How to make the most out of a small bathroom space

Choose light colours

This is the oldest trick in the book – always choose light colours. Darker shades tend to make rooms feel smaller and more claustrophobic, while whites and other light shades lend a feeling of airy, spaciousness. 

While light colours are best, you absolutely don’t have to stick to white. In 2023 and beyond light greens, blues and natural textures are making a big comeback. 

Right size your fixtures and fittings

In the vast majority of cases small spaces suit smaller, lower profile fixtures and fittings. So while you may want an ornate vanity with double sinks, your bathroom may look better and more spacious if you go for something more simple. 
For example, the Park Avenue Rimless toilet looks great but it doesn’t have a cistern, so it takes up less visual space. Countertop basins, like the Gareth Ashton Poco, may also leave you with extra space on your vanity, while making an appealing design statement. Simplistic mixers and spouts like the Vela wall set can also help ensure that your space doesn’t look or feel cluttered.

Go big with your mirror

You can’t make your bathroom bigger (without knocking down walls), so the idea is to create the illusion of space. To do this simply choose a large mirror – the reflection bounces light around the space to make it feel larger and airier. 

If you’ve got the budget – mirrors that take up entire walls above counter tops can look amazing in very small bathrooms.

Install your shower over your bath

For many a bath is an essential part of any bathroom renovation, even in small spaces. But as we all know a decent sized bath can take up a lot of space, making it difficult to fit everything into a smaller bathroom. 
To save space it’s a great idea to install a rain shower above your bath. This can help minimise clutter and make the most of your space while combining the practicality of a shower with the luxury of a bath.

Wall mount your fixtures (and your basin if it’s really tight)

When you’re working with a small space every inch of storage and countertop matters. So to maximise your space it’s a great idea to wall mount your mixers and taps instead of installing them in your countertops. 

This gives you an extra few inches of countertop space, which can make a big difference. If space is really tight you could even go for a wall hung basin like the Gareth Ashton Park Avenue powder room basin, which is just 265 mm wide, perfect for narrow bathrooms.