It can be difficult to find great bathroom products that are functional and practical in small spaces but are also visually appealing. In other words, finding products suited to small bathrooms can be easier said than done. However, The Bathroom Place has got you covered. As specialists in small bathrooms, we know what kind of products are best for tighter spaces and which are better to avoid.
In this blog, we plan to help you discover the best versions and styles of the main bathroom essentials – bath, shower, toilet, sink basin, and furniture – that are ideal for smaller bathrooms. After reading this, you’ll be armed with the understanding you need to go out and start piecing together your new small bathroom.
Bathtubs for Small Bathrooms
The bathtub is, for many, an essential feature of the bathroom, but these can be quite large, which leads many to wonder if their small bathroom would be better out without a bath. This may be fine if you’re someone who prefers to shower instead of bathing, but if you’re determined to have a bathtub in your small bathroom, there are bathtub products suited to small bathrooms out there.
If you haven’t checked out our list of top practical and stylish bathtubs for small spaces, we suggest you do so now or after reading this blog. Compact baths, also known as ‘short baths’ or ‘space-saving baths’, are actually shorter in length than standard models, but they usually still have the same depth level, so you can have a shorter bath while still being able to submerge and soak comfortably. So, if you’ve got a short and narrow space in your bathroom, you may be able to find a compact tub to fill that space. Or you may feel like a standard-sized bathtub may dominate the room, so the smaller model would be a great alternative to include in your bathroom fitting project.
P-shaped and L-shaped shower baths are also great examples of products suited to small bathrooms. Firstly, with a combined functionality of both bath and shower, you’re saving on space by not having a separate bath and shower. These bath models feature a wide section at the end, which provides extra space for showering, but these parts also don’t stick out too far, so they won’t take up much space. Pair this with a nice bath shower screen and you’re onto a winner.
Compact Shower Solutions
When choosing what type of shower to use for your small shower renovation, it’s best to prioritise designs that maximise space (while not using up too much of it) and functionality – it needs to be a shower that makes sense to add to a small bathroom. There are so many great shower products that are suited to small bathrooms. One that stands out is the quadrant shower enclosure. With curved sliding doors that fold in on themselves and a shape that allows it to tuck neatly into a corner of a small bathroom, this type of shower is particularly effective. Similarly, bi-fold and sliding shower doors are just as good; as self-contained features, they use up little space and leave the rest of the room to feel open.
If you’re one of the many homeowners considering a walk-in shower, our advice would be to go for a walk-in shower with a frameless glass screen. The reason is that, for your small bathroom, the transparency creates a sense of openness, providing the look and feel of a larger space. Plus, extra space is saved by eliminating the need for a shower door. For even greater space-saving efficiency, choose showers with built-in storage solutions, such as shelving or niches. This will help to avoid clutter. Find out how much it costs to have a shower installed.
Space-Saving Toilet Units
When it comes to what toilet units are best for small bathrooms, a compact or short projection toilet is the typical go-to. This basically means toilets that don’t protrude into the room as much as other toilets, which is ideal as you’re looking for products suited to small bathrooms, meaning saving space wherever you can is vital. While you may not save massive amounts of room by choosing a smaller toilet, it is still saving space, which can help the room be more open and easy to manoeuvre, even if it is just a little.
Another toilet product suited to small bathrooms is the wall-hung toilet. These are perfect for small bathrooms as their cistern is concealed within the wall, leaving only the seat visible. This, of course, saves space by having the cistern built into the wall, but as they’re wall-hung, you could even put the space saved under the toilet to some use, such as storing toiletries. For more storage tips and tricks, see our blog on clever bathroom storage.
Innovative Sink Basins Suited to Small Bathrooms
When looking for products suited to small bathrooms, the sink basin presents a great opportunity to save space but also deliver functionality and style. As a key feature of any bathroom, the sink basin needs to be carefully chosen, and this is even more important for small bathrooms that need to save space with products. Again, wall-mounted sink basins are great as they free up floor space. Another good option is a corner basin – perfect for small bathrooms that have a free, awkward corner that is going unused. These types of basins can be made even more effective with some designs also featuring integrated towel rails or small shelves for convenience.
You could also consider a modular unit (also referred to as a ‘vanity unit’). These are units that feature a sink basin but also built-in storage in the form of cupboards or drawers. Coming available in slimline and compact models, these sink basin units are a fine example of products suited to small bathrooms. With both concealed storage and a sink basin built-in, a modular unit offers a two-for-one solution where two bathroom features take up just one section of space. They’re affordable too and are a common feature included in the average new bathroom cost.
Flexible Furniture Choices
After looking at bathtubs, showers, toilets, and sink basins suited to small bathrooms, it’s time to end with furniture, giving us a complete small bathroom setup. If you choose our suggestion of a sink basin modular unit, you may not even need any more furniture. But for the sake of this blog, let’s say the final piece that’s missing from your small bathroom is the furniture. Before moving on from modular units, however, we should also let you know that it is possible to find modular units that feature a sink basin, storage, and a toilet – a three-in-one unit for extreme space-saving. You don’t have to fit a new bathroom to get one of these units for yourself when you choose supply only.
As has been the case with other bathroom features discussed in this blog, wall-hung furniture stands as one of the best types of products suited to a small bathroom, keeping the floor clear and staying out of the way while still being able to fulfil its purpose. Floating shelves, mirrored cabinets, and slim tallboy cabinets are excellent for storing whatever you need while keeping the space clutter-free.
Extra trip: choose furniture with reflective surfaces or neutral tones to help the small bathroom feel bright and fresh and also to give off the illusion of a larger room.
Final Thoughts on Products Suited to Small Bathrooms
At The Bathroom Place, we have a wide catalogue of products for small bathrooms that our customers have access to. Take a look at our brochure to see what we have to offer and start to piece together your dream bathroom. When you’ve found the right products for you and you’re ready to get started with your new bathroom project, reach out to our team.
