1. OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR
A small bathroom doesn't mean you have to compromise on your creativity or interior aspirations - if you love grand Victorian architecture or Art Deco interiors your shower space should be able to reflect that. This small but beautiful wet room idea designed by interior designer Steven Gambrel aims to recreate the glamorous look and feel of the hotel lobbies typical of mid-twentieth-century London.
2. LET THERE BE SKYLIGHT
The sure-fire way to creating a sense of space in the most holistic way is by introducing natural light into a small space. A skylight or a roof window positioned directly above a shower area ensures you’ll be ready to tackle whatever the day brings.
3. GO WIDE WITH HORIZONTAL STRIPES
Horizontal stripes are the ideal small bathroom tile idea, as they draw the eye and make spaces look wider than they are. This look is striking as the use of color is bold but can be achieved on a budget by mixing lower-priced plain tiles to create a really show-stopping effect.
4. NATURAL STONE IN BRIGHT WHITE
Going elegant with an attention to quality materials in a small bathroom can really elevate the space. Natural stone featuring balanced white and grey tones with a delicate crackled effect can make sanctuaries of small spaces. And you of course have the space expanding effects of using lighter colors, see how in this small bathroom shower, the walls, floors, and ceiling almost merge into one, blurring the edges of the room and creating the allusion of space.
5. SOFT PASTEL FLOORS
In this small bathroom shower design, a Mediterranean-style tiled floor adds plenty of charm and the large pattern also tricks the eye, giving the impression the floor is larger than it is. 'The best shades to pick would be pastel shades, soft greys, and subtle yellows' explains Chris Brookes of Maitland Poate. 'Each of these colors will help reflect and inject additional light into a smaller bathroom, making it feel light, open, and inviting.'
6. NOSTALGIC CHECK!
If you don't have space for a sleek standalone shower and don't want to compromise with giving up a bath, the good old-fashioned shower in a bath offers up plenty of room for creativity and charm. This sweet retro bathroom by Studio McKinley is filled with inspiring bathroom color ideas, framed in sunshine yellow chequered tiles and teamed with vintage fixtures and high shine brass hardware for a contemporary edge.