Measure and decide in advance the size of the vanity, toilet, and shower or bathtub. This step allows you to create a super functional bathroom.

The vanity is usually between 24-30 inches. Make sure you have the right distance of a minimum of 6 inches between the vanity and toilet, toilet, and bath.

Next test the door it needs to open in a way to allow a great flow, this way when you open the door you have direct access to the sink.

A great tip is to draw the exact measurements of vanity-toilet-shower/tub on the floor.

This decision is done by figuring who will be the main users of this bathroom and where is it located? In this Cheverly house, we’ve opted for a full-size tub because it’s next to the children’s bedroom and it’s in a hallway. If this was a master bathroom it would have been a shower.

Color in the bathroom is super important, as the color on the painted wall will influence the lighting in the mirror.

Especially if this bathroom will be used to apply makeup you want the reflection in the mirror to be as close as possible to the real you! If the walls are green or blue they have a tendency to make you look sickly causing you to put too much makeup. So choose a color that is close to natural light or chromatic. If you want a bolder color go for warmer tones on the wall all around except the mirror wall.

Yes, tiles. This is a small space that will regularly wet one way or another. So tile all around the tub starting at the ceiling, then continue on the flour, use the same looking tile glossy on the walls but mate tiles on the floor to avoid slippery surface. The uniformity from the walls to the floor is visually more pleasing.

In this bathroom, we used long tiles to minimize the grout area making it easier to keep clean and will age well. Also, the larger tiles are faster to install compared to small subway tiles.

This is an important decision in your bathroom even when there’s a window like in our Cheverly bathroom, the need for good lighting is crucial. Because the reflection in the mirror needs to look as close as possible to reality, choose a natural light temperature. Then make sure to match that light with the one around the exhaust fan.

Adjust the intensity of brightness of the light by ensuring there are enough light bulbs. In our small bathroom, we chose 3.

This is a must and a splurge, it’s basically like jewelry when it comes to a bathroom. It’s a great statement when in a tiny bathroom. Pick a mirror that will beautifully align with the vanity. Avoid getting a large mirror as the visual effect over the small vanity will make the whole bathroom look smaller and tighter.

Splurge just a bit on granite or quartz countertops. This Cheverly bathroom is featuring black leather granite which creates a great contrast with the overall space. Also, add a little backsplash behind the faucet as it will make the cleaning easier.

There’s an easy rule when it comes to faucets, showerheads, doorknobs, and fixtures…match them all. Choose the same color and texture for all, this will give the whole bathroom a sophisticated look without overthinking too much. Shop on Amazon, they have a great selection and good prices.