Apartment Bathroom Designs

With so many ideas for decorating bathrooms, you can get distracted by all the latest fixtures and pricey wall units. But what many forget to consider is the size of the bathroom when they start to dress it up. To enhance a small room, you need to maximize the space and bring in just the right features.

Take Baby Steps

Redo your bathroom little by little and you will be able to focus on one element at a time. Then as you go, add decorative touches to enhance the bathroom’s core features. Here’s how else to plan for a fantastic bathroom.

Proper Use of Space

Even with limited space you can have an interesting bathroom that’s appealing and functional. Start by evaluating your vanity and mirror. You can go with a small vanity and sink and then hang up a decorative wall mirror to save on space. Some sink and vanity styles are too big for apartment bathrooms and actually overpower them. If you cannot change the sink or vanity in the existing bathroom, find ways to enhance the space around them. You may want to hang new shelving, mirrors and accessories to to spice up those old fixtures.

Space-saving shelves - Install a wall shelf/towel bar combo. This is a good way to utilize space in a small bathroom. Select a shelf/towel bar in wood, metal and glass, or brushed textures to spice up your decor.

Ideas for Bathroom Vanities

Choose a theme for a vanity area such as an Asian-inspired one. Choose a vanity in an earth tone. Then accent the walls with bamboo mirrors, frames and ceramic-tiled tables or a wall border. Along with that, place a few small potted plants to bring out the natural Asian vibe. Lastly, a teak shower caddy or shelf is a nice touch for an Asian bathroom.

Cabinets and Storage
Add storage and style to a bathroom without taking up too much space. Go with a tall cabinet to maximize dead space. A contemporary shelf is one with glass windows and clear or metal knobs on its doors. The shelves offer storage solutions for towels or other items. Other types of cabinets you may consider include metal, wood, sturdy plastic or teak designs.

Don’t Forget to Add Bathroom Accessories

    * Shower curtain hooks - Choose curtain hooks to go along with the color and pattern of the shower curtain. These simple hooks can add a lot to a bathroom’s look. From stars to sea shells, a hook brings to life any shower curtain.