Compact Bathroom Before and After: 5 Examples of How Everything Fits in 3 m²

A small bathroom is not a death sentence. Even on three square meters, you can create a functional space where it's pleasant to start the day or relax after work. The key is to plan carefully, use the right shades, choose ergonomic furniture and fixtures.

We found examples of successful transformations that inspire change. Each one proves: even on a tiny area, there's room for comfort and individuality expression.

Vintage and functionality: transforming a bathroom in a Khrushchyovka without a designer

A bathroom in a Khrushchyovka in Kursk became a challenge for its owner. Natasha wanted to preserve the atmosphere of the past and add vintage details, not forgetting practicality. After demolition and rebuilding of partitions, it was possible to change the entrance to the bathroom and organize space efficiently.

Photo before renovation

Instead of a shower cabin, they installed a small bathtub along the short wall. The placement of the washing machine and sink was solved using a butcher block countertop. All wooden elements were coated with wax-hard oil for durability.

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How to make a beautiful bathroom from one square meter: project in Stalin-era building

Rita with her husband transformed a tiny bathroom in a Stalin-era apartment into an impressive space. To do this, they expanded the area by using the hallway and completely replaced old utilities. Walls were decorated with white tiles, part was painted deep blue.

Photo before renovation

The floor was tiled with an expressive pattern that supports the overall interior atmosphere. Plumbing and boiler were hidden behind a door matching wall color, while the bathtub was covered with a wooden box. For the sink and washing machine, they provided a countertop with a convenient cabinet and laundry basket.

A mirror in a wooden frame and black shelves completed the look.

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Maximum functionality: renovating a bathroom in an abandoned Khrushchyovka

Designer Oksana Barnash turned an old Khrushchyovka into modern and comfortable housing. The bathroom was partially restructured: the door was moved to free up space and make layout more convenient. In the niche on the right, they placed a washing machine and storage cabinet, next to it installed an installation.

Photo before renovation

To the left were placed a vertical towel warmer and compact shower cabin. The sink cabinet took up the remaining space of the room. Main storage areas – cabinets above the washing machine and installation – made bathroom as functional as possible.

Warm light and accents: how they transformed a bathroom in Khrushchyovka

Ksenia Shahmatova completely changed a small bathroom in a 1964 Khrushchyovka. The entrance was relocated, old bathroom cabin removed and new walls built. For finishing, they chose light large-format ceramic tile and water-resistant paint in installation zone. A suspended ceiling with spotlights added light and visually increased the space.

Photo before renovation

The bathroom accommodated a bathtub, sink with cabinet, black plumbing fixtures and mirror with backlighting. A tropical shower creates a spa atmosphere and looks stylish. Built-in mixers don't overload the interior, making it modern and minimalist.

Style and light: updating a bathroom in a panel building of the 70s

Designer Olga Kopoulos combined the bathroom in a one-room apartment in St. Petersburg to make the space comfortable. Old finishing was completely removed, windows and front door were replaced, radiators updated. In the bathroom, a wall-mounted toilet with installation was installed, hiding filters in a neat box.

Photo before renovation

For finishing, they chose glossy 'boar' tile and sero-zeleny (serene green) paint. The interior was complemented by an oval mirror with backlighting and black plumbing for contrast.

Even a plastic lid was disguised with an elegant poster. As a result, there emerged a bright and cozy bathroom with current accents.

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