10 of the Best Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Huge

So, you've found the perfect apartment or house that ticks just about every box on your list—there's only one little problem: The bathroom is a little too small for your taste. Whether you live in a sprawling abode or a small apartment, most homes have at least one bathroom that's seriously lacking in square footage.

But that's no reason to discount the space: There are actually quite a few ways to make any tiny bathroom feel like a spa-worthy suite. All it takes is a few carefully placed decorations, the right type of storage, and a bit of optimism to make it happen.

We tapped interior designer Baylee Floyd for her best small bathroom design ideas. While she has many ideas to make a room feel larger, there's also one major decorating mistake that she wants you to avoid. "A common mistake I see a lot of people make when decorating a small bathroom is thinking that just because they have a small space, they can't have storage," she explains.

Below, keep reading to learn Floyd's best small bathroom ideas, tips, and tricks to make your space feel larger than you ever dreamed when you first laid eyes on it.

01 Use Light, Bright, Neutral Paint Colors

When it comes to painting a small bathroom, Floyd recommends sticking to light, neutral shades. "I find that there is often not much natural light, or [a window] at all in a tight bathroom space, so I like to stick with whites and neutral grays to make the space feel as bright and airy as possible," the designer explains.

02 See Through the Shower

Your shower takes up the most space in the bathroom, so why close it off with a curtain? We love how this designer opened up the entire room with the simple choice of clear shower doors. With the window tucked inside, there's a clear line of sight to the back wall and plenty of natural light from the moment you enter the room.

03 Decorate With Plants

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"Plants are a must in the bathroom," Floyd says. "There is just something about that small touch of greenery that really brings the space together and invites you in." If you don't have room for a potted statement plant, opt for hanging plants that float in the corner. "It also adds a very calming and serene feel for a spa-like bathroom vibe."

04 Take Storage to the Ceiling

This modern statement is also functional. Design built-in storage from the floor to the ceiling in your space to utilize every inch without making your bathroom feel cluttered. We love the small open shelf in the center that breaks up the cabinetry and makes room for décor.

05 Work With Length

Narrow rooms are tough to design: We get it. But with the right décor and furnishings, your bathroom can still feel like a suite. Slim cabinetry, wall hooks, and the creative use of a standalone tub with an overhanging showerhead all use negative space to an advantage in this room to leave plenty of walking area.

06 Find Space for a Soaker Tub

This design works best in square-shaped rooms. If your main bedroom doesn't have the luxurious en-suite bathroom you hoped for, make the space feel more open by arranging plumbing and cabinetry around the outsides of the room. Here, a small soaker tub carefully placed next to the shower barely fits—but the result is just right.

07 Don't Skimp on Drawers

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