Dealing with a small bathroom space will give us some limitations in decorating it. We have our own standards and need of a bathroom where the space is really needed to support your needs. But, what if you don’t have enough space for that? Well, basically, you can still surely have the proper bathroom based on your needs but you might have to eliminate some ideas that you have for your bathroom. That will be needed not to make the bathroom space be seen as too crowded. It is bad to have a crowded bathroom in a small space that will even make you feel hard to breathe.
The first thing that you should consider when decorating a small bathroom space is its function. You should make sure to put the function above the style. But still, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have the stylish one. There are still some aspects that you can add to the bathroom side by side with the functionality. Let’s say that you can install a wide mirror to give a wider room impression. Not only to get the function of the mirror, you can choose the aesthetic one from the shape or the frame so that the mirror can be both functional and aesthetic.
Here are some tricks that you can do in decorating your small bathroom space to make it functional yet stylish at the same time.
- Applying soft neutral color: You can use white, ivory, soft grey, soft beige, etc. Those colors will help you deal with the space illusion. The brighter the room you have, the wider the space impression you will get.
- Installing a glass shower door: The door for the shower room is needed not to make the whole bathroom space wet. You need to divide the wet space and the dry space. For the small bathroom space, we recommend you use the glass door or wall so that the room won’t be seen as narrow.
- Installing good lighting: It is great if you can have natural lighting from the window or skylight. But, if it is impossible, you can install the layering lighting. It will help you to beautify the decoration and make the room brighter for a wider space impression.
- Minimizing the details: What is meant with details here are the patterns, colors, textures, and some small items that you provide in the bathroom. It is allowed for you to provide the pattern or color combination. But, you should be able to use it in the right portion.
Those points are the main considerations that you should follow when you want to decorate your small bathroom. Now, you should see varied ideas about decorating a small bathroom space that could be functional and stylish at the same time.
Modern Style
The modern style brings simplicity. It also mostly plays with the black and white color. Well, grey color is also common to use but black and white is way more dominant. This style will work really well for the small bathroom space with its simplicity and minimalist decor concept.

This bathroom uses beige, white, and grey color. It has a touch of luxury from the marble pattern on the wall. You should also see the big mirror that creates a wider space impression. Luxurious Modern Design from @bmsinteriordesign

This bathroom is simple but not boring with the pattern on the wall and floor looking like grains of sand. So simple, aesthetic, modern, and stylish. Simple Modern Design from @comparethetradie
Classic Style
The classic style is interesting because it can bring you to the nostalgic era. Also, most of the classic items are aesthetic and able to bring beauty into the room. However, be careful because there might be some details that this style has. You should be able to maintain the use so that the decoration isn’t seen as too much.

So beautiful and stylish. Look at the pattern that is used in this bathroom. Even when there are some details but doesn’t make the bathroom be seen as narrower because of the right color choice and pattern combination. The marble pattern can really balance the classic one. Classic Bathroom from @comparethetradie
Eclectic Style
The eclectic style is about combining and layering. It is a little bit dangerous for the small space but can still be managed by applying the possible things and avoiding the impossible ones. For example, you can use the combination of the era without using the combination of the patterns or colors.

This bathroom combines the modern and the traditional ones. You can see it from the toilet which is in modern technology and the color scheme indicates the modern style. Then, it is combined with the wood material for the storage for traditional touch. Eclectic Bathroom from @comparethetradie

The gold color used in this bathroom gives a luxurious impression and the white color which is combined here has a simple neutral color. They are mixed together creating an eclectic decoration style. Eclectic Bathroom from @comparethetradie
Back to Nature Style
Nature will always be a good thing to be added to the decoration. It can bring a peaceful and fresh atmosphere inside the room. Also, with its varied kinds of products such as wood, rattan, plants, flowers, etc. you can get the beauty and reach the stylish impression you need in the bathroom.

This bathroom brings nature from the greenery and the natural elements used in this bathroom. There are woods, rattan, and stone. Back to Nature Style from @comparethetradie
Coastal Style
Can’t be doubted! The coastal bathroom theme is the best one to make you feel the ambiance of being surrounded by the sea. No need to worry about the colors commonly used as they won’t make the room look narrow. You can use the bright blue color, the green sea color, or coral color.

Blue is the color that this bathroom chose. Combined with the white color and wood material, this bathroom feels calming, fresh, and airy. It is a good way to get a functional yet stylish bathroom. Coastal Style from @traditionallycoastal