All-in-one Bathing Space View in gallery Andrea West Design In this bathroom, the ceramic tiles go up more than three-fourths of the way to the ceiling, which also makes the space feel larger. This bathroom has plenty of natural light to make it feel like there’s more space.Īlso, in a tight space, sometimes a shower curtain is more convenient and space-saving than a rigid stall. If you can’t choose one or the other, consider a combination. In a narrow bathroom, there might be no hope of fitting both a bathtub and a shower. Tub/Shower Combo View in gallery Dixon Projects In addition, the corners are rounded off and the faucet is mounted on the wall.

To make the layout work and look good, the vanity is very slim with a trough sink. There’s no way a pedestal sink would work. This bathroom is so narrow it is a tight squeeze indeed. This is especially true when you want it to look stylish for guests. Long narrow bathroom designs for a powder room can also be challenging. Narrow Powder Room View in gallery Studio Frank Check out these options for narrow small bathroom layouts and designs. The more ideas you can gather, the more stylish and functional your narrow bathroom can be. Of course, every bathroom has its own challenges. If there’s not enough space, consider a sliding door or pocket door, along with a walk-in shower. This goes for shower doors as well as the main door to the bathroom. No, this isn’t a bathroom fixture but you need to allow space for doors to swing open. Going custom and including wall-mounted faucets can make it shorter and narrower. You can save extra floor space by choosing a wall-mounted toilet so it doesn’t feel cramped.Ī typical double sink vanity is at least 6 feet long. In a home, a space has to be 2.5 feet wide to fit a toilet. For better accessibility, increase the width to 3 feet. In fact, most codes only require 2.5 feet square, but that can feel rather tight. Some freestanding tub styles can shave a couple more inches off the length.Ī comfortable shower area is 3.5 feet square. For smaller spaces, you can buy tubs as short as 48 inches, which is four feet. Regarding width, available options are as narrow as 27 to 28 inches wide. On the other hand, if you have a very challenging narrow bathroom, space-saving fixtures and custom elements will be the best route.Ī standard tub is 2’-6” by 5’-0”. When planning a bathroom remodel, it’s essential to know how much space each element needs, in general. However, when the bathroom is narrow, in most cases you have no other option than to go long. There are plenty of variations on this trio, in particular for a master bath. The sink, the toilet and the bathtub or shower are in straight succession.

This means that the three main fixtures line up in a row. Many narrow bathroom layouts have a “three-in-a-row” linear design arrangement.

You must have enough storage for your personal care necessities, a place to hang towels and decent lighting. The bathroom is an essential space and maximizing its functionality is critical. Narrow small bathroom layout ideas are valuable whether you live in a tiny urban apartment or a small country cottage.

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