Friday, January 23, 2009

Small Bath Do's

Chances are if you have a small house you probably have a small bathroom. There are things you can do to make your bathroom feel larger. Use lots of white. Dark sinks can look great in a large bathroom, but if space is limited, go with white. Use lots of reflective and clear things. Glass shelves, large mirrors, all let light bounce around. If you have a window, let as much light in as possible. Lots of light always helps!

27 comments:

vintage girl at heart said...

Oh that second one is so mE!!

Wendy said...

I have to agree with the Vintage Girl, love the second one.

Wendy

anneliese said...

oooooh, I love that first one, Lulu! Gorgeous.... and that third one's ingenious in order to mesh practicality in a tiny, tiny space/ You always have the best inspiration photos....

Cris of Kiss My Tulle said...

I literally just finished scraping the popcorn ceiling (with glitter!) from my tiny, tiny bathroom. I'm 5'4" and can stand in the middle of the room and touch both sides! The first image is very close to how we are doing ours - but with greys and blues. First though, we need to deal with the floor to ceiling faux wood paneling...yep, you read that right.

Marie said...

I do have a small house and I just love the second picture with the dainty white vanity.
-marie from maries marche

Kathysue said...

I have a very small master bath measuring 6ft by 10ft.I put all the bells and whistles that any larger bath would have and I love it.We call it a bathing experience not a "shower".Big isn't always better.If you go to Micasastyle.com on their blog they featured by small but spa-like bath.I think it can show your readers you don't have to be limited by space. Kathysue

Anonymous said...

That's a really cook design in the first picture!


http://nicolebaker.tumblr.com

Anonymous said...

oops, lol I meant cool

Jennifer Lee said...

great images. i love seeing what ppl do with their small spaces. these are great!

jenn

gina said...

Love all three, but the second is so me. the third what a way to make space. amazing!

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Does that third one actually pull out, and close like a drawer??

Decor To Adore said...

The french provencial dresser with the 3 baskets is wonderful!

Millie said...

Perfect timing Lisa. We are just beginning to rip out our tiny 1.7m. x 3.1m. hideous excuse for a bathroom circa 1972! Complete with bizarre sloping ceiling, it is providing us with a real challenge. The ideas in this post have helped tremendously, thanks heaps.
Millie ^_^

Thomas said...

love the second one..my new favorite thing-->mixing white with ivory.

Lisa said...

My problem is I like both the 1st and 2nd designs. Love the first one, its so sleek so up to date. The 2nd one is so homie and pretty. Yep Linda that is a pull out drawer! Not crazy about the decor but the concept is outstanding!

pve design said...

love these small baths - so much better than having a big cavernous bath that wastes space.
love this concept.

Unknown said...

I like the first one- it's stunning! if you want to see other great small bathrooms and bathrooms submitted by architect and interior designers,you can take a look at: http://www.houzz.com/photos/bathroom
or
http://www.houzz.com/photos/powder-room

Persian Tea said...

great tips! thanks. i def have a small bathroom and i struggle!

Lexi said...

These bathrooms so pretty and clean looking! I am looking for creative ways to add space to my minuscule bathroom and get ideas for small rooms for a new section I'm writing about small room decorating

.. said...

Beautiful decorations for small baths!
The second is so wonderful!!
Have a nice day!
Sandra (Argentina)

Tracy said...

I absolutely adore the first one. Functional and beautiful! Any idea where the sink is from?

the healthy ghost said...

I love the second picture.
xx

Camilla said...

The pull out basin is genius! -Though I would be a little concerned with the practicalities & hygiene of it!

long on style said...

The second picture I remember from a magazine back in the day (meaning a few years ago). I remembered loving the alabaster lamps, the owner stated she found an old dresser and utilized it for the vanity. I have to look for my old magazine that links to the paint color, resources, etc.

Anonymous said...

love the glass shelves and mirrored vanity idea--thanks for the inspiration!

Christine Oertel said...

the third one is really something. Who has designed it?

Lorrie said...

Thanks for the idea. My bathroom is 5 x 7 and I have a white on white theme. Every once in a while a bit of color will pop up...but it's white on white.