Decorating a small bathroom? Follow these 10 tips!

Do you have a small bathroom and wonder how best to furnish it? Our 10 handy tips will help you with this.

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The average Dutch bathroom is not that big. There is often enough space for a shower and bathroom furniture, but a bathtub or toilet unfortunately do not always fit. So how do you make optimal use of the available space, make the bathroom seem larger - or at least not smaller - and ensure a fresh look? With these 10 tips, you can turn even small rooms into a nice and tidy palace. After all, decorating a small bathroom does not have to be a problem.

Tip 1: Make choices

First think about which items you really want in the bathroom. Do not overfill a room, as this will make it look even more cramped. You will understand that a luxurious whirlpool or steam cabin, a freestanding bath and a large double walk-in shower do not fit in a small space. Instead of opting for a small shower, a small bath and a small bathroom cabinet, make choices and opt for a nice spacious shower or a lovely bath and a nice bathroom cabinet with storage space. You will find that a nice walk-in shower offers more comfort and luxury than a cramped shower cubicle combined with a small bath.

Do you still want a bath and shower in a smaller bathroom? Then opt for a combination: a bath in which you can also shower. Once you have the basic furniture in place, it's easy to see how much space is left for other things. Think, for example, of storage space and accessories.

Tip 2: Use light colours

When decorating your small bathroom, go for light colours. Keep not only the floor and walls, but also the furniture, as light as possible. Dark or bright colours will only make a room look smaller. Do you still like bright blue or black in the bathroom? Then stick to details like taps and towel rails.

Tip 3: Choose large tiles in a small bathroom

Not only the colour, but also the size of the tiles plays an important role. Small tiles with relatively many joints have a busy look. This applies to both wall and floor tiles. Therefore, go for large tiles without a motif. This will give your bathroom a much calmer, more spacious look. Of course, you can add small(er) tiles as an accent behind the bathroom unit or on the wall of the walk-in shower. Just make sure the small tiles don't dominate.

Tip 4: Go for hanging objects

Units that do not stand on the floor, but "float" as it were, seem to take up less space. This is because the tiled floor is then not interrupted, allowing the lines to flow nicely. Choose, for example, to hang your toilet or cupboards on the wall. Would you still like a bath? Then buy a bath on legs. This will make your bathroom look bigger. This is also a lot more convenient to keep clean!

Tip 5: Buy a suitable bathroom unit

In your bathroom, you store all kinds of things, such as towels, toilet paper and toiletries. However, this doesn't have to be a problem. For small bathrooms, less deep variants of vanity units with basin are available, such as the Modulo SLIM. This is only 39 cm deep. That saves extra space in your bathroom.

Tip 6: Make use of built-in cupboards and shelves

A built-in cupboard offers plenty of storage space and takes up very little space. Handy: built-in toilet roll holders and built-in spare roll holders also save space. Instead of a cupboard, you can also hang shelves. This makes the bathroom appear larger, as a cupboard often has a solid appearance. However, do not fill the shelves with make-up and bottles. This will make the compact bathroom look even smaller. Store things in small baskets, for example. A plant also gives the bathroom an extra spacious feel.

Tip 7: Make sure there is enough daylight

Light gives a bathroom a feeling of space. So make sure that as much daylight as possible enters the bathroom. The bigger the window, the easier it is! Don't have a window in your bathroom? Then perhaps a skylight is an option. Or consider a skylight. Extra handy: a window is also important for ventilation. After a shower session, open the window so the moisture drains out of the bathroom.

Tip 8: Make smart use of lighting

You cannot create a feeling of space with natural daylight alone. Artificial light also plays an important role. If you use it cleverly, it provides a lot of light and therefore spaciousness. Make sure, for instance, that all areas of the bathroom are lit. This avoids dark corners that make the bathroom look smaller. This can be done with a lamp in the ceiling, but there are many more options. How about spotlights above the sink, or even lighting in the shower or mirror? The possibilities are endless.

Tip 9: Install a large mirror

Speaking of mirrors, they are a necessity in the bathroom. For example, when shaving and making up. But did you know that a mirror also makes a small bathroom look much bigger? Indeed, the bigger the mirror, the greater the effect. A mirror gives the feeling that the room is flowing. It also reflects daylight and artificial light, making the bathroom appear lighter and therefore more spacious. Take advantage of this and choose the largest mirror possible.

Tip 10: Use glass walls

In a small bathroom with walk-in shower, it is best to place a glass wall. A wall in the middle of your bathroom only makes the room look smaller. Do you want more privacy while showering? Then go for a glass wall with a frosted glass border. This way you can shower in peace and quiet and the bathroom will retain its spaciousness!

All tips at a glance

With the help of these tips, you can now decorate your small bathroom without any problems:

Make choices between units of furniture, not everything will fit in the bathroom.
Use light colours to make the room look bigger.
Choose plain tiles, to create calmness.
Go for hanging units, they visually take up less space.
Buy a suitable bathroom unit, which fits a lot but saves space.
Make use of built-in cupboards and shelves, to save space.
Make sure you have enough daylight, because light = space.
Make smart use of lighting, to make the room look bigger.
Place a large mirror, to make the bathroom look bigger.
Use glass walls, for a spacious feeling.