1. Be Bold with Tile

There’s more to life than subway tile and mini mosaics (great as those options can be). Walk on the wild side with a dark wall tile or a boldly-patterned floor.

2. Consider Color

Bathrooms are often small, but that shouldn’t mean they’re stuck in the realm of neutrals. A modest space is often improved by a dose of saturated color.

3. Make it Homey

This bathroom feels so warm and inviting, partially due to the lack of cold, hard finishes we often associate with bathrooms. A wood floor (properly sealed for wet areas, wood is usable), toile shower curtain and an armoire-turned-vanity up the cozy factor.

4. Play with Scale

Small room, big style. Abigail Ahern shows us how it’s done in her Dark and Dramatic East London Home, by positioning a large (ok, huge) chandelier over the tub.

5. Don’t Forget the Art

Bathrooms need decoration, too. The tub gets a mini gallery wall of sorts, which gives the room personality and creates continuity with the rest of the home.