Small bathroom ideas Small bathrooms may seem like a difficult design task to take on; however, these spaces may introduce a clever design challenge to add to your plate. Creating a functional and storage-friendly bathroom may be just what your home needs. Every design element in a small bathroom should have a purpose and be functional in some way or another to create a space-saving sanctuary. 1. Add Storage Instead of stuffing them in large cabinets, showcase your colorful, textured towels in open shelving. This will add warmth and playful colors to your space and eliminate unwanted large furniture pieces. Other ideas: Stack floating shelves to add storage in a fashionable way. Colorful storage ladders showcase personality and are a great place to store containers. Sink skirts add flair and hide cleaning products. Wooden crates can be stacked, drilled into the wall or placed on the ground for accessible storage. ...