When we were house hunting one thing that was high on our list of wants was a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Well, our wish was granted with this house…sort of!! The ensuite bathroom was incredibly small and we had to get creative to make it functional! Here are 7 tiny master bathroom design tips to keep in mind if you have a very small bathroom!
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#1 Get Creative
The bedroom and bathroom were so small that having the door swing into either space just didn’t work! So we installed a sliding barn door instead! A sliding barn or pocket door is always a great option for small spaces!
The door just tucks in behind the wardrobes in the bedroom and doesn’t take away any precious square footage in the bathroom!
#2 Maximize Storage
Maximizing storage is always key in making a small space functional. Instead of putting in a traditional bathroom vanity, we created our own custom vanity using Ikea kitchen cabinet units. These units are 24 inches deep and we added a combination of drawers and cupboards to suit our needs.
#3 Go Vertical
We also added vertical storage towers by using Ikea kitchen wall cabinets on either side of the mirror.
These cabinets house extra towels etc… as there is no room for a linen closet in the space. They also hold our toothbrushes and toiletries etc… within easy reach.
#4 Weigh Sink Options
We had about 66″ of space to work with for the vanity wall. We really wanted double sinks in the space, but in order to fit 2 sinks in we would have had to give up a lot of storage and counter space! Since Mark and I are on different schedules and don’t usually get ready at the same time every morning, it made sense for us to have a single sink!
We also didn’t need a large sink as we have a laundry sink downstairs as well as a deep sink in the mudroom. So we chose a small round sink, which gave us more coveted counter space.
#5 Use Wall Space
In a small space, it’s important to use every square inch wisely! We hung our hand towels on the sides of the storage towers for easy access.
And we used the space under the window to hang bath towels. We used a double bar so that we could hang two towels instead of one. The towels hang right over the floor vent, so they also dry quickly and stay warm when the heat is on in the winter!
#6 Stand Up Shower
Although I’d love to have a tub in the master bathroom, storage was much more important. We chose to have a large vanity and stand-up shower instead of a tub/shower combo and a small vanity. We have 2 other bathtubs in the house and we also have a hot tub that’s accessible through patio doors from the bedroom.
#7 Keep it Simple
By making sure that we had enough storage and hanging space we were able to keep clutter to a minimum. Just a few accessories are out on the counters and everything else is tucked away. This keeps the room feeling spacious and uncluttered.
I hope this look at our small master ensuite bathroom has been helpful. Keep these tiny master bathroom design tips in mind to create a beautiful and functional small master bath!
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I just found your blog and loving it! We have a small 90s home we are wanting to update so this is perfect!
Where did you get the small glass storage canisters on your bathroom counter?
Hey, that’s great and glad you’re here! And the canisters are from the dollar store!!????
hi! can you share the link of the bathroom mirror?
The mirror was actually a one time find at Homesense!
Could you please provide the dimensions of your master bath, as well as the size of your shower and if you now feel the shower is big enough?
I’m Sorry, I’m late finding this.. I also went to ur IG site. Do you have any designs on how you did this master bathroom vanity and counter? I love the wood and side mini top cabinet.. Curious what wood you used for countertops and if it lasts. And info for the slim vanity cabinet.. If possible.