Small bathrooms present big opportunities. Throughout Southeast Michigan’s historic neighborhoods — from Ypsilanti’s Normal Park to Royal Oak’s charming bungalows — we’ve mastered the art of transforming compact bathrooms into spaces that feel surprisingly spacious and undeniably stylish. Wright’s Renovations specializes in small bathroom remodels that prove size doesn’t limit sophistication.
The secret lies in smart design choices that our team has perfected over years of working in Michigan homes. Wall-mounted vanities create the illusion of more floor space while providing essential storage. Large-format tiles with minimal grout lines make floors appear larger. Glass shower enclosures maintain sight lines, preventing that closed-in feeling that shower curtains create. We’ve transformed five-by-seven bathrooms into efficient spaces that homeowners can’t believe are the same room.
Storage becomes an art form in small bathroom design. Katherine Anderson, our design specialist, excels at finding hidden opportunities — recessed medicine cabinets that don’t protrude into precious space, built-in shower niches that eliminate caddies, and custom vanities that maximize every inch below the sink. That awkward space beside your toilet? Perfect for a slim storage tower. The wall above the door? Ideal for decorative shelving that draws the eye upward, making ceilings feel higher.
Michigan’s older homes often feature small bathrooms with decent bones but dated everything else. We work within existing plumbing when possible to control costs, while completely reimagining surfaces, fixtures, and lighting. A pedestal sink might look charming, but a well-chosen vanity provides crucial storage without overwhelming the space. Those old ceramic tiles might be solid, but modern large tiles make everything feel bigger. Even simple changes like replacing a swinging door with a pocket door can free up nine square feet of usable space. Your small bathroom doesn’t have to feel small.
