Find Space for a Soaker Tub

This design works best in squared-shaped rooms. If your main bedroom doesn't have the luxurious en-suite bathroom you hoped for, make the space feel more open by arranging plumbing and cabinetry around the outsides of the room. Here, a small soaker tub carefully placed next to the shower barely fits—but the result is just right.

Go All-White

Modern Matte Black Rounded Rectangular Bathroom Mirror

While we love to work with light, neutral colors in a tiny bathroom design, the best way to make it feel as open as possible is to go all-white. The variety in texture in this room, from the tilework to the matte walls and plush hand towels, helps break up space in a sleek design.

Blend Spaces Together

The floor tile in this bathroom seamlessly blends the shower into the rest of the room. It's not a fully open bathroom, which still leaves space to keep the main area dry after you've showered. But thanks to clear glass doors, this room feels united as one.

Experiment With Wallpaper

Modern Brushed Nickel Oval Bathroom Mirror

On the opposite end of neutral colors, we're opposed to using wallpaper in a small bathroom. I find that wallpaper is a great solution to updating small space bathrooms in rentals. It gives the whole space a facelift while being removable and affordable.  

Opt for Floating Vanities

Modern Matte Black Rounded Bathroom Mirror with Stainless Steel Frame

Opt for a floating vanity to place beneath a modern mirror that doubles as extra storage space. "You wouldn't believe what a difference it makes not having legs on your vanities or a built-in cabinet-type vanity," Floyd notes. "When you get the vanity off the floor, you'll be surprised how much bigger it makes the space feel."

Use the space underneath your floating vanity to stow storage baskets that can hold towels, extra soap or makeup, and other daily necessities.

Think About the Hardware

Even if your bathroom is small, making it feel intentional and put together can create a more modern vibe. We'd love to get ready each morning in this space: Sleek gold hardware ties the design together to contrast patterned gray wallpaper and add an elegant finish.

Keep Accessories Off the Shelves

With limited storage space on shelves and in bathroom cabninets,  it's especially helpful to find efficient ways to stow towels and other accessories. It seems like an obvious solution, but in addition to towel hooks, you can also hang small baskets and jewelry to save space in your main storage areas.

Install Wall Shelves

Contemporary Matte Black Circle Bathroom Mirror

Another key space saver? Wall-mounted shelves above the toilet. "Most toilets are beside the shower or the tub in small bathrooms, so I love to put floating shelves above with rolled-up towels for linen storage and easy access from the shower," Floyd says. 

Use Every Inch

When you're lacking storage, it can be hard to find room for larger items like towels. In this bathroom design, a woven basket is cleverly tucked underneath thevanity to stow them in style (and save valuable cabinet and shelf space).

Choose a Smaller Vanity

Modern Rounded Rectangular Brushed Gold Bathroom Vanity Mirror  

While you still need the valuable drawer and counter space, opting for a smallar vanity can keep things functional while preventing the room from feeling cramped. We love the dark design in this bathroom that creates modern vibes with gold hardware. Since it's tucked into the corner, it doesn't take away from the walking room.

Tile It Up

Create the look of cohesion in your bathroom by tiling not just the shower and floors, but the walls as well. An oversized showerhead plays with scale in this bathroom, and small build-in-shower shelving has just enough space to store the necessities. We also love the wooden stool that adds a functional element to the walk-in shower.

Make the Most of Your Space

Contemporary Brushed Gold Rounded Bathroom Mirror 

In this bathroom design, the vanity is creatively tucked in next to the shower. By installing shower doors that swing open rather than sliding, the designer was able to use the extra space for cabinetry and storage. A sleek round mirror helps bounce light across the room and tie the décor together.

Embrace Unconventional Layouts

Many of us would be stumped by how to design an angular room (especially a bathroom), but this designer has mastered the art of layout. Rather than using the straight wall for a vanity, they made space for a soaker tub by putting the cabinets along the angular wall. A step-in shower is cleverly tucked into the corner.