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If you have a super small bathroom, trying to make everything fit in the available space is like
doing a giant crossword puzzle. Among the challenges: configuring the toilet and sink to code,
allowing enough clearance for a shower and, of course, where to put the towels and t.p.
Despite the challenges, in most cases it's still better to squeeze in an extra bathroom where one
is desperately needed, even if it must be small. If you plan on going this route, here are 12 tips
for designing that picture-perfect small bathroom.
1. Install a corner sink. Sometimes even a pedestal sink can disrupt the only available traffic
lane in a bathroom. In this case placing a corner sink across from the toilet works better than a
sink across from the shower. The opening and closing of the shower door usually creates an
awkward walk-around condition.
2. Use a shower curtain. A shower curtain that moves back and forth saves space over a glass
door that moves in and out. Shower-tub combos actually can fit into small spaces, with some
tubs coming in at 60 inches in length.
3. Float the vanity. Besides just visually helping the bathroom appear bigger, mounting a vanity
above the floor frees up a little space for small items
4. Round the vanity. Tight spaces can make sharp corners hip hazards. If the corners of a vanity
would get in the way, opt for a rounded style. Yes, a round vanity can work in a square space.
No more bruised hips!
5. Extend the counter over the toilet. This banjo-style arrangement can be done with stone or a
wood slab. The extended counter creates just enough space for a few needed items. Toilet
placement is not affected, and the look is minimalist and clean.
6. Use a large-scale pattern. A large-scale pattern, like this wide stripe, can trick the eye into
seeing expanded space. The square footage might stay the same, but the bathroom will feel
bigger.
7. Skip the shower door. If your bathroom is about 5 feet wide, that's just enough space to
squeeze in a toilet and a 30- by 60-inch tub. With tight conditions such as these, consider a
glass panel instead of a glass shower door. It will keep most of the water in the shower and will
free up needed elbow room.
8. Expand the mirror. In the tightest spaces, having a mirror stretch across the wall instead of
just the vanity can enable two people to use it at once. In less-than-ideal space conditions,
every inch helps.