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Small as it may be when compared to the rest of the home, the bathroom deserves pride of place because it is one place you can truly be on your own.
So, why not make your small bathroom (whether condo, HDB resale, or BTO) look spectacular with these bathroom design ideas?
Move bathroom sink out
While the use of wood cabinetry may not be recommended in the bathroom because of the high humidity, they are great if you have a sink area located outside of the bathroom (pictured above) in the hallway.
two-toned walls bathroom
Two-toned walls
Having two contrasting colours on the walls (pictured above) help to make the bathroom feel more expansive. They also add a sense of propotion to the space.
This bathroom’s timber-effect tiles are perfect with the exuberant Green Monstera wallpaper from Hello Circus.
This bathroom’s timber-effect tiles are
perfect with the exuberant Green Monstera wallpaper from Hello Circus.
HDB BTO Toilet Wallpaper
Thanks to advancements in wallpaper development, some bathroom wallpaper are made to withstand the moisture in wet areas.
This master bathroom looks spacious and inviting, thanks to the space- saving design and quirky ornaments.
This master bathroom looks spacious and inviting, thanks to the space- saving design and quirky ornaments.
BTO Toilet Concrete sink
Instead of tiles or stone, consider giving your bathroom an industrial feel by using screed concrete. The greyish colour provides the perfect backdrop for showcasing a beautiful porcelain sink or stylish chrome fixtures.
The original bathroom was too small, the homeowners enlarged it to include room for his-and-hers sinks and a wide dressing area.
The original bathroom was too small, the homeowners enlarged it to include room for his-and- hers sinks
and a wide dressing area.
Peranakan- inspired motif tiles bathroom
BTO Toilet Floor Tiles
If you are the prudent sort and want to keep the walls simply done up, try injecting some flair onto the floor of the bathroom instead.
There are many different types of tile designs available now, so the essential thing is to decide what sort of look you want. Peranakan- inspired motif tiles are ideal in our local context, and becomes an homage to the culture too.
Built-in storage shelves bathroom
Bathroom Storage
Don’t want your daily essentials strewn all over the bathroom counter? Remember to create some built-in storage shelves on the sides for your bottles of cream or toothpaste and mouthwash.
Having these open shelving units at eye level helps to offer easy access to everything you need, while also ensuring you don’t end up leaving them unused in the back of the drawer.
The higher levels also make for a great display area for a nice picture or beautifully framed postcard.
Bathroom with a sliding door in clear glass.
Bathroom without door
Don’t want to close your bathroom up? Simply replace the traditional swing door with a sliding version in clear or frosted glass.
Sliding doors are great for master bathrooms, as they tend to open directly into the bedroom or walk-in wardrobe area.
An ornate basin in the powder room adjacent to the kitchen serves as a focal point.
An ornate basin in the powder room adjacent to the kitchen serves as a focal point.
Bathroom sink ideas
Let’s be honest, it is difficult to create a focal point in the bathroom because of its size and, well, the fact that most of the items in the area tend to be more utilitarian instead of fancy.
That’s why we suggest paying just a bit more attention to the design of the bathroom sink. A unique sink can anchor the entire look of the space, so choose wisely.
This ensuite bathroom has a clear glass wall, making the whole room feel larger and inviting.
This ensuite bathroom has a clear glass wall, making the whole room feel larger and inviting.
open bathroom
Open bathroom concept
This may not be advisable for the common bathroom, but there is definitely a trend of homeowners opting to use clear glass panels to open up an en-suite bathroom.
The greatest benefit for this would be to allow more light into the closed-off space, making it look less like a cubicle. Those who still prefer a certain level of privacy can consider frosted glass instead.
The bright and airy bathroom is the homeowner’s favourite space, who shopped for the antique-style toilets and brass shower fittings at a bathroom warehouse.
The bright and airy bathroom is the homeowner’s favourite space, who shopped for the antique- style toilets and brass shower fittings at a bathroom warehouse.
Bathroom Tile Ideas
Tile designs are taking on different shapes these days, and it’s easy to find on that creates a unique pattern on the walls. If you are bold enough, get a different one to lay over the floor too.
white-themed bathroom with large-slab marble
All White Bathroom
There’s nothing wrong in preferring to stay with a conventional white-themed bathroom.
What you can do to make it look different is by replacing small white tiles, with large-slab marble or marble-look panels. The fewer grout lines the better. This can dramatically change the feel of the space.
Also think about the type of lighting to use. Instead of a ceiling mounted light, create an intimate atmosphere with a low-hanging pendant or concealed lighting.
Dramatic curved wall with a curved sliding door to close off the corner of the room where the bathroom is situated
Dramatic curved wall with a curved sliding door to close off the corner of the room where the bathroom is situated
Curved door design
As a follow-on to the use of glass panels mentioned earlier, you can also consider using acrylic to create a dramatic curved wall with a curved sliding door to close off the corner of the room where the bathroom is situated.
Doing this allows you to create a secondary space where the sink can be moved to, giving you more space in the actual bathroom.
It is a tad more complicated and we’d advise getting the help of an ID if you are interested though, but this would be a terrific look for a home with lots of industrial-elements in its interior design.