Whether you have to tackle a pokey Victorian bathroom or a brand new ensuite or washroom, it can be difficult to get that bespoke luxury bathroom feel when you’re restricted on space.
Storage to space savers, here is our guide to making the most of your bathroom space. Many of these options also work for larger spaces, if you would like to maximise a family bathroom or would just like to be more organised with your bathroom space.
Open Some Doors
The standard for most bathrooms will often be an inward swinging door. This means that you must leave ample space for this door to open, or risk damaging the door or the item behind it. Take this space back with an outward swinging door, if you can spare the hallway space.
Alternatively, you could install a pocket door or a sliding track door which would save space both in and outside the bathroom. A pocket door makes use of a hidden cavity in which to slide the door for an invisible finish. This is great for maintaining a clean modern look.
The track door means no need to create the cavity but will need a very visible track. However, the track can be a stylistic choice, especially in barn-style or country-style homes.
These are a far trendier option than the classic bifold door, which is known for being noisy, often getting stuck and reducing the width of the doorway as they will often fold inside the doorway space.
Clever Storage
Think outside the box when it comes to clever bathroom storage solutions and your chosen solution is going to come down to what you intend to store and what you need to have in reach.
If you have a small window in your bathroom, use this as a shelf. The windowsill itself can serve as a shelf if it is deep enough, but you can also install shelves in the window as well. This can lead to loss of light, especially if this is where you intend to store bottles of toiletries. However, it has the happy side effect of increasing privacy, as it will be very difficult to see into the bathroom, no matter what you choose to store there.
If you have the benefit of height, an over-the-door shelf can be helpful for any items you use infrequently. This is a great way to maximise vertical space in your small bathroom, an essential skill when discussing an area with very limited floor space.
For those who need things within arm’s reach, consider a shelf over the toilet, perfect for storing spare rolls of toilet paper, and other essentials in lined baskets.
Medicine cabinets or mirror cabinets are a huge space saver while keeping items out of your eyeline to prevent that cluttered feeling. Additionally, mirror cabinets can come in a variety of styles and sizes to suit your small bathroom. Mirror cabinets often serve multiple purposes that can be fantastic in your bathroom – inbuilt LED lights, anti-fog mirrors, shaver plugs and even Bluetooth speakers. Although these latter options won’t aid in creating space, they enhance the bathroom experience. So, if the aim is to make your small bathroom more attractive and pleasant, these will go a long way in that goal.
A popular choice is a corner shelf by your shower or bath, though be mindful of the height and placement so as to be safe for getting in or out. This shelf is a great place to put your everyday essentials so they’re within easy reach, even when you have soap in your eyes.
A couple of honourable mentions that are quick fixes in a pinch:
Modular drawers, often with wheels, are a great way to store your essentials. These can be easily moved anywhere in the bathroom so you can make space when and where you need it. This is especially useful in small bathrooms with a unique layout shape.
Use a slim rod to hang baskets of odds and ends and hand towels, especially useful for a small guest bathroom. If you would like a more stylish option, try a wooden decorative ladder.
Secret Storage
A secret cabinet or shelving is a fantastic way of making more of your room, literally. This requires you to cut into the wall cavity to create the new cabinet space, so consider its placement carefully. This can be accessed through a secret door or even a mirror cabinet set into the new recess in the wall.
Off The Wall Ideas
A floating sink or toilet can save you lots of space, as well as visually making the room feel more spacious and lighter. There are also options for a floating vanity so you don’t lose out on storage space as these can come with open shelving, towel rail or drawers.
This is definitely the most stylish option on this list, especially for those looking for a modern handless look. However, some options are reminiscent of classic pedestal sinks, now wall-mounted to maintain a more traditional look.
Go Mile High
If you are still struggling for space or if it’s a w/c you are looking to improve. There are slimline options, especially for rooms such as this. Reminiscent of an aeroplane bathroom, compact toilets and slim sink units can mean the difference between a usable w/c space and a large broom cupboard.
Any bathroom is better than no bathroom, but you don’t necessarily need to settle for a bathroom you don’t like. Consider some of these options to make the most of your current space and carve out a little luxury space of your own.
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