Stylish Solutions for Small Spaces

When designing a small bathroom, our priorities may be where to store clean towels or how much space the shower enclosure will occupy, but this is also our most private space. The more it reflects us, the more we enjoy spending time there. Whether undertaking a complete renovation or making small changes, we can begin planning with details such as storage, layout, furniture and accessories. Make the most of every centimetre and you will forget how small your bathroom really is.We can start by identifying our habits and style.

1. Begin by identifying the textiles we use most often and the personal care items we want close to hand. This will show us how much storage we need in each area.2. It may seem surprising at first, but rounded forms save space in small bathrooms and make movement easier in confined areas. This can help us choose a bath, toilet and shower area.3. Plain, light colours are the formula for a spacious appearance. Creating a palette of our favourite colours and materials can help reinforce that airy feeling.

4. Lighting and bathroom fittings are the room's jewellery. If there is no window to the outside, we can complement ceiling lighting with illuminated mirrors and dimmable wall lights. These can become key pieces that bring appeal to the space.5. Wall-mounted furniture and sanitaryware not only save space but also support hygiene by making the floor easier to clean.

Although it requires some expense and effort, a sliding system opens the door to a more practical bathroom. Consider it for the entrance door and even storage unit doors. The only drawback is that we will need to find somewhere else to hang the towels.

Frameless glass or floor-level shower enclosures remove boundaries. Clear glass, or even a design without glass, helps us avoid feeling confined. Continuing the same ceramic tiles across the walls and floor reinforces the effect by avoiding visual divisions. If we do not want a floor-level shower, we can consider a flat tray; if plain glass does not appeal, coloured glass is another option.

Beauty and skincare products, hair products, dental care items, electrical appliances, hand towels… Once we start listing them, we realise how many things there are. More than one storage unit is needed for them all, of course, but the things we want within easy reach can go in a mirror cabinet. Mirrored cabinets above the basin are stylish space-saving options.

These countertop basins are much more functional than pedestal basins. Whether wall-mounted or set above a cabinet, they create room for items such as towel baskets and accessory boxes.

Creating magic in a small space can mean drawing attention in one direction. Do not hesitate to use large-patterned wallpaper, large-format tiles or bold wall colours. Covering an entire wall with a mirror also creates a striking, spacious effect by reflecting light. These approaches give confined spaces a deceptive sense of scale.

Adding baskets, freestanding shelves, ladders and side tables is perhaps the easiest and most enjoyable way to introduce a theme to a bathroom. Available in alternatives for every style, these freestanding organisers are appealing because they are easy to remove from the room.