Hey Gibby -- 6 x 10 bath here [finally demo'd last week!] and I know that my size isn't even that small. I've been on the lookout for 3 or so years and it's been surprisingly difficult to find ideas. Aside from "recess whenever possible," of course! There's the "monochromatic = more spacious" school of thought but IMO there are alternative ways to lead the eye around the room and create interest in a small space. Things to consider: * color / color contrast * the lines of an object (round vs square) * judicious use of oversized scale * having some consistency with eyelines/sightlines of your vertical elements Here are some of the apparently-smaller baths I've found that put at least one of the above into action: We're adapting this built-into-doorway cab for our bath -- ours will be built out from the wall, perpendicular to the sink, and serve as a med cabinet. I'd use a wall-hung if this were a full bath, but I do love this! [Note horizontal cladding] I was involved in this [5 x 8 with TWO doors!] bath: Grabbed space from kitchen to make this 15" cubby: IMO one of the biggest challenges with small baths is to create negative space that serves to set off what IS in the room. In our case, we splurged a bit on a demilune/semicircle vanity instead of a square or rectangular one -- given our bowling alley dimensions, it helps carve out some pleasing curves. However, having lived in a place where the tiny wall-hung sink, toilet, and clawfoot were all accessible from one spot I know negative space is sometimes non-existent! I've enjoyed the book below, which has a mix of sizes and lots of materials in it --"ideas for tiny half-baths, medium-size his-and-hers, and large, luxurious home spas. Specifics on ventilation, waterproofing, faucets, showers, tubs, and more." Here is a link that might be useful: New Bathroom Idea Book (Taunton Press)

You both are so WONDERFUL! Thanks for the picture, bugloverz9. My husband installed the curtain rod last night and it gives the whole bathroom a neat "hotel" feel. We LOVE the extra space it gives! You were right, it doesn't really take up any more room on the outside. We got our oiled brass rod for 29.99 and it included matching rings and a shower liner! Yay for good deals! :)

First the good part...I decided to go with curved rod...thank you all...it was installed this morning and I was able to try it out and love it. It really does give so much more room. Now the bad part, while they were drilling the hole for the support the tile cracked. They left it up for the week-end, as I am having family over for Mothers day and then on Mon. will take it down and replace the tile. Two steps forward and one step back! Luckily our GC is very, very good about fixing things that get damaged. Thank God for that! I just noticed Cassies question above...good question but I do not know the answer. Good luck if drilling into the tile! Mine is porcelian if that makes any difference.

nosoccermon, that's a good deal. The guy who put the rod up says the tile cut like butter. Then he couldn't figure out why the screw anchors wouldn't go into the wall and realized he had hit a stud, on both sides. Yay! Before the rod was installed, while I was still all a-dither, I put the rings on it and hung a curtain so I could hold it up and gauge the correct height. I noticed yesterday that there are some scratches on the rod from putting the rings on ONCE. Ridiculous for a $40 from Moen. They really don't show unless you stand on the edge of the tub which, once the workers are gone, will be forbidden. Why do the ring/hook things have such sharp points anyway?