Just because your master bathroom is small, doesn’t mean you can’t style it beautifully! I am telling you, I think we have one of the smallest master bathrooms ever, but every time I step into it, I feel like I have stepped into a cozy little spa! So I thought I would share with you all how to style a small master bathroom today.
You may be wondering how in the world can I make my tiny bathroom feel like that?? Well no need to wonder any longer, I am going to give you a few tips and tricks on what I did to make my bathroom both pretty and functional for us!
At our old house, we had a pretty big sized master bathroom. But to me, a lot of it just felt like wasted space. Because you would just walk into a big room, but there was really no where to put things or style things and it just wasn’t really functional.
When we were building our new house, we decided that we would rather have a larger bedroom than bathroom so we downsized our master bathroom by quite a bit.
That decision may not be for everyone, but we were super happy with the result. And even though our bathroom may be on the smaller side, it is beautiful and very functional for us.
So let me give you all my tips on how to style a small master bathroom and I hope they can be of some inspiration to you too!
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Keep It Light and Bright
I try to keep all the colors in my bathroom very neutral and I tend to stay on the lighter side of things. Our vanity is a dark charcoal grey color so it pops really well against all the lighter tones in the space.
I wouldn’t recommend painting your walls a dark color because that will really make it feel even smaller. You don’t want to feel like the walls are closing in on you in already a tight space!
White paint will do wonders and really make your small space feel larger! We have the door leading into our master bathroom painted white and all the trim in there is white as well.
Our small bathroom space is painted in Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore and it is a nice light grey color too. It balances out the white trim quite well.
Pick a Spot to Feature
Usually, if you are dealing with a small master bathroom space, you can choose an area to feature and do something a little different to it very easily. And since you are already dealing with a small space, the price to add in something special won’t break the bank!
Ideas on Feature Spots:
- Shiplap a wall in the bathroom
- Subway tile the bathtub/shower area
- Choose a fun and bold tile for the room
- Use a stencil and paint a wall in a pretty pattern
So as you can see, there are plenty of ideas to add in something special. Use Pinterest or Instagram as well for loads of inspiration. There are always things you can DIY to make it even cheaper as well.
If you want to do a fun tile, but that tile isn’t in the budget, then order a stencil and paint it yourself! It may be a little time consuming, but it would be totally worth it if you are saving money and adding a little style and fun to your small master bathroom!
We chose to add extra subway tile in our tub and shower area. I did not want a builder grade tub in our master. I knew that from the beginning when we were building.
Ideally, I wanted an antique clawfoot tub, but that was definitely not in our budget at the time. So instead we decided to make it look more spa like and cozy by adding in simple white subway tile.
That’s another way to keep it light and bright in such a small bathroom space. As soon as you walk in, you see the bright subway tile wall.
I think it is such a classic and timeless look and it was very affordable too. It gives our tiny bathroom just enough flair and makes it different than just a regular builder grade master bathroom.
Add Some Fun Mirrors
This is probably the easiest thing you could ever change in your bathroom without taking up much space at all! Regardless of size, every bathroom has to have a mirror.
And usually, they are the old, sad builder grade ones that have no style to them. So why not purchase a fun mirror to spruce things up?!
There are so many beautiful ones to choose from and you can find plenty online and have them shipped straight to your door too. Or, if you’re looking to again save some money and do a DIY project instead, why not add a frame to the builder grade mirrors?
You could easily cut out some wood and stain it into whatever color you wanted and attach it around the mirror to make it look more personalized!
We chose to add in some handmade oval mirrors made from old barn wood. And again, they are white and chippy so they definitely help to keep things light and bright in our tiny master bathroom!
Utilize Open Shelving
If you have been here for awhile then you know I love me some open shelving. I literally have them in almost every room of our house. Utilizing open shelving helps me to have some decorating options in my small master bathroom area.
Even though I did not have a lot of wall space to work with, I found a small set of industrial pipe shelving from Hobby Lobby and it fits wonderfully in our space!
Not only does it serve as decor, but it is useful too. I keep my bath bombs and other miscellaneous bath items on there.
As well as some faux greenery because I always love to have greenery. That again makes it feel like a little cozy spa area!
Choose Some Fun Curtains
Depending on whether or not you have a window in your bathroom, you could always choose a fun, patterned curtain to make the room pop a little too.
This is another easy and cheap way to change up your small bathroom and help it to match your style a little better.
I choose these buffalo check patterned curtains from Target and they are the perfect size for our little window.
And since it has a little black in them, it gives it a nice contrast against all the light neutral color already in the room.
Pick Some Calming Scents
You can’t style a cozy spa-like bathroom without having a few of your favorite scents laying around. Whether they be in candle, bath bomb, shower gel, or soap form!
Choose whatever scent is most calming and relaxing to you and that way no matter how small your bathroom is, you can enjoy it and feel at ease when you step in!
I always love lavender scents for the bathroom. It definitely makes me feel calm and at peace and it also helps me to sleep a little better at night! So I try to include as many lavender things as I can.
Such as this wonderful lavender vanilla scented candle and some amazing lavender bath salts. Lighting a candle and adding in a little something fun to my bath water definitely relaxes me and makes me feel like my bathroom is just perfect, no matter what size it is!
Well, I hope all these ideas have inspired you on how to style a small master bathroom too! Don’t be afraid to try something new and fun to give your bathroom a little update!
I actually hate our bathroom. It looks a bit dingy and horrible to be honest. It needs completely ripping out and starting again. That requires time and money that’s not there at the moment.
So a lick of paint, and try some of your tips is probably the best option. It at least needs brightening up.
Yes! That would be an easy way of sprucing it up without spending all that money just yet!
I love what you’ve done with it – we have similar taste though I am not as creative and would not have been able to put it together so eloquently
Awe thank you so much Lisa. I appreciate that. I love styling and putting things together for sure. It gets much easier though the more you do it as well!
It’s really beautiful. I especially loving the flooring and the shower curtain. Nice work!
Thank you Brooke! I am happy with how it all turned out together too!
I am in love with this bathroom! It is so beautiful and I am very jealous. I hate and I mean HATE my current bathroom. I am so excited to redo it later this year! I will use some of your ideas as inspiration. I love the whole colour scheme. This is an amazing post!
Em x
Awe thanks so much Em! Good luck redoing your bathroom! I can’t wait to see how it turns out as well!
Beautiful bathroom update! I love curtain and these are great easy tips to refresh. Thank you
Thank you so much Kristine. I try to come up with easy, less expensive ways to update your home for sure!
I love this. Very creative. It debunks the myth of spending alot of money to make a room look nice. I love the spa feel that you went for. Great ideas!
Exactly! Everything I do, I try to stay on a budget. I don’t have endless amounts of money for home decor (although I wish I did lol) so I try to keep everything budget friendly!
What an adorable bathroom! We have similar light fixtures in our bathroom! We also have the hanging version in the dining room; we cracked the glass on one so the hubby used one from our bathroom – did you know mason jars screw right in?!
Yes! That’s what my hubby told me too when we order that light fixture! I love that idea. I’ve been wanting to try it out to see how mason jars would look instead there!
Our bathroom has always been small and feels like the eyesore of the house that I just gave up on with a simple “Functionality over looks” but these are such lovely ideas! It’s about time to freshen up with a new shower curtain and some new, bright towels!
Thank you so much! Yes, those are always easy options to add something fresh and new without spending a fortune!
Oh man I LOVE your decor choices! I’d totally hire you to decorate my bathroom if I had my own place! I love the light wood and the little furnishings xxx
Awe thanks so much! The light wood is actually tile made to look like wood so it is super easy to clean as well!
Absolutely love what you’ve done with it, looks great!!
Thank you so much Katie. I really appreciate that!
I just love your bathroom!!! You are so right…a small space can look awesome too. I really like the subway tile around the tub/shower and the shower curtain goes so well with it all.
Thank you so much Maria! I love the shower curtain too!
This is a creative idea. Indeed, you can decorate small bathrooms. The curtain is a nice idea and might give it a try in our bathroom.
Yes! I love the curtain too. That’s a easy way to change things up for sure in the bathroom!
I love this! I think a lot of people write off a smaller space without actually giving it a chance. With the right touch, you can make a small space look larger and more elegant – giving that ‘spa like’ appearance for sure! We’ve recently been discussing our downstairs bathroom. While it’s not our master, it’s the most used bathroom in the house, so we want it to reflect us and our tastes. One of the big changes that I want to make is to go with a MUCH lighter paint colour than the one that the previous people had painted it…
Oh yes! A light paint color will do wonders to the room for sure! It will definitely make it feel bigger and brighter!
Aah… your bathroom looks really nice and relaxing. I’ve been thinking of ways to update our little bathroom. Thanks for the inspo!
No problem! Glad I could inspire you a little bit!
I LOVE YOUR BATHROOM! I need to do this to ours. It would make such a world of a difference. Ours still has wallpaper from like the 1950’s 🤦🏽♀️ It’s not cute either. Thanks so much for the tips!
Lol no problem! Yes, I always try to add in a few tips and tricks to spruce a room up without spending a fortune! Cause I am always on a budget too haha
Always love how you finish everything. You have a knack for design for sure!
Awe thank you. I appreciate that. I love design for sure!
Awe thank you. I appreciate that. I love design for sure.
Oh your shelving looks amazing and I love the print on the top left shelf, it’s perfect 🙂 xx
Thank you so much! I love that print too!
I have a small bathroom too so I’m loving some of these ideas. I’ll admit that it’s not a room I really think about but with all this free time, I might try and have a little revamp!
Thank you so much. I have put styling our master bathroom on the back burner too since we are really the only ones that see it. But, after adding a few more decor pieces, I am loving the result. It’s totally worth it to style it up a little bit!
These are some great suggestions! My husband and I are moving soon, and while I have big plans for decorating most of the rooms of the house, I have no idea what to do with the master bathroom (that’s also pretty cozy). Will definitely consider some of the suggestions here. I especially love the idea of open shelving, cause it looks chic and our new bathroom has NO storage. Thanks!
Thank you so much! Yes, I am always a fan of open shelving. I try to put them in every room that I can! Definitely helps with the no storage situation for sure.
Awesome tips! I love those mirrors, so beautiful!
Thank you! I love the mirrors too!
What a gorg bathroom love all the little details especially the mirror – so pretty! x
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Thank you so much. The mirrors are definitely my favorite too.
Ooo that bathroom is gorgeous! I love the light and bright colors. I think it makes the rooms just look so much better and bigger! I often use open shelves as well. I think those little extra decorations really help make a bathroom pop!
Thank you so much! Yes, light and bright colors make the space seem so much larger than what it actually is. And open shelves are definitely the best too!
omg I don’t think I have ever seen a bathroom as beautiful as this! I can only WISH to have mine looking like this HAHAH thanks so much for sharing these tips and I’m defo going to go away and start dreaming about it now!
Awe thanks Millie. You are too sweet! I am glad I could inspire you a little bit!
I’ve been looking for new home decor/organization ideas lately, so I loved reading this! Lovely photos as well.
Thank you. I really appreciate it. Glad you found something you were looking for!
Oh wow, your bathroom is simply beautiful! So stylish and light and bright, it looks like a bathroom you’d find in a boutique hotel. Such brilliant styling tips, thank you so much for sharing your insider secrets! Lisa x
Awe thank you. I appreciate that sweet compliment!
I love your bathroom. It looks so stylish yet relaxing. We have such a white & bright bathroom that I’ve toned it down by adding navy accessories otherwise it felt like you needed sunglasses to enter the room.
loL I totally understand. I think navy is a great accent color too!
Great post! I am the first to admit that when it comes to design and decorating, I need all the help I can get! So for someone like me, these tips are a lifesaver, thank you!
No problem! I am glad I could help you out with these tips!
This is adorable! I have a small bathroom but it’s also a rental so this is a no-go for me. Definitely bookmarking it for when we buy a house 🙂 I love your light fixtures and the farmhouse charm is perfect! Gorgeous!
Thank you so much! It is always nice to daydream and plan ahead for a future home!
I really like the hardware of your bathroom and since, I have a small bathroom too. I
quite agree with all your tips.
x
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Thank you so much! I am glad you agree with me!
You have a beautiful bathroom I love your mirror and the sign on the open shelf! It has given me some inspiration for our spare room as well as our bathroom! Thank you for sharing your beautiful space
Sarah
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Awe thank you so much Sarah. I am so glad I could give you some inspiration!
Thank you for the great tips. I didn’t even think about the bathroom when thinking of cosy spaces but now have a few ideas to make it cosier. Thank you! Emma x
Thank you Emma! Yes, I try to make every space as cozy as I can. Even the bathroom!
Thanks for sharing! Your pics look so nice. I will have to remember this when I move back to university 🙂
Thank you so much. I appreciate it Lauren.
My partner and I have only recently moved into a new place and the bathroom is something we despise the most. It definitely needs a revamp! These are some great tips.
Ps. I can’t believe how gorgeous it looks now! Your bathroom is incredible.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. And I can’t wait to see your revamp! You can totally do a few things here and there without spending a fortune too!
Awesome tips! The one thing I like about my bathroom is that it’s light, and I really want to decorate the others to match. It makes it feel so much more relaxing when it’s airy and bright ☺️
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Yes! I love having a light and bright bathroom, it definitely makes the space feel much bigger!
I’ve always liked clean and white bathrooms like this one. And this one is gorgeous. You gave me so many ideas to try for our bathroom. 💗
Oh good! I am so glad I could give you some ideas!
Your bathroom is amazing!!! I love all the details and features. You’ve done a great job. I’m hoping to move out of the family home in the next year or so so will definitely have to think about using some of these tips when I get my own place! Great post!x
Thank you so much! Glad I could give you some tips and tricks to try out in the future!
I definitely need to up my bathroom game! These tips are really useful. Going to try a few of them a try and see how it works in there. TY. 🙂
No problem! Glad I could give you a few tips and tricks to try out!
Your house is just too cute! Thanks for the tips because my husband and I are wanting to re-do our bathroom!
Oh yay! I am glad I could give you a few tips then! Good luck with the renovation!
It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.
Thank you so much. I will try!
Your blog is always so beautiful! I will always refer to it before I start a new project! Thanks for the post!
Awe thank you Alison. That really means a lot to me. Glad I can be available for some inspiration and tips for you!
Beautifully styled! I love everything you’ve incorporated into this space!
Thank you so much my friend! I am loving how it al turned out too!
Wow, can’t believe I was able to stumble upon this post! I’m moving soon and I’ll be sharing a bathroom with a roommate, and you’ve definitely given me some great decorating ideas! Thank you for this! The way you designed your bathroom is beautiful.
Awe yay! I am glad that I was able to give you some decorating tips! Can’t wait to see what you do!
Your bathroom looks great! Ours is tiny (no room for shelving or any real furniture) so we’re super limited as to what we can do with it. But it’s all white and I totally agree with what you said about that brightening it up and opening up the space. I love what you said about focusing on details like mirrors too, a great way to do a simple refresh x
Sophie
Thank you so much Sophie! Yes, I think as long as you keep it light and bright, it will look much bigger and open!
I know, it will sound funny, but I love your bathroom! 😀 But really! It’s small but very cozy and nice. All the colors pass together with decors and makes such a wonderful atmosphere!
I am renting my flat and what I get, that I get! I don’t have many choices on how to change my bathroom but there is one thing I did that changed everything – I put inside bathroom plants! Now there is a totally different atmosphere!
Oh yes! I totally agree. Having plants anywhere in the home, especially the bathroom, will bring new life into the space for sure!
Okay I so want to redo my bathroom right now, these tips are great and soooo cute!
Awe thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed my tips!
This is adorable! Husband and I have been in our house for 6 months now. We haven’t decorated our master bathroom, which may be small to some but to me isn’t. These are great ideas! I really want to put some shelves up.
Yes! You definitely should. I am all about some open shelves!
Super cute!
Thanks so much
Love love love the floor and open shelves!!!! I am dreaming of the day that I can redo my master bath that is stuck in the 60s.
Danielle from Whether the Storm Blog
Awe I hope you can too girl! So much fun to redecorate and do some renovations!
Oh I love this! You did an awesome job here! I agree staying on the lighter shade of colors part! It makes the place so wide and open and full of light! The lighter aesthetics alone make the place look so calm and lively! Just wonderful!
Thank you so much! Yes, I love anything with a light, neutral color for sure!
I love reading about your home decor tips. You can always make the most out of a small bathroom. The curtain is so cute! YES! I agree with you. I am all about light and bright bathrooms. I like that you make use of vertical space as well. The decor looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Awe thank you Nancy. I really appreciate it. Yes, I always think the lighter and brighter, the better!
Ooo I’m actually obsessed with decor at the moment (ESPECIALLY BATHROOMS) Once the lockdowns over we are due to move into our new home and I’ve spent so much time researching how I’m going to decorate it! I love your style so this has been great thank you!
Ashleigh – https://www.ashleighsmoments.com
No problem! Glad I could give you some ideas. I can’t wait to see what you do with your bathroom!
I love this! Your decor is beautiful and it looks really homey! I’m also a big fan of a white subway tile!!
Thank you Alice. I love subway tile too!
I love your choice of decor! Our bathroom needs to be completely redecorated and this gives me such good ideas! Love the light wood flooring xx
Fy https://cultureeighteen.wordpress.com/
Thank you so much! The flooring is actually tile that looks like wood. It makes it super easy to clean!
This is all so beautiful, such lovely choices! I love your home decor!
Thank you Amber. I appreciate that!
I love this, so very creative!!!
Thank you so much. I like to get creative when it comes to home decor!
Love this! It’s so open! My fiancée is from Florida so our bathrooms are both decorated in a beach theme
Oh yes! That’s perfect. I love a good beach theme!
Great tips! I renovated our tiny master bathroom a couple of years ago. Would you believe we have the exact same floor and painted it the same color as yours? I like your style!😉
Oh that’s awesome! Great minds think alike then!
Great tips! So creative.
Thank you so much. I like to be creative in my home decor!
Great post! I love what you did with your bathroom. My bathroom is pretty small too it’s true about the light colors. Makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Yes it really does! The lighter the better, I always think!
As someone who loves interior decor, you nailed this one the head with the tips. Light and bright is always the best direction to go and utilizing shelves is something most people seem to forget ! Great post !
Yes I totally agree! I always try to utilize open shelving when I can!
Love this post!
I have a small bathroom and am currently undergoing home renovation due to fostering my nieces and nephews so we are having a bath fitted and a new toilet and sink. It’s a hard shape to style and make nice so I love posts like this that inspire me and ping some ideas hehe.
Thanks for sharing! You have a gorgeous bathroom!
Louna x
Thank you so much Louna! I am so glad you could gain a little inspiration from my post today. Can’t wait to hear about how your bathroom renovations turn out too!
I absolutely love bright spaces too, it just wakes me up and I feel so much more awake psychologically too. Your flooring is beautiful! I’m definitely taking notes for when I have my own place to decorate however I want. Love it!
Thank you so much Janelle. I really appreciate that. Our flooring is actually tile that looks like wood so it is super easy to clean too!
I love the style and decor of your bathroom. It looks so light and airy; definitely something you need for a bathroom. Ours is quite small, so it is hard to fit everything in. We opted to have a folding door for a bit of space maximization as a door opening in would have not left much room for movement!
Definitely need to add some more candles and maybe some decor pieces now!
Thanks for sharing!
Aimsy xoxo
Yes! You can never go wrong with more decor pieces and candles!
Our bathroom is soooo tiny and I don’t like it however you have so really great tips here and I need to look at using the space more appropriately and perhaps choose some different colours and more mirrors to make it more airy.
You’re bathroom is gorgeous 😊
Thank you so much! Choosing a different color is always a fun and easy way to revamp the space for sure!
Your bathroom looks so beautiful and airy. You have some really great tips here that I need to undertake on my bathroom. Mine is sooo tiny 😊
Thank you so much! Ours is definitely tiny too, but I try to make it feel as cozy and comfortable however I can!
Very cute, cozy, and farmhouse-y! I like a little more color in my decor, but love the foundation of your style. I’m definitely feeling inspired to make my boring bathroom a little more fun and relaxing!
You definitely could! And it’s always easy to add in more color too!
Really enjoyed reading this and love your bathroom!! I love the minimalistic vibe, the natural light, the flooring and all the decor! Really inspirational 🙂
Thank you so much! I like to keep it minimal and neutral as much as I can!
Wow such lovely styling of this space, love the white bricks and the shower curtain. Also love your tips of using a calming scent! It really uplifts a space. xo, J.
http://www.dolledupbyj.com
Yes it really does! A calming scent can change everything!
This bathroom is so gorgeous, love your tips!
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Thank you. I appreciate that Caitlin!
I love the idea! It looks so beautiful.❤️ I will revisit your post when I decided to tidy up my bathroom.
Thank you so much! Please do, I can’t wait to see what you come up with for your bathroom too!
It came out great, I love your choices 🙂
Thank you. I am glad you agree with me!
Great tips! The light colour scheme definitely makes the room feel bigger and brighter 🙂 x
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Yes! I always try to go for a light and neutral color scheme!
These are so aesthetically pleasing to look at1
Thank you! I am so glad you think so!
This is such a great post! We are having an extension our on our house at the moment, including a master bedroom and ensuite. These tips will definitely help me make the most of the space!
So glad I could help you out! That is so exciting!
Love these tips! Love the idea of keeping light and bright with some cool mirrors, that’ll make the room seem so much bigger and brighter!
Thank you so much! It definitely makes it feel larger and brighter for sure!
This is very helpful to find a post on styling a small bathroom as after Christmas this is just what we are planning to do. Ours is over 20 years old and the inside of the cabinets are ruined by water, the sink is cracked and due to plumbing work some of the wall tiles cannot be replaced. So unfortunately a big redo. After reading this I will be looking to find an interesting mirror and curtain.
Awe yay! I am so glad that you got some ideas from this post. Good luck to you on all the reconstruction process!
Your master bathroom looks fantastic. I love all the small accents that help to bring the space to life and add something special. We don’t have a master bathroom, but the one we do have is small and it was hard to get it organized and looking nice. If we ever move, which we have been trying to do for years now, I look forward to decorating all the new spaces including the bathroom.
Awe thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed reading it!
I love the subway tile in your master bath. You really do keep things light and bright. Your photos are inspiring. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Thank you Lisa, I just love the classic look of subway tile too!