A small or even large space without a window can easily feel like a claustrophobic cave. Sometimes such a cave is a bathroom with no windows, and it’s not the rarest thing. If it happened so that you got a home with such a bathroom, no worries, we can fix that!
Choose Neutrals
Lighter colors reflect light making your space look bigger and lighter, and that’s exactly what we want. Think neutral paints, tiles or even wallpaper, which will make your bathroom eye-catching and cool. If you’ve chosen tiles, get a glossy finish that will reflect even more light. If you want a print, large scale prints also expand the space.
All-white tiles and white marble are a lovely combo for a small windowless bathroom.
Glossy white tiles will reflect the light and make the bathroom look larger.
You can use not only neutral tiles but also such bold graphic ones to add interest to the bathroom.
Grey glossy tiles will bring a bit of color and zen feel to the space, the glossy surface will reflect the light.
These square neutral glossy tiles reflect the light and make the space bigger.
Look at this creative combo: a white free-standing sink and a black triangle floating vanity - how cool they are!.
Besides neutral and creamy shades, you can try pastels, for example, blue tiles: they are also light-colored but with a soft shade.
The neutral bathroom features a wooden stool and a mirror in a wooden frame. Aged metal hardware adds a bold touch to the space.
Though these tiles are white, they aren't boring thanks to the creative shapes: square and hexagon.
This small bathroom is done with sleek white tiles, black fixtures make it contrasting, and gold ones add chic.
Skinny white tile and grey terrazzo tiles are a lovely combo for a bathroom, they are light enough and create an eye-catchy look.
Neutral wallpaper is another cool idea for a windowless space, it will bring pattern and a slight touch of color.
The bathroom is done in warm neutrals completely, and it looks very inviting and cozy.
The bathroom is all-white and it's made eye-catching with textures: a wooden stool and a cotton towel, brass fixtures and a linen curtain.
White herringbone tiles add pattern to the bathroom, and black fixtures and accents make it bolder.
Stacked tiles are in trend, and this pattern will elevate the style of your bathroom. Black fixtures create a contrast.
White subway tile is classics that always works, and glossy tile will reflect more light and expand the space.
This windowless space shows how interesting it might look: the variety or materials, textures and colors make it very eye-catching. (via arquitecturaydiseno).
Neutral tiles here feature a warm shade to make the bathroom more inviting, and green and tan checked tiles on the floor make a statement. (via kanatstudio).
This seemingly simple bathroom features a range of textures with textiles, glossy tiles and wood. (via apartmenttherapy).
Neutral Zellige tiles add texture and a slight color to the bathroom, they make it trendy. (via undecoratedhome).
Add Visual Height
Making a backsplash or attaching a rod for the shower curtain, do that under the ceiling, so it will give more height to the bathroom. Install a shower level-floor, it will also make the room look taller.
A floor-level shower can add visual height to the bathroom and it looks sleek and minimal.
The shower goes up to the ceiling to add dimension and height to the bathroom.
Get A Small Vanity
If you have a large dark vanity, change it for a floating one or just for a small non-bulky looking piece. This way the bathroom will feel more open and less cluttered.
A small vanity is a lovely idea for a bathroom with no windows, and dark stain creates a contrast.
A small stained vanity is a lovely solution for a grey and white bathroom, it adds warmth.
A small stained floating vanity is always a good idea, especially for a tiny bathroom.
The small stained vanity is a perfect solution for a small bathroom with or without windows.
A small floating vanity is made eye-catchy with a wooden counter and baskets under it.
A tiny floating vanity is a cool idea for a bathroom, and a white marble top adds chic and elegance to the space.
A small whitewashed vanity is a lovely solution as it's neutral in color and floating, which excludes bulky looks.
Illuminate
A single lamp is not sufficient for good illumination. Recessed lamps in the wall, ceiling or floor can be used as a supplement. old, bright lamps give a room a sterile look. Warm lighting, on the other hand, promotes a sense of well-being.
Each space here features its own lights, and sconces over the mirror help it enlarge the bathroom.
Buy A Large Mirror
Forget small mirrors and get a large one. A mirror isn’t a replacement to a window but still it can do a lot for illuminating and expanding your space. Add a sconce on top of the mirror and install it as high as possible while still keeping it looking cohesive with the mirror height.
A large mirror will illuminate the space and a shelf vanity is also a good idea for a small space.
This mirror takes almost the whole wall, which guarantess that the bathroom will look bigger and lighter.
A large mirror will reflect the light and it will expand the space. Add a shelf to use it for storage.
A floating vanity with built-in sink and a large mirror are a great combo for a windowless bathroom. (via homebeautiful).
The minimal neutral bathroom is done with an oversized mirror in a black frame.
Use Clear Acrylic Hardware
Since towel bars typically hang around or right below eye level, she says acrylic will provide less of a hard visual stop than metal.
Clear acrylic hardware is perfect for a small bathroom, whether it features windows or not.
Acrylic hardware is the best idea for any small bathroom as it looks very lightweight.
Use acrylic holds and shelves for everything to make storage look more lightweight.
Declutter
Bright-colored bottles of lotions and potions can add unwanted clutter to a small bathroom that’s already struggling. Instead of adding another piece of furniture to your bathroom, you can either store the majority of your products on a shelf immediately right outside your bathroom in a hallway or opt for a medicine cabinet.
Store inside your cabinets and vanities and organize well as a decluttered bathroom looks bigger.
Use baskets for storage, it will help you declutter the space.