How to Maximise the Space in Your Small Bathroom

In many households, the bathroom can often be one of the smallest spaces in the house, especially if you're aiming to reduce your footprint and live smaller. This article will offer practical inspiration and tips and tricks to help you make the most of the space in your bathroom, from clever storage solutions to space-saving techniques to help optimise the space more effectively. 

Make the most of the space

Any bathroom, no matter the size, can soon feel cramped and overcrowded with the many different types of toiletries and products people use whilst in the bath or shower. Incorporating shelving in your bathroom can help free up space and allow you to store your products when you are not using them. You could also consider getting a wall-mounted cabinet with a mirror on the front, where you can keep your products out of sight and keep your bathroom looking clean and tidy. 

Mirrors can also help to create the illusion of more space, so a large wall-mounted mirror will not only make your bathroom look bigger, but it will also make a stylish, practical addition. If you are seeking inspiration for your bathroom décor, you could visit a bathroom showroom to see how you could style your bathroom. 

Clever storage solutions

Many people choose to keep their bathroom products and items such as towels in wicker baskets that can be easily stored underneath a bathroom sink or next to the bath or shower. If you have a windowsill in your bathroom, you could consider purchasing organised or dividers so you can keep all of your belongings in one place where they are easily accessible. 

Another clever storage solution within a bathroom is an over-the-door hanger. These can come in many different styles and sizes and can keep your products out of sight. When the bathroom door is open, you won’t know that the hanger is there and will help to create the illusion of more space and free up the floor without having to have free-standing drawers in your bathroom. 

Practical tips and DIY projects

You don’t need to spend a fortune transforming your bathroom. Many of the storage solutions such as shelving or dividers can be made at home. You can upcycle pieces of furniture from other parts of your home or build your own floating shelves that can be attached to your bathroom walls with ease. 

No matter the space you are working with, keeping the space clean and tidy and free from clutter will instantly create the illusion of more space, so bear this in mind if you have a small bathroom and make every effort to keep on top of your cleaning and get into the habit of putting items and products away once you are finished using them.