11 Compact City Bathrooms Wow With Clever Design Solutions
See how these small urban bathrooms take on space challenges with flair
With precious space at a premium, fitting the sink, toilet, shower (and maybe a tub) in compact bathrooms can be a design challenge for urban dwellers. Here are 11 bijou bathrooms that make the most of clever design hacks and visual tricks to fit essentials and optimise storage without making the area feel cramped.
1. An all-white colour scheme gives this compact bathroom heaps of energy and makes it feel bigger and brighter. The enclosed shower with a translucent glass door helps views through but not splashes. Vertical storage niches in the wall make clever use of floating space. A dark wooden floor infuses a hint of colour without overpowering the clean, fresh white decor.
2. Measuring 99 by 201 centimetres combined, this compact city bathroom has a wall-hung sink, a wall-mounted toilet and a kerb-less shower, leaving the floor space clear. Plenty of recessed lights compensate for the absence of natural light.
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3. This Victorian-inspired bathroom is just right for the urban-dweller who yearns for luxury in a limited zone. The small black-and-white claw-foot tub adds an element of grandeur. Rope is creatively used to swing toiletries from the oval shower curtain bar, but it doesn’t hinder the curtain’s manoeuvrability. Natural light softens the monochromatic colour scheme of this eclectic bathroom.
4. Less is more in this bathroom with minimal accessories and a wall-mounted commode. A transparent half-glass partition demarcates the shower area while maintaining visual continuity, so the room doesn’t feel claustrophobic. Along with offering storage, the recessed mirror cabinet and niche with oak panels add warmth to the stark black-and-white scheme.
5. This small odd-shaped city bathroom makes the most of its nooks and corners. The sink and commode are angled to allow free thoroughfare. The accent walls with soft blue Victorian motif tiles have a fabric-like texture and emulate the look of wallpaper.
6. A concealed or in-wall flushing system is a boon for smaller bathrooms like this. Here, the water outlet and the cistern are hidden to give an uncluttered and roomier vibe to the walls.
7. Expanding the mirror width across the walls makes this tiny city bathroom feel opulent and creates the illusion of space. The pedestal vanity features a little extra recess below the cabinet, which gives more floor footage.
9. With the risk of injuries from sharp corners, a rounded vanity is a sensible choice for small bathrooms. It fits conveniently into the corner and minimises chances of bruises, considering the restricted space. Soft grey mosaic and marble tiles in different textures create visual interest while the uniformity of colour tricks the eye and makes the bathroom seem larger than it is.
10. Pops of vibrant hues infuse lots of attitude in this small-scaled bathroom. Neatly stacked multi-coloured towels on the flush tank is a smart space-saving hack. Little details like a flower vase, pictures on the wall, and a sleek pedestal sink and vanity for storage bring oodles of style.
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11. A strip of bold patterned tiles give the illusion of length to the floor. The gold faucets and drawer handles bring a dose of glamour to this small area. And though one tends to avoid bathtubs in tiny bathrooms, this sleek built-in marble tub seems to blend in effortlessly.
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