Ideas for decorating a compact bathroom without installing a bathtub.

Ventilation and underfloor heating

A bathroom, especially a small one, needs good ventilation: if the air stops circulating, moisture will linger in the room. This can lead to mold on the walls and in the corners of the bathroom, an unpleasant smell, and unsightly dark spots of fungus.

A underfloor heating for a bathroom is designed to stabilize the microclimate: it will not allow dampness to form. Also, warm tiles are more pleasant to the touch and less dangerous. In addition to underfloor heating, proper ventilation will help cope with humidity: not only built-in, but also forced in the form of an exhaust system.

Using glass

How to use the space of a tiny bathroom ergonomically? Take a closer look at the material the shower cabin is made of: plastic free-standing models that look like capsules take up much more space than laconic glass ones. They look not only bulky, but also less modern. A glass shower compartment has an important advantage over a purchased cabin: it can be assembled at your discretion.

Instead of a shower curtain that protects against splashes, we recommend installing a glass partition. It does not steal space and looks very presentable. Glass also has the ability to reflect light, thereby making the room more airy.

Light finish

There is a whole arsenal of tricks and techniques that are often used by professional designers to visually expand the space. Don’t neglect them either: use white, blue or beige tiles to decorate a small bathroom.

Remember that single-color products look more expensive and much more advantageous than tiles with contrasting patterns or old-fashioned “stone” texture. If you want a beautiful bathroom, choose tiles that imitate light marble with high-quality printing.

Also pay attention to the ratio of tiles and paint (or waterproof decorative plaster). Combine these materials with tiles if the tiles are small: this way the space will not be “broken” by numerous seams. Another option is to choose large-format tiles. Before finishing, be sure to create a visualization so that the end result matches your expectations.

Corner shower models

Choose compact designs to save as much bathroom space as possible. The fasteners of the corner cabin are mounted on two walls, thereby using the space rationally. The length of the sides starts from 80 cm, but experts believe that a width of 90 cm is the most optimal for a small bathroom.

Even corner shower models can be equipped with additional equipment (hydromassage or music unit). But remember that the design world is striving for minimalism, and the maintenance and repair of such a cabin will be much more expensive.

Lighting

It is a mistake to think that in a small bathroom you can install one lamp and that will be enough. A single chandelier will not allow you to optically expand the space and spend time in the bathroom with comfort.

It is advisable to provide the washing area with separate lighting, and also conduct light above the shower area, because if you use a curtain, it becomes an obstacle to light during hygiene procedures.

Pay attention to the LED strip in the first photo: this solution gives depth to a small space, advantageously complicating it.

Mirror

If your goal is to make the room optically more spacious, you need to take a responsible approach to choosing a mirror. This is a powerful tool for transforming space. By buying a small mirror, you will lose all its advantages: it will not visually enlarge the room and will not reflect enough light.

A large frameless mirror, on the contrary, will “dissolve” the walls and expand the space. If possible, purchase a custom-made mirror, having carefully calculated its dimensions.

Thoughtful storage

To avoid visual “fragmentation” and “weighting” of the space, if possible, exclude open shelves. Over time, various tubes, bottles and jars accumulate on them: their multi-colored labels create real chaos in a small area.

Choose closed vanity units and wall cabinets if you know that you use a lot of personal care products. You can also store toiletries and towels outside the bathroom and take only the most necessary items with you.

The best option: install custom-made furniture. Craftsmen will calculate its dimensions down to the centimeter, thanks to which the finished structures will look integral and stylish. A great option is hanging cabinets, which seem to float above the floor and take up a minimum of space.

If you approach the arrangement of a bathroom without a bathtub wisely, the interior will please you not only with beauty, but also with convenience.