10 Small Bathroom Ideas To Optimise Storage And Make It Look Bigger

While most bathroom doors have a hook behind it to hang clothes, we feel that there's a lot more that you could be storing rather than worn clothes. The best way to use door space without having to drill holes or even add adhesive is to get yourself an over-the-top hanger. We think that this one with two shelves and two hooks would help you store items like body sprays, toilet rolls, even hand towels, clearing up storage space in your cabinets and counters. Another more sturdy find is this one, however, it's quite expensive.

Walls are the perfect way to add decor that not only looks good and organised but uses the space optimally. When it comes to small spaces, every area counts. Adding shelves is alright, but sometimes you just want to store, not display. Adding baskets, especially jute ones, to your wall will create some extra space for you while also maintaining a simple bathroom design that's not to busy or difficult on the eyes. To keep a modern bathroom design, you can also opt for a bathroom shelf rack to add more than just one towel at a time.

The area above your commode usually goes to waste, and we've already established that every area counts. Smart shaveling options help reclaim that space and it more utilisation. 

Sliding doors save you space as compared to hinged doors, as they operate sideways and don’t block as much space. They'll also give you a modern and minimal bathroom design that feels airy. You can choose to opt them for either your shower area or as the main door to your bathroom.

It's best to get a local carpenter to have this done for you, as the sizing might differ and you might end up ordering the wrong items. We've added some fittings that would give an elevated look.

Having read and written so much about small spaces and also worked with experts in the space, we're sure about one thing, which is that lighting makes a huge difference. Any well-lit space will look more spacious and bigger. The good thing is that it doesn’t require too many changes to your existing bathroom design and is also one of the more budget options. 

Oh, and if you have a window that lets in light, don't make a rookie mistake and cover that. Let the natural light flow.

The colour you choose for your walls makes a world of a difference in making it feel big or small. A rule of thumb for small spaces is to paint them light colours that will reflect light, like beige, off-white, pastel blue, lemon yellow and more. Additionally, it's best to use high-gloss paints to reflect light even more. While it's not a crime to introduce too many colours to your bathroom, we suggest keeping a tight colour palette so that the space doesn’t look too busy.

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If you choose to add shower curtains in your small bathroom, then the placement needs to be kept in mind. Usually, to make a small space look more elongated, the rod should be placed at the highest point possible. Opt for curtains that look flowier rather than rigid and plastic-y too. Best to go with one that matches the colour palette of your space to keep it cohesive.

The oldest trick in the book and the most impactful too. Adding huge mirrors gives the illusion of doubling the space, and who doesn't need a mirror in their bathroom? You can either add a long mirror or choose to add  a mirror wall accent in one area of your bathroom.

This bathroom design idea is simple, budget-friendly, and functional and doesn’t make your space look small. For your shower area, choose to add a glass separator for half the area. This way, your bathroom doesn’t flood when you take a shower, and it looks like you added nothing too. If your bathroom is extremely tiny then we'd suggest going for plain glass, but you can play around with frosted ones or for a more industrial look, go for ones with black metal frames.

Pro-Tip: Here's how you can turn any plain glass into a frosted glass for 200 bucks.