Once you’ve settled on the design side of things, it’s time to consider how to organise a small bathroom so it’s easy to keep clean and tidy.
A large family can mean heavy traffic and a lot of detritus to hide away, so begin by staging a ruthless clear out – make sure precious small bathroom storage isn’t cluttered with any expired products or unnecessary packaging. You’ll need to get creative with small bathroom storage ideas, thinking about how you can make use of every nook and cranny.
Artfully displaying large items like towels up high on a simple floating shelf in contrasting colourways add a bit of practical softness but also keeps floor surfaces free, and products within easy reach without compromising on style. If you’re starting from scratch with your design you can create storage that can be recessed into your walls.
Neglected corners can inspire the best bathroom shelves ideas, for example using the gap between a column and a wall, to fit tailor-made display units. Double function furniture such as a freestanding ladder makes for great shelving, or you can buy stools with storage space hidden inside.
And finally, don’t fall foul of the classic planning mistake; a lovely radiator that doubles as a towel rail seem great until it becomes a choice between warming the room and warming your towel. Make sure you have enough heat for both; (your room size will require a certain size of BTUs AKA British Thermal Units, which measure the heat output). Now you just need to fit the lock so you can while away the hours disruption-free.
If you’d like more ideas for protecting your modesty read our guide to choosing the perfect bathroom blinds.