The time torethink your bathroom layoutis before you begin a small bathroom remodel.

This way, all plumbing can be on the same wall, too.

To maximize space further, Tsedaka advises utilizing a glass panel rather than a door.

5 by 8 foot bathroom layout

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“Create a shampoo box on the center wall of the shower or tub,” Tsedaka suggests.

“A door that swings into a bathroom eats up wall space.”

This also works nicely if you have two rooms sharing aJack and Jill bathroom.

5 by 8 foot bathroom

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Additionally, a small window is also key.

“Understand that there is a three to four-inch length difference between round toilets and elongated toilets.

Round toilets will provide a more spacious feel in the floor area.

small sink and toilet

Desiree Burns

It’s not spacious, but it’s enough room for everything you need.

A 5x8 bathroom is 40 square feet.

For a powder room, you’ve got the option to get away with just 15 square feet.

5 by 8 bathroom

Erin Williamson Design

As soon as you want to include a tub or shower, you better go bigger.

36 square feet can accommodate a small shower, while 40 square feet is big enough for a tub.

small 5 by 8 bathroom

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