Just because your bathroom lacks square footage doesn't mean it's destined to remain a strictly practical room. With the right design tricks, it's easy to bridge the gap between form and function—regardless of its size. In fact, a powder room or guest bathroom can be a convenient way to experiment with a new trend, color, or pattern without redesigning the rest of your space.

Want to beautify your bathroom? Read on for more than standout ways to make the most of a small bathroom. From statement sinks, to wonderful wallpaper, to creative tiles, these rooms prove big design moments can come in small packages.

WONDROUS WALLPAPER

A whimsical set of wallpaper make a big statement in a small space. In this Elizabeth Roberts-designed brownstone, a crisp custom Calacatta marble sink is paired with the Hermès Jardin d’Osier wallcovering from Dedar.

TOTAL TERRAZZO

Architect Javier Robles lends his artful eye to every room of this Hamptons home—including this guest bathroom. The engineered marble that lines the wall and counters is from Max Lamb, while the fittings come courtesy of Boffi.

OCEANIC OASIS

In this Newport Beach home, designer Shannon McLaren Wilkins redefines the California cool aesthetic with modern pops of color and a Mediterranean flair. The guest bedroom, which took 15 iterations to perfect, features a wall of glossy green tiles and artwork by Anna Ullman to bring the home's beach surroundings inside.

OPT FOR OPULENCE

Belgian-born, London-based interior designer Philip Vergeylen gives every room of this 25,000-square-foot,Georgian-style mansion in London an air of opulence. The custom black-lacquer paneling in the powder room is inset with Gracie wallpaper.

TRADITIONAL MEETS MODERN

A seamless blend of elegance and comfort are on full display in a Houston home designed by Paloma Contreras. The powder room features a neutral Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, sink fittings from Kohler, Ralph Lauren Home sconces, and a vintage rug.

HAND-PAINTED DETAIL

For a Chicago powder room, ED A-Lister Steven Gambrel settled on graphic hand-painted wallpaper by Gracie to complement the sink and floor in Onyx Fantastico marble. The vintage faucet was salvaged from Bunny Mellon’s Manhattan townhouse. The sconce is by Blackman Cruz.

PALM PRINT

Statement palm-themed wallpaper by Florence Broadhurst brings a Tennessee powder room to life. Both the sink and vanity are original to the house.

MEDITERRANEAN GROTTO

An interesting choice of lighting and paint turn a Malibu bathroom, designed by Oliver M. Furth, into a Mediterranean grotto. The wall paint is Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue and the Happy Kiss pendant lamps by Siemon-and-Salazar are from Siglo Moderno.