Setting up a narrow bathroom
Key points at a glance:
- Working with color, light, and materials: Light tones, a cohesive design, and glass and mirror elements make a narrow bathroom appear more open, brighter, and visually wider.
- Strategically place bathroom faucets: A linear layout, wall-mounted faucet, and a walk-in shower create more freedom of movement and give the room a more spacious feel.
- Minimalist yet cozy design: Sleek furniture, well-planned storage, and strategically placed plants can make even small bathrooms both functional and stylish.
Basic design principles
One of the typical challenges of a narrow bathroom—as in other small bathrooms—is, first and foremost, a lack of space and freedom of movement. Especially in narrowbathrooms in older buildings, the lighting can also be rather sparse. Combined with the narrow layout and the need to accommodate all essential fixtures, this often creates a cramped impression. To avoid this, the following design principles are recommended for virtually any narrow bathroom.
Bright, uniform colors
Light colors are especially helpful if the windows in your narrow bathroom are on the small side. Even with plenty of natural light, light colors can help alleviate the feeling of cramped space. A single accent wall, directly across from the door, is certainly an option, but you should generally stick to a cohesive color palette to avoid creating a cluttered look.
Linework
To avoid making the room look too narrow, pay particular attention to the lines in the bathroom. Horizontal patterns and textures are ideal for emphasizing the room’s actual width. Vertical lines, on the other hand, should be avoided.
Materials
Glass and reflective elements are ideal for making a room feel more spacious and brightening it up by reflecting light. Glossy tiles, bathroom mirrors, and shiny rather than matte faucets are the best choices for a narrow bathroom.
Sanitary elements in a narrow bathroom
Sanitary elements are essential in any bathroom. If you want to make sure nothing is missing and you’re planning to install a shower and bathtub in your narrow bathroom, careful planning is key.
Arrangement
The layout of the bathroom fixtures is extremely important in a narrow bathroom. Ideally, you should arrange all the fixtures in a row one after the other to allow for a passageway on the other side of the room. If possible, the shower should be placed at the end of the row to create a more spacious feel.
Tip: A bathroom floor plan can be helpful when planning ahead.
Walk-in shower
A walk-in shower helps make the room feel open and spacious. This works best when combined with a glass shower enclosure, allowing the view to extend unobstructed all the way to the back wall.
More decorating ideas
Even if space is limited, creative ideas for narrow bathrooms can ensure that you don't have to compromise on anything when it comes to decorating.
Semi-tall cabinets & vanity units
When it comes to keeping your bathroom organized, you can take advantage of the airy look created by wall-mounted fixtures. Semi-tall cabinets and vanity units are ideal for this purpose.
Plants
Natural accents are particularly effective for adding a touch of freshness to any room. Even if you’re decorating a small, narrow bathroom, you shouldn’t skip adding some greenery. In this case, it’s best to choose plants for the bathroom that are as slender and tall-growing as possible.
Minimalism as a stylistic element
While it’s advisable to make the most effective use of available space in a narrow bathroom, that doesn’t mean you should cram it full of as many items as possible. Certain styles, such as Scandinavian or industrial-stylebathrooms, deliberately embrace minimalism. Take advantage of this to give your narrow bathroom a modern, stylish look where the limited space doesn’t stand out negatively.
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