‘Architecturally and visually, it is best to keep a small bathroom feeling open by not crowding too many things into it,’ explains Barbara Sallick, Co-founder, Waterworks. ‘Edit your amenities often, hang your towels on bars or hooks, keep pattern to a minimum, and generally, make it simple. Also, if the passage between a master bedroom and its adjacent small bathroom is wide enough, consider adding a shower enclosure.

Layer your windows with roman shades, cafe curtains, or drapes if you want real drama. These are my favorite cafe curtains for a space that needs privacy but you still want to let the light in. Place soaps on soap dishes to avoid messy run off down your shower or tub walls. These elements are like the jewelry of the room so take a little “risk” in your choices for a high impact. If you go high end on your cabinetry, add a basic and sleek mirror. One way to incorporate vintage accents is through the use of antique mirrors.

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The bathroom vanity is finished in the same light wood tone as the floors in the primary bedroom for a cohesive feel. Discover our affordable yet effective small modern bathroom decor ideas that can elevate your space. Clean lines are a hallmark of modern bathroom design, which is why Oliver Bindloss and George Dawes of Bindloss Dawes aligned the vanity mirror with the wall in this minimalist London project.

• An alternative would be to position the toilet centrally, using a wall cistern to save on space.
• The strong architectural lines ground the aesthetics of the room.
• Our free online planner enables you to design and plan your space.
• A rain shower mounted to the ceiling or higher up on the wall is also a popular choice, with many people likening the experience to taking a bath in the rain or under a small waterfall.
• Then tailor our plans to suit your layout, dimensions and desires.