Make A Small Bathroom Feel Bigger With This Simple Design Tip

Don't be square. Figuratively, it's the opposite of cool. But, saying no to square fixtures makes sense for maximizing limited bathroom space. When you're trying to make the most of a small bathroom, curved sinks, toilets, showers, and can lend the appearance of much more space. Cutting corners and rounding off edges on these washroom essentials can also add up to more elbow room. Beyond making the most of a small bathroom, designers believe that curved fittings give a calming, welcoming feel. They also agree that trimming the angles can cut down on bumps and bruises and make your room easier to clean. This trend morphs a get-in, get-out room into a soothing, spacious and low-maintenance sanctuary.

There are plenty of tricks to make your tiny bathroom feel bigger, but not all of them actually earn you a few extra inches along with an airy feel. It's not hard to find curved or corner-fitting bathroom fittings in aesthetically pleasing styles these days. Get the rounded look with sleek modern designs or tweaks on classic profiles. Plus, soothing contours may even invite you to slow down your morning routine for a more pleasant start to your day.

Outfit your corners with a curvilinear shower stall like these semi-frameless glass-walled options from LitFad. Choose your size with the smallest versions taking up less than 9 square feet of floor space. In truly teeny bathrooms, trim even more fat with a frameless corner stall. The Sanibel shower from Vigo sits on a tiled floor rather than a raised pan and has a sliding door.

Sinks and their accompanying cabinets can take up a lot of bathroom real estate. If you can spare some storage, float your sink on the wall. This wall-mount sink from Magnus Home Products is about $75, has no footprint, and can fit into a corner. This $55.99 U-shaped sink from Wayfair also fits a wall space just over a foot wide. Make up for missed storage with Nate Berkus' top tip for maximizing small bathroom space. Floating shelves lift necessities out of the way and place them where what would otherwise be wasted wall area. If you can't sacrifice counter space or under-sink storage, The Home Depot offers a $608 curved cabinet and sink combo that comes in multiple colors and can be tucked into a corner.

Complete the look with a smooth-lined toilet and tub. Wall-mounted floating toilets like this one from Signature Hardware can save you a chunk of space by concealing the plumbing and tank. And, you don't have to forgo a bathtub in a mini bathroom. Freestanding tubs, like a swoon-worthy circular soaking tub with a tiny footprint, can be a perfect fit. Place this tub and hand shower unit, under $3,000 at Lowe's, in a corner, or go for drama with this freestanding soaking tub, like this $799.20 version from Build.com.