You’ll need another bathroom to avoid people awkwardly walking through your bedroom for access. Add small finishing details to make your small bathroom more functional and beautiful. Utilize the forgotten space on the top of a flat-top toilet to store items in tidy lidded baskets that will keep clutter at bay, like this space Emily Henderson Design. Make your half-wall shower do double duty with the addition of an integrated shower bench. Michelle Berwick Design integrated a practical shower niche to store shampoo and soap. Make window treatments part of your renovation plan rather than a decorative afterthought.

• Hang a modern shelving system, not only for extra storage, but as wall decor.
• Other white features and white walls keep a simple look and allow onyx designs’ steal attention.
• Preserve sightlines in a small bathroom by choosing a transparent glass splash guard instead of a shower curtain or sliding doors.
• Leanne Ford Interiors chose arched glass double doors that were painted white to match the airy feel of this modern farmhouse bathroom.

This bathroom was once plain, but a few simple updates transformed it into a tropical oasis. Some paint and bamboo reed fencing are a couple updates that were easy to DIY and are budget-friendly, too. The bathroom is a great spot in the home to decorate with thrift store or estate sale finds. The round candle and amber glass jar bring a collected-over-time look to this marble bathroom, while a few calla lilies freshen up the room. Rather than leave your bathtub bare, take the detailing one step further and install millwork to the front of the tub.

Striking Marble Tiles

Black and white tile in various shapes and sizes creates a cohesive feel that’s not at all matchy-matchy. For a real splash of drama, consider tiling the ceiling above the shower too. This gray and white bathroom gets a complementary door—swathed in a light charcoal hue to play off the wallpaper’s palette. Crown molding frames it to allow for white space, while a brass door knob matches the brass accents inside. Jolie Korek A custom-designed silver travertine tub positioned in front of a large window with a view of a nature preserve is the centerpiece of this luxurious bathroom from Jolie Korek & Company.

• Sliding open, it reveals a serene bathroom space, complete with a freestanding tub and a chic patterned floor, embodying a cosy yet luxurious retreat.
• Make your found antiques steal the show in your bathroom by starting with a vintage-style tub and then adding authentic light fixtures and a baroque mirror.
• Integrate natural materials such as wood and stone into your bathroom design to infuse warmth and texture into the space.