Set up a small bathroom: 7 tips will turn it into an oasis of well-being

Table of contents

• 1. Hang a mirror cabinet
• 2. Use the space above the toilet
• 3. Build upwards
• 4. Don't give up color
• 5. Incorporate plants into your small bathroom
• 6. Opt for a transparent shower
• 7. Keep the floor clear

For most of us, the day begins and ends in the bathroom. It is all the more important that this room becomes a place where you feel really comfortable. After all, an uncomfortable atmosphere can dampen your mood in the long run. But furnishing small bathrooms is often a real challenge.

Where should all the little things like cosmetics and care products go? Where do you store towels and laundry without everything looking chaotic? And how can you decorate a small bathroom so that it looks inviting but not cluttered?

Don't worry, it's easier than you think! Here are 7 practical tips with which you can create storage space, ensure a pleasant indoor climate and transform your bathroom into a real oasis of well-being - all with little effort and budget.

1. Hang a mirror cabinet

Admittedly, a mirror cabinet is not an unusual insider tip, but it should still not be missing from the list of tips for small bathrooms. Because mirror cabinets are true 2-in-1 wonders!

On the one hand, the mirror reflects the light and in this way optically enlarges the room immensely. On the other hand, all the small stuff that we need in the bathroom disappears behind the door. This brings peace and makes cleaning easier.

Tipp:It's best to choose a mirror cabinet that has open shelves in addition to the closed storage space. This loosens up the cupboard so that it doesn't look so bulky and offers space for decoration. Here you will find onenice, small model on Amazon*.

2. Use the space above the toilet

The space above the toilet is wasted space in many bathrooms. Many people don't want to or aren't allowed to drill into the tiles, so you can't install a wall cabinet there. So what else to do with the space?

A clever solution: place a rung shelf around the toilet and simply leave out the bottom boards. You can also buy ready-made “toilet shelves” directly on Amazon, for examplethis blue version*or aModel like the one in the photo*.

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3. Build upwards

It's not just the space above the toilet that can be optimized. Even if you have a permanently installed sink or bathtub with plenty of free space on the sides, you can still get a lot out of it.

Buy a small shelf for this (like this bamboo corner shelf from Amazon*) and just put it on top. You can store towels and baskets here - practical and decorative at the same time.

4. Don't give up color

Sure, you shouldn't overload your small bathroom with a wild mix of colors. But you shouldn't do without color entirely.

A tiled bathroom quickly appears cold and uncomfortable anyway. If the rest of the bathroom furnishings are exclusively white, it does appear tidy - but in this case you can rarely speak of an oasis of well-being.

So, when decorating your small bathroom, look for itone or two colorswith whom youAccentscan set. You can use the color in the tiles, for example, or (a cheap and rent-friendly solution) in towels, soap dispensers and bath mats.

5. Incorporate plants into your small bathroom

Speaking of a feel-good oasis: Plants should not be missing even in a small bathroom. Because they take up hardly any space and at the same time draw the eye away from the toilet etc. It is best to attach them to the wall so as not to “waste” valuable floor or shelf space.

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6. Opt for a transparent shower

Good news: The classic shower cubicle with glass walls, which is installed in most apartments and houses, is ideal for a small bathroom. The view can slide through the transparent windows, creating the illusion of a larger room.

If you have a bathtub or shower with a shower curtain, that's even better for a small bathroom. You can simply push the shower curtain to the side when the shower is not in use - this opens up the room and adds a nice color accent at the same time.

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7. Keep the floor clear

Every inch of floor that isn't visible makes the room seem smaller. Floating furniture – e.g. B. wall shelves or wall-mounted toilets and sinks - are therefore ideal if you want to set up a small bathroom.

Of course, not everyone can replace their sanitary facilities right away. Fortunately, that is not necessary. It also makes a big impact if, for example, you choose a sink base cabinet that has sufficiently high legs. This looks airier and doesn't completely cover the floor.