Modern Small Bathrooms 2021: New Trends and Decoration Ideas

Whenever small spaces are available, maximum use can be made. The bathroom is no exception. It is very common that in the new constructions space is saved in all the environments of the house, especially in the bathroom. For this reason, we will show you some tips so that you can make small bathrooms a pleasant, comfortable place, taking advantage of every inch of surface and also, that you can create the optical illusion of greater amplitude, and all this, following certain criteria so that Look modern and contemporary .

One of the main things to define is the choice of the elements that will give life to the walls, furniture or accessories, as well as the colors that you will use in the decoration of small bathrooms 2021.

Furniture trends for small bathrooms 2021

Minimalist cabinets

A fundamental point in the task of visually enlarging a bathroom is the minimum incorporation of furniture, in order to allow good circulation and a wider view of the floor, walls and space in general.

In addition, to achieve a contemporary look, it is advisable to use minimalist furniture, that is, with simple lines and designs. This will also help create a wider space, since furniture and accessories overloaded with details tend to create an approaching effect.

If you have flashy tiles, colorful wallpaper or extravagant light fixtures, although they play a key role in decorating the bathroom, it is important to keep things in balance, and this can be achieved with a minimalist closet. Decorate it with simple handles to make sure the space doesn’t feel too loaded.

Dark cabinets

Dark closets entered the kitchens last year, and now the trend is entering the bathrooms. Navy blue and pure black are going to be widely used tones this year. These bold tones look stunning with golden accessories or white countertops.

Open shelves

You can, without abusing the space, make shelves (if possible open to not lose depth) for storage of whatever. That will help the bathroom not lose functionality.

Take advantage of every inch of the wall. You can place shelves that you really need, not just to decorate.

Creative storage

It seems that there is never enough storage space in the bathroom, so it is good to be creative.

Chairs and tables

You can give your bathroom a personal touch by adding a stool and a mini table to make it feel luxurious and give your makeup routine its own special space.

Walls and floors in small bathroom design 2021

2021 promises to bring a lot of personality with texture, color and accessories. Colorful wallpaper, elegant furniture and graphic patterns in tiles that will turn the bathroom into a mini sanctuary. Whether you’re planning a renovation or just want some decoration inspiration, here are trends with style.

Back wall and floor

Using a lining for the back wall and the floor different from the other walls can create the optical illusion of depth and greater space.

Mediterranean tiles

Mediterranean style tiles are booming. Encaustic cement tiles are returning very strongly, and if you are fond of intricate Moroccan designs or modern geometric shapes, this is a good time to use them.

Subway tiles

This type of elongated tiles is very fashionable today.

Fish Scale Tiles

This type of tile is gaining more and more strength within trends.

Combine tiles

The combination of several types of tiles promises to be a beautiful and simple way to get a fully personalized bathroom. Try using a monochromatic palette for a pleasant visual impact and play with underground, hexagonal and square tiles.

Wall art

Often, the theme of fish and aquariums is used on the bathroom wall, but this year there will be a resurgence of unexpected works of art.

Accessories for Small Bathrooms 2021

Washbasins

The sink should not be huge, as small and classic as possible. Although it often has a storage place, we recommend those that do not have it, for a small bathroom.

If it is not a very tiny bathroom, a furniture under the sink is an excellent option to keep everything tidy and in place. Remember that it is advisable that the bathroom look as clean and as clear as possible so as not to create a feeling of overwhelm.

Wall Mounted Taps

Small bathrooms can use a smart space-saving trick, simply by mounting the faucets directly on the wall. This trend looks especially elegant in brass and black finishes, against white tiles or colored walls.

Longitudinal mirror

Mirrors are one of the most used decoration tricks to expand spaces optically. When the bathroom is small, longitudinal mirrors can double the feeling of space.

Mirror that occupies the entire wall

The mirrors should be as large as possible, since they give a greater sense of depth and dimension just as light or mirrored tiles do. Being a reflective surface, that surface is not delimiting, but acquires depth.

Putting the marble countertop at an angle to the mirror, completely hiding the wall, helps generate the feeling of space to support things.

Round Mirrors

Mirrors are a necessity, and this year the trend is round and as large as it can fit on the wall. You can go to a rustic or glam style depending on whether you prefer to frame them or leave them natural. Either way, they make the space feel much more glamorous than its square counterparts.

Spa accessories

Why not turn your bathroom into your own private retreat? Personality is key in the design of the bathroom, and the addition of elements such as plants will help to achieve it.

Carpets

The bathrooms are being treated like any other room, so you can use a carpet normally found in the living room or bedroom.

Color trends for Small Bathrooms 2021

Bright colors

Colors play a primary role if you are looking to create the feeling of spaciousness. Light colors are one of the best allies we can find, since they have the gift of moving away the walls of the receiver. If you combine them with vibrant colors you will achieve a revitalizing, energizing and very pleasant space, as we see in the photo below. However, it should be noted that modern bathrooms are characterized mainly by using a neutral color palette: white, gray, beige and natural wood.

Neutral colors

The pastel color, earth color or neutral colors in light tones help generate the feeling of greater space. The same with the floor, we personally recommend a light color, with a bath mat in a soft and light color too. You can add touches of color in the accessories, such as a toilet lid, a row of colored ceramics, etc.

Dark walls

This is another trend: use a very dark color on one of the bathroom walls. It can be contrasted with natural textures, such as a jute rug and a mirror framed in wood, and you will have a space that will never go out of style.

Brass, silver and gold

These colors will continue to play a prominent role in bathrooms, but in darker tones. They look spectacular with pastel walls, modern cabinets and vintage accents.

Small Bathroom Lighting

To successfully complete this type of decoration, a good lighting must be incorporated. It should not be a dim light, but very bright, that adequately reflects the light walls and the touches of vibrant color. Remember that dark walls and objects tend to create the approach effect, and what you are looking for is to move away the walls and all the elements that are part of the decoration.

Natural light is always the best, otherwise it applies lights that illuminate a good part of the bathroom, pointing specific lamps at different points of interest, such as the mirror in front of the sink.

Why is the bathroom always the last room that receives attention? A beautiful and elegant decoration accessory will add important personality to the space.

Small bathroom with a shower

A small shower can leave room to place the toilet. This will help make the most of the space. They can be showers with completely glass doors, which will help create a feeling of greater space.

You can also use curtains.

Or small dividing walls.

Small bathroom with shower trays

The use of space when it is reduced is essential. Do not hurry and you have to design the location of each element well; after installed, wanting to change it is very complicated, tedious and expensive.

Small bathroom with bathtub

The idea that those who have a small bathroom cannot have a nice, cozy bathroom, or a good bathtub is not correct. The techniques for the good management of space in the decoration of bathrooms exist and must be taken advantage of. Look below where we leave some images that show that it is possible.

If your dream is to have a bathtub, do not forbid it, there are the most diverse sizes; If this leaves the bathroom extremely small, add a mirror from the floor to the ceiling that generates the sensation of extra space, to counter subtract.

If you have the possibility of investing a good sum in building the bathroom of your dreams, invest it, time will show you how rewarding it is.