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# 10 Small Bathroom Ideas That Maximise Space
18 November 20256 min read

Working with a compact bathroom? Proven design tricks and fixture choices to create a functional, stylish space — even in Manchester's smaller terraced homes.

## Wall-Hung Everything
Wall-hung toilets, vanity units, and storage cabinets create visible floor space beneath them, making a small bathroom appear significantly larger. The exposed floor tiles run uninterrupted from wall to wall, creating a visual continuity that tricks the eye into perceiving more space.

Wall-hung toilets also make cleaning easier — no awkward gaps around the base to mop around. The concealed cistern sits behind a service panel that doubles as a useful shelf.

## Large-Format Tiles
Counter-intuitively, large tiles make small bathrooms look bigger. Fewer grout lines mean fewer visual breaks, creating a cleaner, more expansive appearance. 600x300mm or 600x600mm tiles are ideal for most compact bathrooms.

Use the same tile on both floor and walls to eliminate visual boundaries. A neutral colour — light grey, white, or soft beige — reflects more light and enhances the sense of space.

## Walk-In Shower Over Bath
Removing a bath and replacing it with a walk-in shower can reclaim up to 0.5 square metres of floor space — significant in a bathroom that's only 3–4 square metres total.

A frameless glass screen rather than a shower door adds to the open feel. If you need to keep a bath for resale value, consider a shorter 1500mm bath (instead of the standard 1700mm) to free up space for a larger vanity or storage.

## Recessed Storage and Niches
Built-in recessed niches in shower walls eliminate the need for hanging baskets or freestanding shelves, keeping the visual clutter to zero. A niche 300mm wide x 400mm tall is enough for shampoo bottles and soap.

Recessed mirror cabinets above the basin provide storage without projecting into the room. Choose one with integrated LED lighting to serve double duty as your main bathroom light source.

## Lighting and Mirrors
A well-lit small bathroom feels twice the size of a dimly lit one. Combine a central ceiling light with LED strips around mirrors or under floating vanity units. Warm-white (3000K) LEDs create a comfortable atmosphere.

Position the largest mirror possible above the basin. A full-width mirror (extending the full width of the vanity unit or wider) reflects light and creates depth. Avoid ornate frames that eat into the mirror's effective area.

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