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Small Bathroom Design That Doesn't Feel Small
Continuous surfaces, wall-hung fittings and one good light.
By Sofia Lindqvist, Design Director · Published August 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Photograph: Travel Adventures / StockSnap
Small bathrooms gain space visually through continuity: fewer material changes, fewer visible edges, more floor showing.
Wall-hung everything
Seeing the floor run under the basin and WC is the single most effective trick available.
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