A small bathroom layout doesn’t leave much room for Fall decor touches. If you’re finding that your compact bathroom is no longer the welcoming, functional space it used to be, it may be time to update it. It’s time to explore some new compact bathroom ideas.
You want to add a scented candle, or vase with Fall flowers, but it’s hard to do so when your vanity counter is doubling as storage space. Or your bathtub is taking up a whole wall.
If your bathroom limits your decorating options, it may be time to look at updating your space. We explore five ways to redesign a compact bathroom layout to maximize your storage while giving you options for decor embellishments.
5 Compact Bathroom Ideas: Create More Decor Space
To create more space for Fall decor, consider these compact bathroom ideas:
1. Maximize Limited Space Small Bathroom Designs With A Shower
While a bathtub is “nice to have”, changing your bathroom design can free up much-needed space. Consider a redesign to your small bathroom layout: remove the bathtub and replace it with a steam shower or a walk-in shower shower.
Worried about the shower door taking up space? In some designs, there is no shower door giving you the clearance you need for built-in cabinets or shelving.
Glass window showers with innovative sliding and pivoting shower door solutions can make a room look and feel bigger.
This change can free up valuable storage space, giving you a less cluttered bathroom space.
2. Redesign Your Cabinets
Not enough space in your vanity cabinets for storage? It may be time for custom vanity cabinets, designed for functionality and the best use of the space.
Store-bought cabinets don’t always work well with plumbing fixtures, creating issues for storage. Declutter your vanity countertop by having a custom vanity cabinet created for your needs.
Custom cabinets work with your plumbing and space to maximize your options, with innovative solutions to use space smartly.
3. Update Your Small Bathroom Layout With Built-Ins And Wall-Mounted Shelves
Is the space above your toilet free? Or is there a wall that can hold built-in cabinets or shelves?
Adding wall-mounted shelving and cabinets to empty spots can create space for toiletries. Properly mounted shelving can hold heavier items, alleviating clutter on your vanity countertop.
Using your wall space to its maximum potential gives you more options for Fall decor on your shelves and vanity countertop.
4. Mirrors With Hidden Storage And Lighting
When you’re running out of space in your vanity cupboards, the next best place to store small items and toiletries is your mirror.
A smart storage solution is a mirror with hidden storage. Take this one step further by making the mirror also a light source.
There are mirror options with LED lighting. This means you don’t need light fixtures on either side of the mirror. Now you have more space to add extra wall shelving around the mirror.
When your space is at a premium, every little solution counts.
5. Smaller Toilets: Space-Saving Options
While you may want to keep more counter space for your Fall decor items, one place you can save some room is with your toilet.
Compact toilets can free up the room you need for built-in shelving or cupboards. They are functional, sleek and space-saving alternatives.
Other Ways To Maximize Your Space
Aside from bigger redesign projects, here are a few additional ways to get more space in your small bathroom:
- Use hooks on walls for towels or storage bags with personal toiletries. You can match up hooks with your fixtures for a cohesive look.
- Leverage beautiful baskets that act as decor items. In this case, Fall decor looks great with wood or naturally woven baskets.
- Organize your vanity cupboard space with tiered storage shelving.
By coming up with smart solutions for storage and space usage, you create the opportunity to reduce clutter and bump up your decor options.
Three Fall Decor Tips For Small Bathroom Spaces
When you have more space for decorating for the Autumn season, what are some of the best ways to decorate your small bathroom?
- Wood elements: trays, glass jars with wood tops, planters and vases
- Dried florals in a vase such as baby’s breath, lavender, or dried cattails
- Fall-scented candles with popular scents like vanilla, teakwood or mahogany
- Warm-coloured linens and towels – consider orange and pastel tangerine.
- Add compact plants: Trailing Jade plants or Heartleaf Philodendron are great options and add a splash of colour.
Make your bathroom work with seasonal decor to create a mood that improves your life.
Opal Baths & Design: Experts In Small Compact Bathrooms
Maximizing your small bathroom layout for storage and seasonal decorating is doable!
At Opal Baths & Design, we’ve been helping customers build their dream bathrooms since 1983. We proudly serve Ancaster, Hamilton, Oakville, Burlington and nearby areas. Our team specializes in bringing our client’s visions to life with meticulous attention to detail and using only the finest materials.
If you’re ready to make your compact bathroom dreams a reality, contact us today.
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