Bathrooms can be fairly small, leaving us with little room for imagination when it comes to designing and decorating them. But that’s not to say that they couldn’t be so much more. Just a few small touches can coax your bathroom out of the woodwork and into the extreme.

Eclectic bathrooms combine elements from different sources. They aren’t afraid to be quirky, edgy or a tad out of line. And as their style elements evolve, these bathrooms become something all their own.

Yes, most people use a theme of muted or neutral colors to make the bathroom look clean. But splashes of color really give the eye a bit of a tease, not to mention something unique to focus on. Items like a colorful piece of framed art, a vase of fresh flowers or a single wall painted in a faux finish or mural can liven the place up a whole lot, and are easily taken out or painted over when you’re tired of them.

Consider designing with asymmetry. Hard, sleek lines look amazing in bathrooms. Since we spend so much time in a tiny box-shaped room, it helps to expand the interior shape and aesthetic of the space with an asymmetrical countertop, tile pattern and vanity.

Hang large mirrored tiles on another wall and you’ve just doubled your pleasure. The mirrors can help with shaving and coiffing while also adding light and depth to the room.

Don’t be afraid to go at it like an eccentric. Get creative with your tub and sink fixtures. They certainly don’t have to match – a nickel finish on the sink can still look great in a room with a bronze-toned tub fixture. And instead of a typical overhead dome-shaped light covering, a great stained glass or artistic-looking pendant light hanging over the vanity makes a colorful addition.

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