These Half Bathrooms Pack Big Design in A Small Space

Let's be honest: unless you're giving every visitor in your home a full-blown house tour to show off your decorating prowess (no shame!), the spaces they see most often is probably the smallest—the half bathroom. But what this space lacks in square footage it more than makes up for in style. In fact, because it's so small, it's the perfect arena for experimenting with colors, prints and styles you might normally hesitate to roll out in a larger room. Got a penchant for over-the-top wallpaper patterns? Dying to test out one of those on-trend navy blue hues? Just hankering to embrace your inner style chameleon and go maximalist in an otherwise minimalist home? Go for it—the half bath is your wild wild west.

These personality-packed powder rooms show that one should never underestimate the impact of a half bathroom, no matter how tiny it may be. We're finding inspiration in some of the most minuscule under-the-staircase nooks and tucked-away crannies, proving that the element of surprise may be the best design element of all—imagine guests' delight when they pop off to the loo to find a glamorous riot of jewel tones, graphic tiles, and gorgeous light fixtures.

Here are our favorite half baths that do a lot with a little space—but be warned, you're going to want to undertake a weekend remodel after seeing these showstoppers.