tiny shower room ideas
This tiny ensuite shower room sits within our Attic Apartment project, tucked under gently sloping ceilings. The room itself is a compact square measuring 165cm x 145cm, which definitely places it firmly in the very tiny bathroom ideas category.
small shower room ideas layout
Between the angled ceiling and the small footprint, this tiny bathroom more or less designed itself. There simply wasn’t room for multiple options. The shower head had to sit at the highest point of the ceiling, which naturally placed the shower on the wall opposite the door. The space was so tight that the basin and toilet couldn’t sit side by side, so they sit opposite each other instead.
Sometimes a small ensuite shower room decides the layout for you… And honestly, that can make the design process much simpler!
The design I’ve used could be tweaked for a narrow shower room by putting the toilet and basin side by side.
our tiny ensuite bathroom
The apartment follows a Scandi country style — a relaxed mix of Scandinavian simplicity and countryside charm. Clean lines meet natural textures with soft, calm colours. The fittings are all pared back, with wall-mounted taps and concealed shower fittings built into the wall so nothing feels bulky. Everything sits within a pale, matt palette to soften the room, while texture comes in through the tile pattern to add interest. These details make a big difference, where every surface is visible. #wetroomideasforsmallwetrooms
A NEUTRAL PALETTE WITH A TON OF TEXTURE
The wall tiles are one of my favourite details. They’re laid in a random pattern using a mix of square and metro tiles in a soft ecru tone. The colour isn’t completely uniform, which gives the walls lots of gentle texture and movement. Because these tiles sit directly opposite the door, they naturally become the focal point when you walk in.
On the floor we used tiny Carrera marble penny tiles. The circular pattern is a lovely contrast to all the straight lines in the room — from the tiles to the basin and shiplap.
The remaining walls are finished with vertical shiplap — a little nod to our coastal location. We painted them in Slaked Lime by Little Greene Paint Company, which is a beautiful soft white. Changing the wall finish but keeping everything in the same colour palette adds depth to the room and helps it feel larger than if the entire space had been tiled.
saving space in a tiny ensuite
Finding the basin was surprisingly tricky. Most compact sinks are either too shallow or too wide, which doesn’t work in a tiny ensuite where every centimetre matters. This slightly utilitarian rectangular basin is 500mm wide and turned out to be perfect. It’s narrow at only 370mm but still properly deep, which means you can actually fill the sink for shaving or washing your face.
The toilet is a back-to-wall design with a concealed cistern. Because we were renovating the apartment from scratch, we were able to create a pocket within the wall to house a very slimline concealed cistern. It keeps everything visually neat. We also chose a wall-hung toilet. When you can see the floor below it creates an illusion of space and makes the room feel more open — something that really matters when you’re working with very small shower room ideas.
storage in a tiny shower room
In a tiny shower room storage is key. Either you need clever built-in storage, or you keep the number of things in the room very minimal, otherwise the space can start to feel cluttered very quickly! We built a tiny cupboard into the wall — one of those small decisions that makes a big difference. There’s just enough room for toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwash, which I didn’t want sitting on the basin.
There is a built in nook as you walk in to the shower to house products in a very seamless way.
We also hung a very simple white ceramic shelf. In all honesty, this was more to create a little display area to add interest rather than for actual storage needs. It’s lovely for displaying lovely perfume bottles and jars for cotton wool, cotton buds, toothpicks, etc.
tiny ensuite details
The door is a half-glazed six-paned design which allows light to filter into the shower room. We added a simple bamboo roll-up blind for privacy and also I liked the idea of that natural texture sitting against the painted wood and tiles. In such a small room, every layer adds character.
I added a round mirror for the same reason. It echoes the floor tiles and keeps the space feeling a little softer and more playful.
Finally, brushed brass fittings run throughout the space. They bring in a gentle warmth which works beautifully with the soft whites and pale ecru tones, and they help the whole room feel a little richer while still staying calm and understated.
Tiny rooms like this are always a bit of a puzzle to get right… but they’re also some of the most fun. When everything slots into place, a tiny ensuite can easily become one of the most satisfying rooms to design.
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I hope this post has given you some small shower room ideas or tiny shower room ideas. #smallwetroomideaswithtoilet #tinywetroomwithtoilet
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