Easy Ways To Make Your Small Bathroom Feel Bigger

These small bathroom ideas go beyond making the most of the space you have and show that some bold design choices can work even in the smallest room in the house. Here are the best ways to run your powder room, half-bath, or small bathroom into a space that is less cramped, and more enjoyable to use. 

1. Opt for a glass shower door. If you’re designing your bathroom from scratch, look at custom glass showers or a glass shower door. This will help to open up the space. 

2. Remove the shower door completely. If you feel more adventurous, you can open the space even more and remove the shower door completely. Just make sure you have a good drain if you do this!

3. Backlight the mirror. This looks chic and is a clever way to amplify light. If you don’t have room for sconces or prefer a more minimal look, this can work well. 

4. Try tile. Tile is durable and adds impact when you use it from floor to ceiling. For smaller bathrooms, use ceramic tiles that are small. The other advantage of this is that smaller tiles are often less expensive too. 

5. Lift the curtain. If you can choose where your shower curtain will go, take the fabric all the way up past the usual height of the tub. Extending the curtain to the ceiling will help to elongate the walls. The taller your ceiling is, the more this will help. 

6. Install a pocket door. This idea is a little bit more labor-intensive, but replacing the door with a pocket door that tucks away into the wall can open up the bathroom for more storage space. You might need to find somewhere else to hang your towels or your robes though!

7. Keep the floor clear. Covering the floor with a vanity or storage containers can make the bathroom feel cramped, and create some tripping hazards. A pedestal or floating sink will keep the floor clear. Install some floating storage to help keep everything you need within easy reach, without filling up the floor space. 

8. Try a large-scale wall covering. You might think that you would be better off choosing a smaller motif, but it is actually better to go big. Medium and large-scale wallpapers and tile patterns can help to make a small space feel larger. Whether you opt for large tile or wallpaper with a large pattern, you can give the illusion of a larger scale in a small space. 

9. Use high-gloss paint to reflect light and amplify the space. Light-reflecting high-gloss paint can make a small bathroom feel a lot airier. 

10. Extend your bathroom tile into the shower. Unbroken lines give space more depth. Use this idea in your bathroom by installing the same tile on your floor and shower. The effect is of an unbroken surface that makes the whole room feel bigger.

11. Install a shower niche. If you can, adding a shower niche gives you useful storage inside the shower without bringing the walls in closer.