Bad design decisions to avoid in your small bathroom

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We bet you've heard some outdated advice about how to decorate a super small space? Well, today we're busting all those myths wide open.

When it comes to small bathroom ideas, any interior designer will tell you that you don't have to go neutral or plain. In fact, you can and should go all out and make a huge splash! 

Take a look at our list of design pitfalls you want to avoid when decorating a small bathroom and see which ones you might have fallen into…

1. Being too boring

You really don't have to be plain.

2. Thinking small

You need to have BIG plans for every room!

3. Shying away from built-in storage

A small room can handle some storage, don't worry about that.

4. Not trying colour

Small rooms love a little colour so go mad!

5. Overlooking glass as a main material

It's perfect for small spaces.

6. Thinking you can't have a vanity unit

Of course you can. If it fits, it can work.

7. Not choosing big suite items

If your bath takes up most of the room, it's still a practical bathroom.

8. Avoiding texture

Texture won't shrink the room, it'll look great!

9. Not daring to go dark

Black bathrooms are phenomenal, whether big or small.

10. Being afraid of floating storage

It's perfect for creating the illusion of space.

11. Ignoring all-important organisation

You need to have a plan in a small room!

12. Cluttering up surfaces

This is a huge error. Ensure those surfaces are kept clear.

13. Not thinking about luxury touches

Wall niches for your expensive toiletries? Yes, please!

14. Being dismissive of open shelving

It looks good, encourages tidiness and really adds practicality.

15. Not using accessories for colour pops

A bright towel is such an easy addition.

16. Forgetting about the floor

You can go a little wild down there too!

17. Not putting a view to good use

If you've got one, use it.

18. Not embracing mosaic tiles

Small bathrooms and small tiles are a match made in heaven!

For extra bathroom inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: Genuinely Tiny Bathrooms With Great Ideas You Can Copy.

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