So the overall dimensions of this tiny bathroom are 5'x6'8". More details on that in the pics included in this album: https://imgur.com/a/0dGBd

As you can see, there's not much space to work with here. Unfortunately this tiny bathroom has no room for knocking down walls to increase its size. This was already done to make a tiny kitchen larger on the side where you see the sink. The wall with the window and back wall of the tub are exterior walls so no room for expansion there either. I know I can gain more square footage by removing the tub, and putting in a shower stall, but I heard that this hurts the resale value quite a bit. Regarding the tub, would sliding glass doors give the appearance of a larger room? A shower curtain seems to divide the room quite a bit and give it a closed-in feel. Also, to create more space, I was going to change the door to swing outwardly into the hallway, or perhaps a sliding type door.

I suspect a minimalist design would be preferable as it should give the appearance of a larger room. I might be wrong and am certainly open to other suggestions. I'm guessing lots of lighting and bright whites would help in this regard as well. Given the small size of the room and that I will be tackling most of this myself, I really don't think cost will be much of an issue. 3 or 4 thousand bucks should be more than enough I would think, but I would happily spend more if it got me a really good finished product. I like to think I'm pretty handy and love acquiring new skills, but I don't have a great eye for design. This where I need your help to bust out some space-saving-design-kung-fu.

Looking forward to your feedback. Thanks in advance :)

Title says it all. This is a rental unit and the only bathroom. Is anything doable with the current size? I would like to revamp it so it’s… usable.

I’m hoping to remodel my “master” bathroom. Anybody have ideas for maximizing space and making it feel less claustrophobic? I also don’t love the little shower alcove as it just makes the shower and room feel so much smaller. Excuse the clutter on the window sill (drives me nuts also). Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m a first-time homeowner and have been in my space for just over a year. I have a small half-bath on the first floor with a slanted ceiling, which is due to its location under the stairs leading to the second floor.

The toilet is relatively new, but the sink seems like a budget model the previous owners got wholesale.

I’d like to freshen up the space a bit. It feels cramped, especially with the slanted ceiling. Taller guests often find it uncomfortable, as sitting on the toilet can lead to knees bumping into the vanity. 😅

I’m considering replacing the vanity with a wall-mounted sink (just the vessel) to create more open space.

For decoration, I’m thinking about adding wallpaper or something similar to cover the popcorn texture on the walls.

What would you recommend to modernize the space and add a bit of flair? I’d love to hear your ideas!

Any ideas for this bathroom? I'm thinking of changing the sink to a small vanity for more storage. Would also like to paint or wallpaper the walls but not sure what color

Hi all. This is our master bathroom in our 1990s home that we bought last year. It’s the only room that looks like it’s (mostly) original. The toilet is new, but the sink split a seam this weekend, and the bathtub also needs to be replaced.

The long term plan is to do a full reno, replacing everything and upgrading. But that’s not a now project. However I’d like to take this opportunity, now that we’re being forced to deal with the sink, to do a small facelift - mainly replacing the sink (obviously), as well as the cupboard over the toilet, and painting the walls and maybe the vanity.

I’m mostly looking for colour ideas? The tile and counter top are pale blue. The floor is terrible stained vinyl (which is also not a now project). Under the matt the floor has yellowed and I don’t know how to fix that.

Thoughts? Ideas?

TIA!

Our bathroom is in need of updates. Not only is it dated, it's set up so you can't sit forward on the toilet without bumping your knees on the tub! And it's a jet tub. Why? Because bubbles are more important than space for pooping, apparently. It drives me nuts. Thankfully my husband and I are willing to do work and my brother and father are super handy, live nearby, and willing to help out.

There are a few things that make me scratch my head about what to actually do. The bathroom itself is basically a 5x5 square. As you open the door into the bathroom the sink is right in front of you, the tub/shower is along the back wall, and the toilet is to your left. There's maybe a 2x3 space area in the middle that you can stand in. There's basically no storage, just under the sink and behind the mirror. The bathroom wall behind the sink is shared with the nursery, the wall behind the toilet is shared with the hall, and the other two walls are exterior walls. It's the only bathroom in the house and we have a small child, so we want to keep a tub. It's within the realm of possibility to move the interior walls, but I don't really want to move the toilet for cost reasons, which makes moving the walls somewhat useless.

So the best I can think of to make the space work better and keep costs down is to get a smaller (mostly narrower) tub. Are there any other genius ideas out there, either for the layout or for better storage solutions? We could maybe pivot the toilet around the current plumbing, but I don't know how much that would actually help us. I'd really like to keep costs down... maybe a couple/few thousand all told, including unforeseen costs. We live in the Boston area, if that helps.

Edit: Very helpful responses! Thanks! I didn't realize there were toilets with the tank in the wall, and we will definitely think a bit more about taking up a bit more room in the nursery. Will also look more into pivoting the toilet. Woo! Hopefully we won't have a crappy bathroom for much longer (ha)!

Looking for suggestions on how to make this tiny bathroom more stylish and interesting, thanks!

My parents are doing a small bathroom remodel and I'm wanting to help them out. Any tips for making the most out of a small space on a small budget? door is on the end of the short side, shower is currently at the end, sink then toilet on right. Would planning it out in some program help? They'd like to have a 'grey' neutral theme, not sure if tile or some sort of alternative would be better?

http://imgur.com/1DMxuTA

EDIT: I can’t do a pocket door easily because there’s electricity running in the wall where it would go. :(

I need some advice. My single bathroom in the house is very tight. I’d like some advice on how to best make the space better without doing much renovation or moving plumbing. That may happen in the future.

I’m already planning on getting a more shallow vanity.

Ideas?

Have 5x5 foot space interior to create a bathroom. Any ideas for doing this and still having a small shower?

Moved into a smaller house with a small main bathroom, floor is also uneven and needs replaced. I'm fully open to suggestions on layout and design to make it look and function better. It currently has a bath on the right but I do like a good shower area, maybe a P-bath would be better? Ideally I'd have some space for towels and toiletries outside of the windowsill. My budget is about £6k (~$7.5k). Any help or ideas would be great!

Hello everyone!

My bathroom is so small. See dimensions and pictures below. The main objects of this bathroom renovation is to make it look bigger and be strategic with storage space. A friend suggestion to go with big tile and extend the shower tile to the rest of the bathroom on the vanity and toilet side. Not sure how that would look. Perhaps putting some form of recess cabinet/shelves above the toilet space and the wall to the right of the mirror, next to the door. The layout stay the same (shower, toilet in the middle and vanity near the door), everything else can be changed. Do you guys have any suggestions for me? Thank you so much!

Bathroom dimensions Shower area: depth 30in x Width 49in x 97in height

The rest of the bathroom: depth: 60in x Width 49in x 97in in Height

Total dimensions 90in depth (from door to shower wall) x 49in width x 97in height

CURRENT features Door (excluding frame): 24in Width x 80in Height Door (with frame) 30in width x 83in Height Window size: 35in W x 36in Height Toilet size: 27in Depth x Width 20 in (at the widest point- the back tank) x 16in Height Vanity size: Depth19in x Width 31 in x H 33in Height

Hey everyone! I'm replacing a bathroom vanity in a small ensuite bathroom within out master bedroom. The new vanity is smaller, and does not reach wall to wall. Due to the water line situation, I will have to put the new vanity to one side, fully against the right side wall, leaving about a 9 inch space between the vanity and the opposite wall.

My question is: What should I do with that 9 inch space to make the bathroom look complete instead of unfinished??

I'm on a budget and my first idea was small floating shelves, level with the counter and up for my wife to use as storage or hang plants on. Any other ideas?? Thanks!

Hi everyone,

We live in Hong Kong, where the apartments are very, very small.

We currently have a half bathroom with a sink and toilet, but we would like to see if it's feasible to convert it into a full bathroom.

The room itself is square, and each side is 4 feet 3 inches (51 inches or about 129 cm). We've found some floor plans for small square bathrooms (https://www.houseplanshelper.com/images/small_bathroom_floor_plan_with_shower_corner.jpg), but they usually assume a 6 ft. by 6 ft. room.

This is the existing floor plan: https://imgur.com/a/vtKLPej

The half bathroom shares a wall with the tub side of the full bathroom.

Thanks in advance!

Took about a month and a half as the surprising kept coming from the original 70’s work, but it is done and beautiful now! Amazing how a bathroom update can make a space so enjoyable.