amount of tile.
Help a powder room or petite bath feel larger with a wall-mount sink. Free up floor space and give the room a unique and unexpected look.
Don't be afraid to mix prints and textures in a small bath. Here, a textured rug and metallic stool add panache to the navy-and-white-print shower curtain.
Reinforce your color scheme by adding colorful towels to wall-hung storage units. Accent a blue-and-green scheme with pops of coral to keep the room lively and unexpected.
Even in the small space behind the mirror, 3-D tiles have big impact in this powder room. Use color to show off architectural details and to brighten the room.
In an all-neutral bathroom, add pops of color with fresh flowers in a simple vase on the vanity. It's effortless, inexpensive, and easy to mix up the palette and accessories with each new bouquet.
Display bath salts, bubble bath, and other bathroom necessities in pretty glassware on a windowsill. Decorative and practical, you'll always have what you need within arm's reach.
In an all-white bathroom with 6-foot-tall wainscoting, a bold paint color adds just the right amount of personality. A patterned shower curtain and striped rug brighten up the rest of the neutral space.
Don't settle for basic towel hooks sold in the bath department -- go beyond the standard options with a more decorative shelf-and-hook combo. Display accessories and toiletries above and hang towels and robes below.
Add personality with an organic light fixture and quirky hand-towel holders. Small touches like these showcase your personality and won't go unnoticed.
A wall-hung shelving unit adds storage without taking up precious floor space, and the addition of mosaic tile behind the open shelves adds color and texture.
A powder room is the perfect place to experiment with a bold color or wallpaper pattern. Be sure to offset those choices with plenty of light and white accents.
The combination of the unique fixtures in this bathroom creates a space with high style. Use an old dresser or table with a vessel sink to create a one-of-a-kind vanity for your bath.
Add personality to an all-white bathroom by tiling the focal wall behind the vanity. In this bathroom, a mix of colored subway tiles in a brickwork pattern covers the wall, adding color and movement.
Whether you choose a daring paint color or pink damask wallpaper, such as in this bathroom, offset the color with neutrals. A classic white sink, toilet, and light fixture will balance the space, while touches of black ground the feminine color.
If you prefer a light and bright bathroom, add interest to the room with texture. The seashell-encrusted mirror and tile wall add enough texture to keep the space from feeling too stark.
