1. GO FOR A DARK AND MOODY DESIGN
It seems an obvious question, but really thinking about how you will use this narrow bathroom space is vital to understanding in the planning stage. If a narrow bathroom is only going to be used by guests, then Rozit Arditi, principal designer at Arditi Design, recommends that you consider a bathroom that is dark and moody in design.
2. HANG SINKS AND VANITIES FROM THE WALL
A clever piece of design advice direct from the professionals, a hung sink or vanity will create the illusion of spaciousness and is a trick they regularly utilize in a narrow or small bathroom.
3. INVEST IN LAYERED LIGHTING
Lighting considerations come, of course, when you have established if your narrow bathroom is an occasionally used room, in which case you can choose low-level lighting to create that dark and moody vibe. However, if this is a busy, highly utilized bathroom that requires plenty of light then layered lighting should be used.
4. THINK ABOUT YOUR SHOWER ARRANGEMENT
A long narrow bathroom layout can be complicated to decipher, what is the best way to arrange the essential units and sanitaryware? One solution offered by designers is to place the shower at the end of the room and chose a shower that is frameless to eliminate any extra weight in the design.
5. CHOOSE A ONE WALL LAYOUT
Organizing all of the bathroom utilities so that they run across one wall is a smart design tool. This type of organization is often used for narrow spaces in kitchen design and can be used as a layout plan for a narrow bathroom as well.
6. INSTALL CLEVER STORAGE
Bathroom storage solutions in a narrow bathroom can be solved with optimal pre-planning. Wall insert storage is a shrewd use of wall space, providing much-needed extra storage for towels and bathroom necessities.
7. GO BESPOKE WITH FITTINGS AND FIXTURES
A bathroom vanity unit provides important storage space, is often the centerpiece of a bathroom, and acts as an anchor for the design of the bathroom.
8. KEEP IT NEAT AND COMPACT
The narrow water closet at its heart needs a spot that is compact and discreet. WCs come in all shapes and sizes, but can take up a surprising amount of room, so chose a compact design, that can hang from the wall, and take up very little space in a narrow room.
9. CREATE A JEWEL BOX COLOR SCHEME
‘A narrow bathroom or modern powder room is the perfect opportunity to create your own jewel box space,' says Zuni Madera, Vice President of Foley & Cox. ‘A bold wallpaper or paint color is a great foundation. If you’re not bringing drama with bathroom color or pattern on the walls, an out-of-the-ordinary vanity is also a great way to add interest to a small space. Don’t get trapped into ‘thinking small’. Play with scale and put an unexpectedly large item, a mirror, vanity, or pendant, into the mix for a juxtaposition that will please the eye and redefine the space.’
10. ADD INTEREST TO THE CEILING WITH PANELS AND SMALL DETAILS
Often overlooked, the ceiling, or fifth wall, can provide an extra opportunity to add design details, as Victoria Sass, founder of Prospect Refuge Studio, says, ‘The ceiling can be a missed opportunity to add visual volume to a small space.