Bathroom Furniture Ideas for Spaces of All Shapes and Sizes

On the search for a little bathroom furniture inspiration? We’re here to help.

When redesigning a bathroom, furniture is one of the most important, yet overwhelming choices. With so many different furniture options to choose from, it can be hard to know exactly where to start.

The truth is, there really is no right or wrong way when it comes to selecting which furniture you’ll incorporate in your bathroom space.

But, there are a few things you can do, and angles to take to ensure that the furniture you choose works to your design needs, expectations and bathroom space.

We’re here to provide you with some tips on choosing furniture for your bathroom, as well as some helpful advice on how to get the best out of your furniture.

By the time you complete your bathroom redesign, be sure to love your newfound space when picking up a few tips from this blog.

 

What kind of furniture goes into a bathroom?

There can often be a little confusion about what the term ‘bathroom furniture’ means.

Around the rest of the home, we’re referring to sofas, tables, chairs and wardrobes. But in a bathroom, the furniture of course needs to be a little different based on the functionality of the space.

There really are two types of furniture; there’s built-in, or fitted bathroom furniture and bathroom furniture that works more as an accessory, or character-building finishing touch.

Built-in bathroom furniture generally includes basins or vanity units, storage units, baths and showers as well as toilets and WC units.

These fitted furniture features have the ability to completely transform a space, giving it a whole new style, arrangement and overall feel.

Other accessory-style furniture pieces are similar to those found in the rest of the house. We’re talking mirrors, stalls, tables and shelving.

 

Things to consider when choosing bathroom furniture

What are your bathroom needs?

One of the most important things to consider when choosing bathroom furniture is your own needs. What we need from our bathrooms depends on a whole load of things.

Firstly, what type of bathroom are you redesigning?

If you’re revamping a cloakroom bathroom, you may only need a simple toilet and basin set-up. An ensuite may only require a small shower and basin. And, the main family bathroom may require space for ablutions, as well as extra storage for your everyday needs.

Next, consider who is using the bathroom. Do you have a large family and striving to save energy bills with a shower? Or do you have a young family or pets and require a bath? You might lack a storage area within your home and depend on the bathroom as a space for storing homely essentials, such as towels, toiletries and even washing.

In this case, you may be looking for furniture that helps you to level up on storage, in the form of vanity units, cabinets and even shelving.

Choosing a bathroom colour scheme

When redesigning a bathroom, one of the first things to do is work out which colours and hues you’d like to invite into the space.

From painted walls or panels to tiles and accessories, colour can be introduced in a variety of ways.

However, many forget that bathroom furniture can also be used to create or complement the chosen colour scheme.

Because bathroom furniture, such as vanity units, storage cabinets, WC units and even bath panels are available in such a wide range of colours and finishes, there’s lots of opportunity to spread a sprinkle of colour through the space using furniture alone.

Whether it’s a dark colour scheme you’re going for, or something light and bright, you’ll certainly be able to find, if not paint bathroom furniture a fitting colour.

Don’t forget that furniture can also be used to complement and lift a space. For example, if you have used dark paint or tiles across the walls, you may opt for lighter-coloured furniture to create contrast.

Alternatively, your core wall colours may be made of crispy white or cream hues. Using black, grey or even navy blue furniture is a superb way to lower the tone.

You may choose a consistent furniture colour, matching a vanity unit with a WC unit or bath panel.

Or if you’d like to use colour to centralise the room, you could choose one stand-out tone on one feature, such as a vanity unit, that serves as a stylish and functional bathroom focal point.

There’s also a great deal of opportunity to complement other colours across the room. For example, if you’ve created a feature backsplash wall in your wet room shower, you may choose a similar colour across key furniture pieces.

And if you’re feeling brave and have an eye for colour, there’s no harm in mixing and matching between different furniture colours.

Colour design ideas

We won’t go through all the colours of the rainbow, but we will point you in the direction of popular colours and trends that are sweeping through homes up and down the country.

Blue bathroom furniture

We’ll start with blue. Why?

Because blue is making big waves at the moment. And, really, it’s no surprise. It’s a traditional and familiar bathroom colour that many people feel confident inviting into their space.

What’s more, the dark blue and mustard yellow combo is still very much ‘in’ as a leading design trend that sees modern and traditional perfectly intertwine together.

As time has gone on, many have moved down the darker end of the blue colour wall, placing navy and satin across their space with the help of their furniture choices.

This is perfect if you want to experiment with darker tones, whilst keeping the general feel of your space bright and inviting.

Using blue across the furniture enables you to keep the walls and floors white and relatively simple, whilst adding an enriching boost of colour without overdoing it.

Many have also mixed things up a little more, using dark blue to balance out multiple different colours across the space. Check out this stunning collection of navy blue furniture used in this fun, cosmopolitan bathroom.

Some are sticking with lighter blues for now but using them in such a way that it adds a flirtatious and flamboyant kick of colour across the space.

Just like the bathroom below, you could choose muted tones across the walls and floors, before breathing life into the bathroom with a bright blue vanity, storage cupboard and WC unit.

And, if this is a bit much for you, and you have a smaller space to work with, why not choose to add a dollop of colour just on one furniture item? This could be a vanity unit, bath panel, or even curtains or blinds.

Black and grey bathroom furniture

We’re seeing an increase in demand for black and grey bathroom furniture as people are realising that darker items won’t necessarily make the bathroom feel like the bat cave.

To bring the tone down a tad, start by choosing a black or grey vanity unit, mounted on a wall of white tiles fixed with dark grout.

If you want to go darker, add a matching WC unit, mirror or towel rail.

And, to go darker yet again, match a wall colour with your furniture as well as the floors. Don’t forget that mirrors will help to bounce the light around the room to maintain a spacious feel.

 

Green furniture ideas

Looking for a little evergreen colour? Green is another colour that homeowners and interior designers are loving at the moment. And, in particular, sage green is a firm favourite among many.

If you don't fancy creating a green feature wall but would love to reenergize the space with a pop of green, choose green bathroom furniture.

From vanity units and WC units to storage cabinets, find gorgeous green furniture in a range of styles and sizes.

Natural bathroom furniture

If you’re looking for something even more natural in style and want to add a bold boost of texture, you can’t beat natural timber.

From light oaks and sandy wood tones to dark wood and grey wood-effect bathroom furniture, these furniture items are perfect for spreading a little woodland love across your bathroom.

 

Classic white

One of the first colours that springs to mind when talking about bathroom furniture is typically white. It’s a clean colour that is favourable in smaller spaces.

White bathroom furniture is a great choice if you’re opting for a polished, glistening all-white bathroom.

But actually, it has so much more to give when used as a contrasting tone against darker or brighter wall colours.

If you’re worried that there’s just too much going on in your bathroom, adding white furniture, such as basins, vanity units and cupboards is a quick, easy and effective way to bring things back to earth and level out the balance of vibrancy across your space.

 

Finding bathroom furniture that matches your design ambitions

In addition to colour, most people have a general idea of the style of bathroom that they’re out to achieve.

This will vary, depending on the style of your home, personal tastes as well as what the room size and shape lends itself to.

Bathroom furniture is a great way to build a clearly identifiable character and style throughout the space.

Picking a distinct style from the offset will certainly help you when it comes to finding the perfect furniture styles.

Whether you’re all about traditional charm, rugged and rustic styles, the minimalist sleek style, an urban and edgy look, all about all things au natural or striving to create your own little pocket of serenity with a home spa feel, we are certain that you’ll be able to find bathroom furniture that matches your own energy and style preferences.

 

Modern vs classic bathroom furniture

There are lots of different bathroom styles, but if one thing’s for sure, most bathrooms fit into one of two categories. They are either modern in style, or tradition. It’s fair to say that some bathrooms mix between the two, and when done well, this can create an incredible interior that has a unique look and feel.

The winning look is entirely in the detail. From vanity units with classic shaker doors and natural wooden-finished bathroom furniture to glossy cosmopolitan units, there really are so many styles to choose from.

Modern furniture ideas

Choose vanity units with a silky smooth or glossy finish, such as the Fairford Finesse Satin Blue Vanity unit with matching cabinets. Or choose a sleek square vessel basin mounted in a grey gloss vanity unit. Pair with matching cabinets.

Choose a modern wet room shower, complete with matte black fittings. Or if a bath is a must-have, add a spa like-feel to your space with a double-ended bath. Keep the minimalist look running throughout the space when choosing a wall-hung toilet and a slimline towel rail.

 

Traditional bathroom furniture ideas

Take things back in time when choosing a shaker-style vanity unit with marble basin tops and matching cabinets. Or, if you’d prefer a classic basin style, choose a full pedestal basin completed with four spindle taps.

Opt for a traditional shower, or choose a wet room shower, dressed up with classic marble
large profile panels and a brushed brass shower system. If you love a bath, choose a standard shower bath. And for an extra vintage touch, why not go all out with a roll-top bath?

Find traditionally designed toilets when integrating an Edwardian-style high-level or low-level toilet.

 

 

Sizing up your space

When selecting your bathroom furniture suite, size always comes into play.

We reiterate, there is no right or wrong way as such, but you should be conscious that your furniture choice will impact the overall look and feel of the space.

The word we’re really looking for here is feng shui, which is a Chinese term for spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy.

The layout and size of the features you select for your space will impact the systematic flow of energy and ambience of the room.

Small bathroom furniture ideas

Have a smaller space to work with?

When choosing furniture for a smaller bathroom or ensuite it’s always important to air on the side of caution. Choosing furniture that is too big, or too clunky, could make your bathroom feel cramped and overworked.

From slimline vanity units and corner basins to shower baths that double up on functionality, as well as back-to-wall toilets and wall-hung styles, luckily, there are plenty of furniture options, ideal for smaller bathrooms.

And, just because you have less room to work with, you don’t necessarily have to shy away from chunkier furniture styles. Instead, you could choose one stand-out feature, such as a large bath or a wide vanity unit, and opt for space-saving furniture options throughout the rest of the space.

Remember, the use of colour can also help to balance out the use of light, and help to create a central point of focus in a more refined space.

When it comes to choosing interchangeable furniture items, consider space-saving shelving, and room-expanding mirrors, perfectly placed in a way that helps to reflect natural light around the room to take the walls further away from one another.

 

 

Small bathroom basins

Starting with the basin area, why not opt for a slimline vanity unit? This smaller sink style is perfect for cloakrooms or ensuites. There's a little extra room for some storage, and plenty of scope to style-up your basin look with fun and funky brushed brass or matte black taps.

Got room for more? Why not consider a wall-hung countertop vanity unit? Add an extra splash of sass when choosing a beautiful countertop vessel.

If you’re not too fussed about storage, why not include a wall-hung basin or a corner basin? These designs offer a more understated look, giving you the option to create a focal point elsewhere in the bathroom.

 

Small bathroom bath and shower ideas

If you plan to use your bathroom as a wash space, you’re of course going to need a bath or shower to carry out your daily ablutions.

When space is limited, you need to get a bit clever about how and where you’ll place these furniture items without eating into too much floor space. First decide whether you’d like a bath, a shower or both.

If you’d like to keep things simple, choosing just a shower is a great option. There are so many different shower styles that are apt for smaller bathrooms.

For a traditional bathroom look, choose a small corner shower unit. Alternatively, you could achieve a larger shower space, whilst keeping the bathroom feeling open and capacious when choosing a small wet room shower.

If you can’t go without a bath and love nothing more than a soothing dip after a long day, then a shower bath opens the door to the best of both worlds.

So many people have a shower bath because they offer an affordable everyday solution to showering, whilst also experiencing the practical and luxury perks of having a bath within the household.

What’s more, you could turn your shower bath into a stand-out feature. You could use fun and funky tiles to create a bath or shower time backdrop.

Or, you could opt for a colourful bath panel, brassy taps or a matte black shower kit to draw attention to your beautiful shower bath.

And, for a final finishing touch, choose a bright and colourful or patterned shower curtain or door.

Small bathroom toilet ideas

Trying to suss out which toilet to choose for your smaller bathroom? If the aim is saving space, there are a few styles you might wish to consider.

Short projection toilets are perfect for smaller bathrooms and cloakroom toilets. There are a few styles available. If you’re all about the ultra-modern and minimalistic look, hide the toilet pipework in the wall when choosing a closed couple back-to-wall toilet.

Alternatively, for something that looks like a classic toilet, choose a short projectile closed coupled toilet.

The Fairford Kingsley Compact Close Couple toilet is a simple, yet stylish and affordable option, perfect if you’re trying to save the pennies, but looking for a quality and long-lasting toilet.

Perfect picks for large bathrooms

In contrast to smaller spaces, there’s always a risk that furniture could look lost or underwhelmed, in a bigger bathroom so furniture placement is key.

Take things away from the wall and consider putting a few key furniture pieces in the centre of the room. This could be a showstopping roll-top bath, a vanity unit or even a shower. Don’t be afraid to break the mould in pursuit of creating something extra special and a little different.

With a large bathroom, you’ve also got the wiggle room to size up.

Rather than a single basin or vanity, why not indulge in a double vanity unit? Or if you want to create a serene spa-like space, choose a large wet room shower, fitted with all the whistles and bells needed to create the ultimate oasis for rejuvenation and relaxation.

To completely fulfil your space and add an enriching boost of character, consider other furniture items such as stools, chairs or even a chaise lounge if it's the boutique bliss look you’re going for.

Large bathroom basin ideas

Starting with the basin, you’ve got a great deal of choice once again. Large bathrooms lend themselves to bigger furniture pieces, so why not choose a large vanity unit?

And, if you have room for more, why not choose a double vanity unit or two basins? This is a great way to fill the space, whilst gaining more storage and your own little zone for everyday pampering.

 

Large bathroom shower and bath ideas

When it comes to shower time, embrace the space by creating a large wet room walk-in shower, complete with a luxury rainfall shower kit.

Add to the ambience with illuminated shelves, perfect for storing all of your favourite smellies and lotions, or create an eye-catching feature wall to make your shower pop.

If you’re more about kicking your feet up and unwinding in the bath, why not choose a free-standing bath? Make it the star of the show when putting it in the centre of the room.

If you’re trying to bring a little rustic or traditional charm to the space, choose a classic roll-top bath.

Or for something stylish, soothing, sophisticated and super modern, why not take a look at the Rivato Verona bath or the square-style Rivato Como Gloss White Freestanding Shower Bath?

 

Large bathroom toilet ideas

And for the toilet? Well, there isn’t any particular toilet that is best for large bathrooms. However, you do have room for more and you could include a WC unit. This is a great way to add another pop of colour, without overdoing it.

Or, if you’re lucky enough to have tall ceilings, you may wish to consider a high-level toilet. Perfect for mid-century or ere-led bathroom interiors, this traditional-looking toilet will accentuate the depth and space created by taller ceilings.