5 Small but Very Beautiful Bathrooms

A bathroom is more than just a functional space. Besides functionality, we want to see aesthetics and comfort in it so that taking care of ourselves and relaxing is as comfortable as possible. How to create such an atmosphere even in a small area — we show through examples of implemented projects.

Effective bathroom with gold accents

Designer Anastasia Korol created an effective interior in her three-room apartment. The love of the owners for monochrome is visible throughout the space, including in the bathroom. They used a black-and-white palette and added gold accents. The accent tiles were chosen in small format with an uneven surface — they resemble handcrafted ceramics and add coziness.

Photo: Anastasia Korol's design project

To create a living room atmosphere, the tiles were combined with painting, a chandelier was hung up, and the walls were decorated with picture reproductions. The interior's graphic style was achieved using a black ceiling cornice and ceramic border elements. Note that the thin ceramic border was also used instead of a floor cornice.

Photo: Anastasia Korol's design project

Unusual bathroom interior in green tones

This bathroom in a small studio resembles more of a living 'boxroom'. This effect was achieved through non-standard bathroom finishing: the walls were covered with tiles, paint and wallpaper, while the ceiling and hidden door were painted in a saturated green color. By the way, to make the wallpapers last longer, they were coated with a special protective lacquer.

Photo: Alexandra Voinova's design project

The bathroom is small — only 3.5 square meters, so a shower was installed instead of a bathtub. It is built into the niche, clad with marble-like tiles and complemented by glass doors with black hardware. A narrow vanity unit was paired with a sink with an elongated countertop, under which the washing machine fit perfectly.

Photo: Alexandra Voinova's design project

Gentle interior with accent tiles and retro details

In the bathroom, they continued to maintain a romantic mood of the entire interior of this studio. To do so, they combined light and pink tiles, and made one wall in the bathroom area an accent by cladding it with patterned tiles. Retro plumbing in a bronze tone helped emphasize the aesthetic of the interior.

Photo: Nadia Volk's design project

In one part of the bathroom, a bathtub was placed against three walls, and the washbasin area opposite. The vanity unit with a countertop made of artificial stone allowed for an inset sink and space to store decor and various items. Above the vanity, a large cabinet with mirror doors was mounted, which visually dissolves into space and enhances lighting in the room. The cabinet features hinged doors and two narrow inserts where two wall lights were mounted.

Photo: Nadia Volk's design project

Cozy bathroom with a relaxing atmosphere

The budget and time for transforming this Khrushchyovka were limited, but the designer managed to create a stylish and cozy space, including in the bathroom. The bathroom is shared; due to the corridor, it was slightly enlarged to accommodate a separate laundry area with washing and drying machines.

Photo: Maria Tartashnik's design project

In the main part of the bathroom, a sink was installed along with a wall-mounted toilet with storage above the installation and a comfortable bathtub. Tiles were used in wet areas, while other walls were painted. The mixer and shower system are built-in — they look clean and don't visually overload the small space. A mirror with backlighting adds to the comfort, accentuating the relief of the tiles.

Photo: Maria Tartashnik's design project

Compact bathroom with vibrant details

The bathroom in this two-room flat was fully clad in tiles of different formats: on the walls, bright ones in large format and coarse-grained ones resembling stone, and on the floor — geometric patterns. The overall style was complemented with vibrant accents in furniture and decor. For this, they chose a bright wall-mounted vanity unit with carved fronts and an unusual vintage mirror in a carved frame.

Photo: Natalia Borisenkova's design project

Opposite the washbasin area, a utility corner was organized. A washing machine and a bright red cart were placed there, on which clean towels and hygiene products can be stored conveniently.

Photo: Natalia Borisenkova's design project