Small bathrooms fail for one reason: everything is fighting for the same wall. Fix the layout and the room feels twice its size, without moving a single pipe.
1. The wet-room run
Push the shower, bath and basin along one wall and keep the rest of the floor clear. A fixed glass screen instead of a curtain keeps the sightline open.
2. The double-ended galley
Wet functions on one side, storage on the other, a clear walkway between. Ideal for narrow rooms, and it lets two people use the space at once.
3. The basin alcove
Tuck the basin into a recess or under a window and give the shower the widest wall. A wall-hung vanity keeps the floor visible.
4. The vertical stack
Use tall cabinets and a mirrored cabinet to draw the eye upward. Light from a skylight or a large mirror makes the ceiling seem higher.
5. The split wet and dry
Separate the toilet and shower from the basin with a partial wall. It costs a little more but transforms how the room feels to use.
Lighting is half the battle
Layer ambient, task and accent lighting. A single ceiling light flattens a small room; three light sources give it depth.
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