An apartment bathroom may seem like a tough thing to decorate. After all, apartment bathrooms can get pretty small. And when space is limited, it feels like your options are, too. Plus, if you’re renting, it’s not like you can gut-renovate the place.
But you’re not as hemmed in as you think. When you’re decorating a small bathroom, it’s easy to make an impact. By simply hanging some art or switching out your towels, you can transform the entire room. And sure, you probably can’t install a new bathtub or retile your showers. But since peel-and-stick options abound, you can spruce up your space without wrecking your budget—and without violating your lease.
To help you take your bathroom from standard to statement-making, we’ve rounded up some truly transformational apartment bathroom ideas. These design tips are suitable for any small bathroom—and since none of them require a remodel, they’re decidedly renter-friendly, too.
01 Paint the Room a Fun Color
The easiest way to transform your bathroom? Repaint it. And don’t be afraid to choose a bold color. Striking shades are great in small doses. So pick a playful hue that will transform your space—and repaint your walls white when it’s time to move out.
02 Hang a Sleek Shower Curtain
A shower curtain isn’t just a necessity—it’s also an excuse to dress up your space. So take full advantage of the decorative opportunity. Snag a shower curtain that’s colorful, printed, or packed with texture, and switch it out any time your bathroom needs a refresh.
03 Spring for a Statement Mirror
A mirror is a natural focal point in any bathroom— so pick yours out with care. Ditch the plain ol’ mirror that came with your bathroom, and replace it with a statement mirror that makes the whole room feel fancier.
04 Line Your Walls With Art
Art may seem like an unusual choice for a bathroom. But your bathroom walls deserve as much love as the rest of your home. So stock up on water-insensitive pieces—like glass-framed prints and illustrations—and turn your bathroom into a bonafide art gallery.
05 Snag a Plush Bathroom Rug
Retiling your bathroom floors isn’t the only way to customize them. By snagging a plush bath mat or a pretty printed rug, you can soften your floors and dress up your bathroom in one fell swoop.
06 Hang Some Pretty Window Treatments
Blinds get the job done in any bathroom, giving you the privacy you need during showers and baths. But if you want your space to feel next-level special, consider other window treatments, instead. A patterned Roman shade will give you the same coverage and flexibility as a set of blinds—while also adding a dash of printed style to your space.
07 Upgrade Your Light Fixtures
Lighting sets the tone in any space. So if the fixtures in your bathroom leave something to be desired, replace them. Sure, rewiring a light fixture is no small task - especially if you’re renting- but by replacing a stale fixture with a statement-making pick, you can transform your entire bathroom without changing anything else.
08 Pick Towels That Double as Decor
When your bathroom is small, every piece inside it makes an impact. So don’t just stock up on standard towels—snag a set that’s genuinely stylish. The pretty necessities will dress up your towel rack, adding function and form to your space.
09 Invest in a Really Great Bath Tray
One simple way to spruce up your bathtub? Buy a really great bath tray. The shelf will immediately upgrade bathtime, giving you an easy place to keep candles, drinks, and toiletries. And since you can line it with decor, it’ll dress up your bathtub—even when you’re not actively using it.
10 Trade Your Shower Curtain With a Glass Door
Want to make your bathroom feel bigger? Ditch the classic shower curtain, and replace it with a glass door. The swap will open up your bathroom, letting you see every square inch of space you have.
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