35 Small Bathroom Decor Ideas That Actually Work
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Small bathrooms can be tricky to decorate, but the right decor choices can make a huge difference without remodeling or major changes. These 35 small bathroom decor ideas that actually work focus on simple styling, smart accents, and visual tricks that help a small space feel more finished, functional, and put together.
Each idea is meant to spark inspiration and show what’s possible in a real-life bathroom, whether you’re updating a powder room or refreshing a tight main bath.
These ideas focus on simple decor choices and styling details that work well in small bathrooms, without remodeling or major changes. You’ll see everything from mirrors and wall accents to smart use of color, texture, and accessories that help a compact space feel more finished and intentional.
get inspired by all these Small Bathroom Decor Ideas
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1. Fresh & Modern Powder Room With White Shiplap
Christene did a great job here! No more boring, basic yellow room from move-in day! It might not be a large room, but the powder room is now one of her favorite rooms in the home.
It feels so much brighter now with the addition of the shiplap wall treatment. The white paint helps the small amount of light that they get in that room bounce around. And, the crisp contrast between the white shiplap and the light gray walls keeps everything looking fresh.
via Christene from Keys to Inspiration
2. Rustic Storage Ladder Styled With Towels and Accessories
Such a gorgeous, rustic and modern bathroom decor. Keep things light but neutral as well. Using lighter rustic furniture, adding some statement pieces such as art that will draw your eyes and create interest, keeping things low to the ground that creates open space near the ceiling which creates height. And most importantly, keeping things organized. Clutter can quickly make a space look small.
Using this over the toilet shelf, you can add enough storage to your small bathroom. Making this ladder shelf is incredibly easy. The entire project only cost about $30. Even if you needed more storage baskets, it would still be a LOT cheaper than the store-bought alternatives.
3. Light & Bright Guest Bathroom With Colorful Textiles
Loving the color palette and the small details. it looks fresh and so bright! She added some new paint, updated the vanity, changed the shelves and mirror, used colorful yet bright curtains as pops of color, and voila!! Love it!
via Amanda from Dwelling in Happiness
4. White Bathroom With Greenery and Black Accents
A white bathroom can help make a small space seem larger. Lack of color can sometimes make a space feel cold and uninviting. In this small, all-white bathroom, vibrant green from the plants and amazing black accents add a touch of warmth. A clear chair sits beside the black vanity to provide the right amount of contrast. This is such a chic bathroom! I also love the towel hooks and that big mirror!
5. Soft Neutral Bathroom From a One-Room Refresh
Light paint colors are ideal for small bathroom design and remodeling. Light paint colors stretch small spaces and create a visually spacious bathroom design. I also love grayish-white tiles on the floor
6. Floating Shelves Styled With Baskets and Accessories
I love the whole space! The storage baskets on the shelves and some accessories around it like the toothbrush holder, the fresh flowers, the soaps in the container, all in the rustic style make the space feel so warm. And what do you say about the lighting fixtures? so pretty!
via Rachel from Shades of Blue Interiors
7. Removable Tile Flooring for a Quick Style Update
What a big difference a simple revamp on the flooring can make. These are adhesive tiles, if I didn’t read that myself, I would have never guessed. This bathroom is a mix of rustic and modern in a perfect balance. So minimalist and yet full of style and character.
via Roxanne from The Honeycomb Home
8. Gray Vanity With Brass Fixtures for a Polished Look
The inspiration for this space could be summed up as light, bright and airy with a color palette of grays accented with gold. I think this space definitely delivers on that.
In my opinion, the white shiplap with the gray vanity and all the details in gold stainless steel makes a big impact on this small bathroom.
via Jenna from Jenna Kate at Home
9. Rustic Vanity With Vintage Brass Hardware
As small as this can be it brings enough bathroom storage. Love the use of baskets for toilet paper and also for bath towels. Love the antique look of the hardware, especially the hand towel holder.
Modern vanities in small sizes, pedestal sinks or bathroom furniture items designed for a corner are great for small bathroom design and remodeling. Wall-mounted sinks are good choices for small bathroom remodeling, as they create an airy feel in small spaces.
via Angela from Angela Marie Made
10. Guest Bathroom Before & After With Simple Decor Updates
via Hayley from Rise and Renovate
11. Gray and white with a touch of rustic farmhouse vibe
Soft grey walls in a shade offer a subtle yet sophisticated contrast colour for white furnishings, as well as taking the edge off of pre-existing glossy white ceramics such as bathtubs and sinks.
12. Farmhouse-Style Vanity Lighting That Adds Character
The bathroom is small & Liz was trying to maximize the space all while trying to make it pretty. It’s coming along, but the light fixture was holding her back. they used a bathroom vanity light from Home Depot hanging in that space, but when they hung this mirror from Scout & Nimble the light fixture hung over the mirror & didn’t fit right. So, what’s a girl to do? Build her own light fixture! Here is the DIY bathroom vanity light they came up with…
13. Textured Stone-Look Tub Surround for a Statement Bathroom
Who would have thought we could tile the bath tub with this kind of stone. It looks so pretty and adds so much style to the bathroom. I would even create an accent wall to match the tub and create a statement bathroom. The rustic bath mat is the perfect touch too.
via Love Crafty Home
14. Pink Vanity With Layered Texture and Accent Tile
A large mirror is an excellent decorating trick not only for adding functionality to your room, but also for creating the illusion of more space and depth. You can use mirrors to reflect ambient and direct light, so place your mirror next to a light source to boost the brightness of your room. Your space will also seem more open and less enclosed if you eliminate dark corners.
via Carmel from Our Fifth Home
15. Typography Wall Art for a Personal Bathroom Touch
You can turn old thrift art frames into cute wall art pieces for your bathroom. Along with a gorgeous and rustic mirror frame, your small bathroom will look absolutely gorgeous!
16. Elegant Rustic Bathroom Nook With Warm Details
17. Plank or Shiplap Accent Walls That Add Texture
18. Toilet Paper Holder With Built-In Shelf for Small Spaces
This cool and functional toilet paper shelf is a lifesaver for small bathrooms. You can use it in a bathroom with rustic decor, farmhouse style, industrial style or classic style decor. You can make this homemade toilet paper shelf this weekend by following the directions below. This do-it-yourself project comes complete with a photo tutorial and step-by-step instructions.
19. Industrial Farmhouse Wall Decor With Shelving
Follow this easy tutorial from Cherished Bliss to make this cute DIY Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom Sign and industrial floating shelves. The sign is the perfect reminder for both men and children. It is now time to hang your new industrial farmhouse bathroom sign above the toilet and hopefully, it will encourage everyone to flush properly. And the shelves add such a gorgeous rustic vibe along with wire baskets and bathroom accessories.
20. Repurposed Window Used as a Decorative Towel Display
You’d like to spruce up your bathroom, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money? Check out this gorgeous Repurposed Window Bathroom Towel Rack. I love the way it looks like an antique, shabby piece of art! What a clever way to use this window. I was trying to think up a project for a window I saw at a flea market last weekend. I love it!
21. Chalkboard-Style Wall Storage With Hooks and Shelves
This is such a great idea. An all-in-one decora and organization piece for the bathroom. It’s such an easy project to take on even if you are not very experienced.
30. Create a Cohesive Look With a Simple Bathroom Theme
via DIY Decorator
More Decorating ideas outside the Box
Add Sliding Doors And Windows
via The Chelsea Project (Her account went offline)
simple ways to make your Small bathroom beautiful
- Install a vintage-style mirror. Add vintage style to a country scheme by hanging a pretty frameless mirror above the basin.
- Add a hit of pattern with a blind. Upgrade a plain blind for a more interesting patterned design and an eye-catching colorway that contrasts with the room’s walls.– take your pick from striped, graphic, botanical fabrics.
- Add Some Warmth. Wooden accents – even something small, like a wooden bath tray, or something more impactful, like timber plantation shutters, make a huge difference in a bathroom. Timber and white is a classic combination.
- Paint a feature wall or paneling in a bold shade. If you’ve gotten tired of a neutral scheme, be a little more daring and add a pop of color to break things up. Start with one feature wall, or if your room has wall paneling, paint it a brighter color to contrast with the clean white walls.
- Consider Adding More Storage. If you’re renovating, consider alcoves near the shower and tub to add elegant bathroom storage without sacrificing space.
- Create a work of art show. A collection of framed paintings may convert your bathroom from a bland, functional place into a warm, welcoming retreat. Look for inexpensive secondhand photographs and frames in charity shops and car boot sales, and place them above a freestanding bath.
- Paint The Tiles. Give your tiles a new look by painting them using tile paint and updating the grout. If you are patient, you can even try the black and white checkerboard effect.
- Coordinate your accessories with your color scheme. It’s time to replace your ragged, mismatched linens with some lovely designs that complement your room’s decor.
- Add More Lighting. Battery-powered LED stick lights are great for kitchen cabinets, but they’re also great for bathrooms. Add something under your vanity mirror for extra task lighting.
- Display beautiful fresh flowers. Simple as it may sound, this instant trick can really turn an unwelcoming room into a stylish, welcoming space in an instant.
What color makes the small bathroom bigger?
According to basic design principles, light colors such as white, crème, pastel blue, gray, or yellow will visually expand a room, while dark colors such as a deep red, green or brown, will make a room feel smaller.
Well, that’s all for now! These are my most favorite ideas from all those Small Bathroom Decor Ideas I saw out there. You will surely be seeing how I decorate my bathrooms soon!!! So, stay tuned!
Hope you got some inspiration with these small bathroom decor ideas and start decorating your bathrooms as well! Let me know your favorite idea in the comments!!!!
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What a beautifully detailed post on small bathroom decor ideas! I appreciate how you focused on maximizing functionality while keeping the space visually appealing. The tip about using large mirrors to create the illusion of space is especially clever, and I can already imagine how it could transform a compact bathroom.
I’m currently planning a bathroom renovation and want to strike a balance between aesthetics and practicality. Do you have any suggestions for storage solutions that work well in small bathrooms without feeling overcrowded? I’m considering open shelving but worry about it looking cluttered. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Hi Dan, There are many ways to add extra storage to small bathrooms but it will always depend on the bathroom structure and space availability. I have another post that covers organization and storage that might give a few ideas!
Hope this helps!
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