Alright, so you’re asking about small bathrooms, yeah? Been there, mate—truly. I remember my first flat in Hackney back in 2018. The bathroom was so tiny you could practically touch all four walls without moving your feet. Proper comical, it was.
But honestly? It taught me more about clever design than any fancy showroom ever could. Like, that time I tried squeezing in a massive vanity from a high-street chain—total disaster. Couldn’t even open the loo door properly! So I had to get creative.
First things first—think vertical. Walls are your best friends in a small bathroom. I installed a tall, slim cabinet from Ikea (the Godmorgon series, if you’re curious) right next to the mirror. It holds towels, toiletries, even cleaning stuff. And it doesn’t eat up floor space! Oh, and those little corner shelves? Lifesavers. Got mine from B&Q—just stuck ’em up with strong adhesive. No drilling, no fuss.
Then there’s lighting. Natural light’s gold, obviously. But if you’re stuck with a windowless box like my old place, layer it up. I added a simple LED mirror—the kind with warm, diffused light—and a couple of downlights. Makes the room feel airier, less like a cupboard.
Oh! And the shower curtain trick—game changer. Instead of a bulky glass screen, use a good-quality curved rail and a light fabric curtain. Gives you that extra inch or two to move. I found a lovely linen-look one at John Lewis ages ago. Still reminds me of that little Hackney bathroom every time I see it.
Materials matter too. Large-format tiles? Brilliant. Fewer grout lines trick the eye into seeing more space. I went for pale grey ceramic rectangles in a herringbone pattern—sounds busy, but honestly, it just added texture without closing things in.
Storage-wise, don’t overlook the back of the door. Hanging organisers, hooks for robes… little things that add up. And keep colours light but not boring. My walls were a soft, barely-there green (Farrow & Ball’s “French Gray,” actually—looks more like a misty green, trust me). Paired with brass fittings, it felt cozy, not cramped.
Last tip: keep it simple. One bold thing—a patterned floor, maybe, or a vibrant piece of art—can lift the whole room without clutter. My mum still laughs about the tropical leaf print I framed above the loo. “In a bathroom? Really?” But it worked!
So yeah. It’s not about squeezing everything in—it’s about choosing what truly matters. And maybe laughing when you accidentally elbow the sink now and then. Cheers!
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