8 Small Bathroom Ideas to Help You Maximize Space

48 inch Rheya Narrow Console Vanity and Sink - Winterland Walnut, Berwyn Bathroom Collection in Brushed Gold

8 Small Bathroom Ideas
to Help You Maximize Space

From powder rooms to petite primary suites, every bathroom deserves to feel like a personal oasis—no matter the size. For bath solutions that maximize square footage without compromising on style, follow along for our top 8 tips.

30 inch Fircrest Vanity with Integral Sink - Sandy Oak, Lentz Bathroom Collection in Brushed Gold

1. Get Ready with the Right Vanity

Anchoring the entire room in both style and function,
choosing the right vanity is essential in baths where
every inch makes a difference.

While a standalone sink may occupy the least amount of space, consider choosing a vanity that makes the most of your bathroom’s footprint and built-in storage.

36 inch Nikolai Narrow Wall-Mount Vanity with Outlet - Rect Undermount Sink - Winterland Walnut

Floating Vanities

Taking advantage of walls to free up precious floor space is a common theme for small baths—vanity included. Floating vanities mount directly to the wall, giving you the option of keeping the area below open or placing decor or additional storage without the bulk of a freestanding vanity.

Shop All Floating Vanities

Console Vanities

If your walls can’t handle the weight of a floating vanity (or you simply prefer more built-in storage), meet the console vanity. Housing the perfect balance of hidden and open storage thanks to its lower shelf, this silhouette provides an abundance of space while imparting an open look and feel.

Shop All Console Vanities

48 inch Rheya Narrow Console Vanity and Sink - Winterland Walnut
30 inch Fircrest Vanity with Integral Sink - Sandy Oak

Narrow Vanities

If the depths of standard vanities crowd your space, narrow vanities make an ideal solution. With the former generally over 20", you can find narrow vanities at depths from 19" all the way down to 14". This allows you to leverage your storage versus floorspace needs for a truly custom fit.

To best suit your needs, you can find narrow vanities in standard freestanding designs, console silhouettes, and even wall-mount options to make even more of your floorspace.

Shop All Narrow Depth Vanities

Arnelle Dual-Flush Wall-Mount Elongated Toilet - Matte Black Hardware

2. Get Clever with Your Loo

Now for the next must-have of any bathroom:
the toilet. Try one of these unique toilet styles that can transform the flow of your compact bathroom.

Wall-Mount Toilets

Another elevated option, a wall-mount toilet not only clears up floorspace, but it instantly conveys that open look with a floating illusion. Not to mention, these toilets are a breeze to clean since they don’t touch the floor.

Shop the Arnelle

Arnelle Dual-Flush Wall-Mount Elongated Toilet - Brushed Gold Finish
Eastpointe Corner Toilet

Corner Toilets

For small baths, it’s often the corners of the room that need utilized—which is where the corner toilet comes in. The perfect fixture for maximizing floorspace, corner toilets are designed with a specific tank that fits flush between two walls, creating a noninvasive look.

Shop the Eastpointe

Alcove Tub with Lexia Tub Spout in Brushed Gold

3. Rinse Off in a Shower-Tub Combo

For full bathrooms in need of clever solutions, combining your shower and tub is a serious space-saver.

Sitka Acrylic Alcove Soaking Tub - White

Easy to make luxurious, opt for an alcove tub with jets for the most spa-like shower-tub combo.

Shop All Alcove Tubs

51 inch Kaimu Acrylic Japanese Soaking Tub

4. Take the Plunge in a Japanese Soaking Tub

For those seeking the full freestanding tub experience in their petite space, fret not.

With designs focused on depth over width, Japanese soaking tubs make the perfect choice. Featuring designs that encompass every style, you can enjoy long, luxurious soaks while making a statement.

Learn More About
Japanese Soaking Tubs

Shop All Japanese Soaking Tubs

55 inch Dempsey Round Acrylic Freestanding Tub
Vinodel Medicine Cabinet with Mirror & Adjustable Shelves

5. Swap Mirrors for Medicine Cabinets

We all know mirrors create the illusion of more space—but what if your mirror actually maximized it? Cue medicine cabinets. Revealing storage behind a mirrored door, medicine cabinets make sure your most used toiletries are easily tucked away and accessed. Plus, they’re offered in a variety of styles to complement your vision.

Shop All Medicine Cabinets

6. Don’t Forget to Accessorize

Here’s where the little details come in. To keep clutter off of countertops and the floor, install bath accessories like towel bars, towel rings, robe hooks, and toilet paper holders. For a cohesive look, opt for a 4-in-1 accessory set from your favorite collection.

Shop All Bath Accessory Sets

Beasley Towel Ring - Brushed Gold
Arnelle Dual-Flush Wall-Mount Elongated Toilet - Matte Black Hardware

7. Go Simple with Silhouettes

We believe your distinct style should shine in your design, but we’d be remised not to encourage a minimalist approach in a small bath.

Visually decluttering through simple shapes, clean lines, and minimal embellishments, sleek silhouettes make a smart choice for maximizing any room.

Sefina Towel Ring in Chrome Lentz Widespread Bathroom Faucet with Knob Handles - Matte Black
Drea Widespread Bathroom Faucet and Towel Ring in Chrome
Wetroom with Freestanding Telephone Tub Faucet, Supplies & Valves in Chrome

8. Convert to a Wet Room

For the ultimate space-conserving full bath, consider converting to a wet room.

Wetroom with Greyfield Shower System in Brushed Nickel

An open-concept design, wet rooms forgo separation between the shower and tub with consistent flooring throughout the room, creating an open, airy environment from look to feel to flow.

When combined with the tips above, you’re sure to forget your bath was ever cramped to begin with.

Learn More About
Designing a Wet Room

Wetroom with Lexia Shower System in Matte Black

For more inspiration, check out these articles:

48 inch Rheya Narrow Console Vanity and Sink - Winterland Walnut, Berwyn Bathroom Collection in Brushed Gold

8 Small Bathroom Ideas
to Help You Maximize Space

From powder rooms to petite primary suites, every bathroom deserves to feel like a personal oasis—no matter the size. For bath solutions that maximize square footage without compromising on style, follow along for our top 8 tips.

30 inch Fircrest Vanity with Integral Sink - Sandy Oak, Lentz Bathroom Collection in Brushed Gold

1. Get Ready with the Right Vanity

Anchoring the entire room in both style and function, choosing the right vanity is essential in baths where every inch makes a difference.

While a standalone sink may occupy the least amount of space, consider choosing a vanity that makes the most of your bathroom’s footprint and built-in storage.

36 inch Nikolai Narrow Wall-Mount Vanity with Outlet - Rect Undermount Sink - Winterland Walnut

Floating Vanities

Taking advantage of walls to free up precious floor space is a common theme for small baths—vanity included. Floating vanities mount directly to the wall, giving you the option of keeping the area below open or placing decor or additional storage without the bulk of a freestanding vanity.

Shop All Floating Vanities

48 inch Rheya Narrow Console Vanity and Sink - Winterland Walnut

Console Vanities

If your walls can’t handle the weight of a floating vanity (or you simply prefer more built-in storage), meet the console vanity. Housing the perfect balance of hidden and open storage thanks to its lower shelf, this silhouette provides an abundance of space while imparting an open look and feel.

Shop All Console Vanities

30 inch Fircrest Vanity with Integral Sink - Sandy Oak

Narrow Vanities

If the depths of standard vanities crowd your space, narrow vanities make an ideal solution. With the former generally over 20", you can find narrow vanities at depths from 19" all the way down to 14". This allows you to leverage your storage versus floorspace needs for a truly custom fit.

To best suit your needs, you can find narrow vanities in standard freestanding designs, console silhouettes, and even wall-mount options to make even more of your floorspace.

Shop All Narrow Depth Vanities

Vela Plus Smart Toilet

2. Get Clever with Your Loo

Now for the next must-have of any bathroom:
the toilet. Try one of these unique toilet styles that can transform the flow of your compact bathroom.

Wall-Mount Toilets

Another elevated option, a wall-mount toilet not only clears up floorspace, but it instantly conveys that open look with a floating illusion. Not to mention, these toilets are a breeze to clean since they don’t touch the floor.

Shop the Arnelle

Arnelle Dual-Flush Wall-Mount Elongated Toilet - Brushed Gold Finish

Corner Toilets

For small baths, it’s often the corners of the room that need utilized—which is where the corner toilet comes in. The perfect fixture for maximizing floorspace, corner toilets are designed with a specific tank that fits flush between two walls, creating a noninvasive look.

Shop the Eastpointe

Eastpointe Corner Toilet
Alcove Tub with Lexia Tub Spout in Brushed Gold

3. Rinse Off in a Shower-Tub Combo

For full bathrooms in need of clever solutions, combining your shower and tub is a serious space-saver.

Easy to make luxurious, opt for an alcove tub with jets for the most spa-like shower-tub combo.

Shop All Alcove Tubs

Sitka Acrylic Alcove Soaking Tub - White
51 inch Kaimu Acrylic Japanese Soaking Tub

4. Take the Plunge in a
Japanese Soaking Tub

For those seeking the full freestanding tub experience in their petite space, fret not.

With designs focused on depth over width, Japanese soaking tubs make the perfect choice. Featuring designs that encompass every style, you can enjoy long, luxurious soaks while making a statement.

Learn More About
Japanese Soaking Tubs

Shop All Japanese Soaking Tubs

55 inch Dempsey Round Acrylic Freestanding Tub
Vinodel Medicine Cabinet with Mirror & Adjustable Shelves

5. Swap Mirrors for Medicine Cabinets

We all know mirrors create the illusion of more space—but what if your mirror actually maximized it? Cue medicine cabinets. Revealing storage behind a mirrored door, medicine cabinets make sure your most used toiletries are easily tucked away and accessed. Plus, they’re offered in a variety of styles to complement your vision.

Shop All Medicine Cabinets

Beasley Towel Ring - Brushed Gold

6. Don’t Forget to Accessorize

Here’s where the little details come in. To keep clutter off of countertops and the floor, install bath accessories like towel bars, towel rings, robe hooks, and toilet paper holders. For a cohesive look, opt for a 4-in-1 accessory set from your favorite collection.

Shop All Bath Accessory Sets

Arnelle Dual-Flush Wall-Mount Elongated Toilet - Matte Black Hardware

7. Go Simple with Silhouettes

We believe your distinct style should shine in your design, but we’d be remised not to encourage a minimalist approach in a small bath.

Visually decluttering through simple shapes, clean lines, and minimal embellishments, sleek silhouettes make a smart choice for maximizing any room.

Sefina Towel Ring in Chrome Lentz Widespread Bathroom Faucet with Knob Handles - Matte Black
Freestanding Telephone Tub Faucet, Supplies & Valves - Chrome

8. Convert to a Wet Room

For the ultimate space-conserving full bath, consider converting to a wet room.

An open-concept design, wet rooms forgo separation between the shower and tub with consistent flooring throughout the room, creating an open, airy environment from look to feel to flow.

When combined with the tips above, you’re sure to forget your bath was ever cramped to begin with.

Learn More About
Designing a Wet Room

Wet room with Greyfield Shower System in Brushed Nickel
Wetroom with Lexia Shower SYstem in Matte Black

For more inspiration, check out these articles: