The bathroom seems to be the first room to suffer when it comes to small-space living. If your bathroom is completely small, you probably want to freshen it up a bit. But don’t worry; even a small bathroom can be completely stylish. However, if you’ve ever attempted to create more storage space in a small bathroom, you know that it can seem like an insurmountable challenge. To make the most of a small bathroom and keep it organized, it pays to be aware of a few insider tips and tricks. In order to give you some inspiration for a water closet makeover, we’re bringing you some of Apartment Therapy’s favorite small bathroom ideas from our archives as well as some brand-new additions from Instagram.
1. Makeup Stains removal
For removing tough makeup stains, a little shaving cream goes a long way. Shaving cream, when used in conjunction with a brief washing cycle, dissolves through the oil and aids in removing makeup stains from any fabric, according to Leanne Stapf of The Cleaning Authority. Simply blot up as much of the stain as you can with a clean cloth after carefully applying a couple of squirts of shaving cream to the area. Your clothing is now makeup-free after rinsing the affected area with cool water and washing it.
2. Add seating to your shower.
Even the smallest bathroom has at least one place to sit… and we all know what that one place is! But if you need extra seating and simply don’t have room for it, copy the look we found in this Austin, Texas home and add some seating to your shower.
3. Utilize the ceiling and walls
Utilize every square inch when you’re limited by space. And frequently, that entails hanging items from the walls and ceilings.
4. Bold Shower Curtain
Lacking in space? When you choose a super-bold shower curtain like the one in this bathroom in Washington, DC, nobody will even notice.
5. Built-In storage space
This smart built-in storage is fantastic. You may store commonly used products on the two shelves right close to the bathtub, and the top makes a lovely spot for feminine bathroom accessories or decor.
6. Make a nice shower room
You can still make the most of the space even if your shower takes up the entire bathroom, as this stunning Swedish apartment demonstrates. A fantastic small bathroom idea is a bench that can withstand water for holding your things and towels.
7. Observe the hanging racks.
Just take a look at this stylish Pennsylvania home as an example to see how using hanging baskets for shower storage makes your bathroom look so much more enjoyable. Also, you’ll save the discomfort of drilling or assembling a flat-packed shelf, and your walls won’t feel as cluttered.
8. Play with texture.
Bring some boho style to a tiny bathroom by taking inspiration from this apartment. You’ll find a variety of textiles and textures in this room, including a woven rug, a linen shower curtain, and rattan baskets.
9. Several gallery walls
Adding color and personality to a small bathroom without taking up any floor space is a pair of gallery walls adorned with a variety of artwork.
10. Lean in.
You don’t have a lot of wall space in your little bathroom to hang paintings. Emily Schuman, the creator of Cupcakes and Cashmere, suggests hanging a piece of art above your toilet tank. For a modern, nail-free display like she created in her Los Angeles home, allow it to rest against the wall.
