Over Toilet Storage

Small Bathroom Ideas For A Modern Home

Corner Bathtubs from Maax, the Kashmir Corner Tub and LineaAqua, Sabrina Whirlpool jetted bath tub and the Maddox single corner vanity.

Having a small bathroom need not mean you cannot have a relaxing haven in which to soothe away the day’s stresses. It may just need a bit of extra planning, but a modern bathroom with contemporary or traditional style can still be yours.

There are numerous small bathroom ideas which can contribute to an attractive design, without leaving you feeling cramped and cluttered. Your bathroom storage arrangements are one area where you can make inroads into the problems caused by having a small bathroom, but choices of bathtub, vanity and other key items can make a contribution.

The central choice of most bathrooms is the bathtub, and the rest of the bathroom design will usually flow from that. If you have a small bathroom, the bathtub choice becomes even more critical, and restricted. One idea that is worth considering is having a corner bathtub. While the actual space occupied may be much the same as an ordinary bath, having a corner bathtub can make overall planning that much easier and make the bathroom look smaller. The Maax Kashmir corner tub is one modern example, and the LineaAqua Sabrina Whirlpool jetted bath tub is another, for those who like the rounded contours of a corner tub coupled with the relaxation appeal of a whirlpool tub.

In fact, the corners of the bathroom generally need to be made full use of. There are more ways of doing this than just having a corner tub. Having a corner vanity is another of the small bathroom ideas which can be very appealing, even in larger bathrooms. There are many traditional and modern designs available, with wood cabinets, chrome and other metals. For a contemporary bathroom, the  Maddox single corner vanity with a glass countertop and fan-shaped front and glass basin is a fine example. This has a curved chrome towel bar attached, which adds to the modern appeal.

The use of lighting and mirrors can play an important role in a small bathroom, if used with skill. It helps to have professional advice to make maximum use of lighting, but if you can afford it, why not? Otherwise, try to image in the lighting and mirrors in situ, and see how it goes.

Finally, and back to storage, one of the foremost small bathroom ideas is the use of over toilet storage, which is covered in more detail elsewhere on this site.