Small Space Ideas for Ensuite Bathrooms

Although it may be one of the smallest spaces in the home, an ensuite bathroom can be incredibly useful.

Therefore, if you are in the process of installing one, you need to ensure that you have all the small bathroom ideas you need. The aim is to make it feel as luxurious as possible despite the lack of space. Furthermore, you need it to function as well as the main bathroom and increase the value of your property.

Bathroom Cabinets

The first consideration when it comes to bathroom cabinets is the sizing of potential bathroom furniture and how to position them to make best use of space.

As obvious as this may seem, it is important to avoid creating an ensuite bathroom where doors are bumping into sinks or baths getting in the way of sinks. You need to be totally realistic about the space you have to play around with and select bathroom fittings which are appropriate.

This means you may need to opt for a smaller basin or for a toilet in order to fit everything into the bathroom. The most practical option would be to install some bathroom vanities with built in basins to save a lot of space and supply you with a sufficient amount of bathroom storage.

This will also help you leave the bathroom clean and clutter-free if you are considering where to put your toiletries. It’s also important to think of little tricks to make the room look bigger.

Showers & Baths

The best option when it comes to ensuite ideas would be to fit a medium-sized shower, rather than trying to squeeze in an undersized bathtub.

However, it is important to consider a small bath when it comes to the value of your property. What would make the most sense would be to have a shower bath that combines both the options.

Yet again, you might wish to consider a more majestic and opulent look when it comes to increasing your house value with this new bathroom. When it comes to small bathrooms, a tip would be to install a bath with claw feet, as the elevated view of the floor under the bathtub will make the room seem less cramped.

Wall mounted toilets and sinks usually have a similar visual effect. Make sure the bathroom is well lit and opt for a light or neutral-coloured wall and floor tiles. This should not only make the bathroom look bigger but it also increases the property value by leaving a ‘blank canvas’ for future buyers.

Bathroom Mirrors

Everybody knows that mirrors can make a room look bigger as they reflect the available space, but in a certain ensuite designs, a large bathroom mirror can be both practical and stylish.

A final consideration when it comes to planning your new ensuite bathroom is to think about how it will sit alongside the bedroom it leads off.

Tiling Options

The ideal ensuite bathroom should feel like it belongs decoratively to the adjoining bedroom. Therefore, if you have a particular pattern or colour on a fabric in the bedroom, consider integrating tones from it in the towels in your new bathroom’s colour scheme, including the bathroom tiles.

If you really want the ensuite bathroom to feel like part of the bedroom and do not have any privacy issues then you can install a glass block wall between the two rooms.

This will also give it the illusion of added space. It would open up the space, letting light in and be practical you are having an ensuite with a bathtub, shower or a dressing area.

We hope you gained some useful bathroom inspiration from this article and can refer to the following article on ‘Small Bathroom Ideas’, if you wish to find out more.