These Small Bathroom Remodeling Ideas Can Make A Big Statement

For many homeowners, one of the most common remodeling projects is updating the powder room or the guest bathroom. Like most of us, your day likely begins and ends in the bathroom. Given the space limitations of a small bathroom, every decision you make, both in the design and functionality, needs to be well thought out and planned with precision.

The trends in kitchen and small bathroom remodeling are leaning toward a modern, organic feel that is both streamlined and adaptable

In this post, we will explore the latest trends and design ideas in small bathroom remodeling that can help you transform your space and add value to your home. 

Small Bathroom Remodeling Design Trends

Your powder room or small guest bathroom can be the perfect place to flex your design muscles! Powder rooms are meant to make a design statement. They are a great space to experiment with patterned wallpaper, chic mirrors to give them a spacious feel, a standout vanity, or a stark modern pedestal sink. The fun is in the versatility!

The sky is the limit in terms of your design choices. There's just enough space for a modern look with a stark black-and-white palette, or you can fill the room with unexpected colors or textures like embossed wallpaper.

Here are a few of the latest design trends homeowners and designers are embracing.

The Modern Farmhouse

If you're a fan of HGTV or Houzz, you've probably noticed the trend toward modern farmhouse design. Transitioning your small bathroom into a rustic modern farmhouse design is not as challenging as it looks. Remember, size and space are relative concepts. Once you adjust your perspective, almost any idea can work.

Using a neutral color palette and combining elements like open wood shelving that matches the vanity and a geometric flooring design can give your small bathroom a modern farmhouse style and cohesiveness.

Adding Textures

A small bathroom or powder room is a perfect space for experimenting with textures. From using handmade, imperfect tile, to embossed foil wallpaper, adding texture can give your small space depth and interest while creating a statement.

Using Color (or Not)

Actually, black is an excellent color for small bathrooms. A black-and-white color palette can add depth to your space. And accessories like a floating shelf above the toilet or a stark modern mirror can be an eye-catching choice that can breathe energy into your bathroom.

Simplified Design

Another big trend in small bathroom remodeling design is taking a minimalist approach. Consider replacing your shower enclosure with a glass partition and adding a more open vanity with clean straight lines and a circular mirror. 

Making a smaller bathroom look cozy isn't terribly difficult. The key is to not make it cluttered and to keep the design simple with just the right amount of texture and details. Or, you could go the opposite route and give it a vibrant, unique look with bright, bold colors, and it can still be a relaxing and soothing space.

Design Elements to Consider

Sometimes, adding or changing a few key elements can breathe new life into a tired old space. Your small bathroom or powder room is the perfect place to make a personal design statement in your home. However, if you're unsure or not ready to commit to a design, changing a few elements can ease you into a new look while you take some time to consider your options.

Here are some simple changes that can function as a transitional element to your small bathroom remodeling project and inspire you to rethink your layout, color palette, tiles, and décor.

• Tiled Feature Wall - You might think that patterned tile is just for the floor, but that's not the case! Consider a feature wall with a Moroccan-inspired mosaic design with large format patterned tiles.

• Skirted Sink - Is the powder room too small for a vanity? Keep your bathroom from feeling cramped by covering your pedestal sink with a striped skirt. It adds a finished element without the permanence of a bulky vanity.

• Colorful Floating Vanity - Consider adding a pop of color. A rich blue floating vanity can add a visual focal point to your space. The floating design can give a sense of openness. And a little touch of glam!

• Bring in Some Vintage Charm - Want to add some old-world charm to your design? Consider adding vintage elements like wall art, an antique vanity mirror, or a classic vintage light fixture.

• A Bold Patterned Wall Covering - Black and white can be visually engaging. Consider showcasing a collection of wall art against a background of botanical wallpaper and round out the look with roman shades in the same color family.

• Unexpected Materials - Make a design statement by using an unexpected twist in your design. An oversized mirror hanging over a classic vintage farmhouse sink and black-painted shiplap walls can create a unique look that is a unique twist on classical, traditional design.

Your bathroom or powder room is the perfect space to make a unique design statement and showcase your style. Whether you incorporate a formal design style like modern farmhouse or take a minimalist approach, or you only choose to incorporate a few specific elements like a floating vanity or open shelving, you can add visual interest and value to your home in a unique way. 

If you're considering a small bathroom remodeling, and live in the Greater Madison area, call the experts at Degnan Design-Build-Remodel at (608) 846-5963. We can help you to take your home to the next level of comfort, design, and function! If you'd like to know more, we're always happy to answer your questions.