Bathrooms can often feel congested and cramped. To help keep everything neat and orderly, store all of your supplies in decorative baskets and trays to help organize.

Bathrooms are spaces where pattern and color play an essential role. Experiment with patterns and prints using wallpaper or carefully chosen artwork in a small space for maximum impact.

Mirrors

Mirrors are one of the easiest and most impactful small bathroom ideas to instantly make cramped spaces seem larger. By reflecting light and intensifying colors, they immediately make tight areas feel larger. Just beware any mirrors with large frames as these will quickly overtake a room; opt for something sleek and unobtrusive instead.

Add a mirror with built-in shelves as an attractive and space-saving solution. This two-in-one addition allows household members to keep toothbrushes and toothpaste within reach for convenient storage, helping keep clutter at bay.

Bathrooms provide the ideal opportunity to explore bolder color and pattern choices that would otherwise be out of place elsewhere in your home. Consider bright hues like tangerine and sunflower yellow to liven up your bath and create eye-catching depth in your bathing experience.

Compact Fixtures

Select fixtures with silver toned finishes like Chrome or Stainless Steel that pair easily with most wall colors and tile patterns, reflecting light to create the feeling of an expanded space. The polished surface reflects light back into the room to make it seem brighter.

When space is at a premium, choosing a floating sink over traditional cabinets will maximize floor area while providing effective storage solutions.

Experts often advise keeping small bathrooms light and airy, yet bold color and decor choices can add flair. Consider featuring trendy features like patterned wallpaper or painting an accent wall for an unexpected touch.

Baskets

One of the best small bathroom ideas is to organize like items in baskets to reduce clutter in cabinets and drawers. Simply select shallow baskets that easily fit onto shelves or closets as washcloths, cosmetics and toiletries can then be neatly organized for storage purposes.

Small bathrooms provide the opportunity to experiment with color and pattern. A patterned wallpaper such as this playful one from Outline Interiors adds personality without overwhelming an already cramped space.

Monochromatic palettes help minimize visual clutter and make any space feel larger.

Skirts

If your bathroom lacks storage, consider investing in organizers or a rolling bar cart to house towels and products. If there’s wall space, mount shelves near a window or over the toilet; more decorative storage solutions such as organizers can add flair while concealing clutter or cleaning supplies.

Consider replacing your traditional bathtub with a corner or curbless shower to maximize floor space. If your vanity features swinging doors, pocket or sliding doors could reduce clearance space requirements and save on expenses associated with door clearance costs.

If your bathroom lacks built-in cabinetry, add a simple curtain under the sink as hidden storage. Blogger Annie Diamond from Most Lovely Things installed a DIY plywood pegboard wall in her bathroom in order to store bath supplies and organize her linen closet.

Paint

Paint can do wonders for small bathrooms. Pure white creates an airy atmosphere that makes the space appear larger while darker hues such as charcoal black add depth and character to a space.

Everglade Deck by Valspar offers the ideal combination of elegance and calm, pairing well with brass fixtures and accessories.

Apply a dark runner to elevate the appearance of a towel rack or save wall space with a floating shelf, so you can showcase accent pieces like vintage glass bottles and perfume jars as shown in Bethany Adams Interiors’ bathroom. Plus, this solution provides space-saving storage solutions for towels, robes and personal care products!

Corner Cabinets or Shelves

Corner cabinets provide efficient storage in small bathrooms, optimizing space while creating an uncluttered aesthetic. Swiveling or pull out corner cabinets allow easy access to items stored within, as do customized options with uniform baskets or bins to help organize products neatly.

Paint can also help create an illusion of increased space; choosing one or two unified colors can reduce visual clutter to make the room seem larger. Here, a crisp white paint job adds elegance and depth to this powder room.

Choose half shutters of similar hue to create a uniform aesthetic between window trim, walls and wainscoting. Design firm Becca Interiors installed these in this bath as part of an effort to frame its window while adding privacy in such a small space.