Bathroom designs for tiny homes

Every home needs a functional bathroom, no matter the size of the space, but designing a bathroom for a tiny home can be a bit trickier. Whether you’re remodelling an apartment, building a granny flat, or designing a bathroom for a mobile home, you need to think carefully about how you use the space. With a bit of planning and some innovative design, you can fit everything you need into your small bathroom without losing out.

Small Homes Bathroom Design

Here are some great ideas for a bathroom design in your tiny home!

1.     Wall-Mounted Storage

When you’ve got limited space in your bathroom, then you need to maximise on the vertical solutions with wall-mounted storage. There’s so much you can do with the walls without taking up valuable floor space. Wall-mounted towel racks – or hooks for even more space – as well as wall-mounted shelving and cabinets, will create less clutter. There is also the option of wall-mounted toilets and basins, saving you further storage space beneath these items as they don’t take up floor space. Floating shelves will also elevate your items while creating a more seamless flow.

2.     Ready-Made Bathroom Units

The best way to save space when designing a bathroom in your tiny home is the installation of ready-made bathroom units. These are prefabricated, space-efficient bathroom solutions that consist of a bath, shower, basin, geyser and taps without the need for builds from scratch. These all-in-one bathroom solutions are not only compact, they’re easy to install, saving on building costs.

3.     Corner Shower Cubicles

When it comes to tiny bathrooms, you need to use every inch of space carefully and that means maximising on the corners! Consider installing a corner shower cubicle, depending on your space options, so that you’re not compromising on luxury despite the limited space. The ready-made shower units come in corner designs with hardened glass and aluminium hinged or sliding doors for extra space savings.

4.     Sliding Shower Doors

Yes, the ready-made shower units with sliding door options are best for your tiny bathroom design! This means no additional space needs to be considered for a swinging door which ends up dripping water all over your bathroom floor anyway. This is a neat, compact, and clean addition to your bathroom setting.

5.     Fold-Down Features

Similar to the wall-mounted storage option, your tiny bathroom should include fold-down features as an additional space-saving measure. Innovative options include fold-down shower seats so that you can sit in your ready-made shower where needed; fold-down countertops for additional toiletry space; and even fold-down drying racks if you have limited laundry space.

6.     Lights and Mirrors

The best way to create a sense of space is to incorporate lighter colours and reflective surfaces like mirrors. When designing your tiny bathroom space, it’s worth considering lighter-coloured paint options, tiles, and even additional light fixtures to make your bathroom feel more open. The best space-saving and energy-efficient option would be a skylight which enhances the space without the need for further fittings and fixtures. Mirrors hung on the walls will also reflect light to visually enhance the existing space.

7.     Basin in the Shower

If you are really pressed for space, then a clever idea is to incorporate your basin in the shower itself. It can be included in the corner of the shower unit so as not to take up too much space, providing you with everything you need in one simple solution.

8.     Proper Ventilation

Ventilation is important for bathrooms of any size, but for a tiny bathroom, it’s even more important! Remember to install proper ventilation such as a ventilation fan or the aforementioned skylight to improve air circulation. This will not only keep your bathroom feeling fresh, it will reduce the risk of mould and mildew that can cause serious damage.

When the time comes for a bathroom upgrade or if you are looking to add on an extra bathroom, a ready-made bathroom provides you with all the comfort of a custom-built setting without the hassle and at a substantially lower price. GEZA has a range of versatile range of shower cubicles and bathroom units that will make designing your tiny bathroom so much easier! 

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