When building a house, it makes total sense to sacrifice square footage to more lived-in rooms like bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms, over allocating it to a small bathroom. But the novelty of being able to flush the loo while you sit in the bath doesn't last long for most people.
There is rarely a room in any house where space is more scrimped on than in the bathroom, but many of the solutions are bigger, more expensive projects that involve adding in skylights or changing the layout of your small bathroom dramatically, which isn't always possible.
There are smaller, more easily achievable things you can do to make the most of the space you have, without breaking the bank, however. These small bathroom ideas may work particularly well if your tiny bathroom is in a rented home. No fear of drilling a hole in the wall with these!
Go high
You likely don't have a lot of storage, so use your wall space and free up as much floor space as possible. Make sure your storage is going high so you can take advantage of space you wouldn't otherwise be using, meaning less need for units on taking up floorspace.
Suck it up
Tiled walls make for an excellent surface to hang things off, without nails. You can buy everything from mirrors to shower storage that use suction cups to attach to the wall, which can be a lifesaver if you're trying to avoid your landlord losing their mind over a few screws.
Lean in
We're all about keeping your drill far away from your walls, so choosing furniture that leans against the wall ticks off two boxes - it doesn't take up much space and you won't need to attach it to the wall.
Hang it up
Cheat on floor space by suspending stuff from your ceiling, the doors, and even the shower head. If there's an anchor in the room, you can take advantage of it - think shelves that hook onto radiators or off the side of the sink. Word to the wise on this one though: an over the door set of hooks can be sturdier than screw-in hooks, though be aware when buying them whether or not you'll be able to shut the door once it's up - some are thicker than others at the top and no one wants a bathroom door that won't shut.
