If you’re thinking about designing a small master bathroom, you already know it can be tricky getting everything you want into its smaller floor plan. Sort of like a puzzle, you need to determine the best way to position the shower, have a sink with enough counter space and storage to function, and just enough breathing room so you’re not fighting to get ready every day. The good news is that in this guide, I share five small master bathroom floor plans that prioritize what matters most: a comfortable shower, efficient vanity placement, and fixtures so the room is usable day to day.
5×8 Bathroom With Single-Wall Alcove Shower Layout
This single-wall bathroom makes its smaller space feel elegant by providing a 60″ by 30″ walk-in shower on one side and the sink and toilet on the other.
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Floor Plan Details: This 5′ x 8′ bathroom places its walk-in shower along the full left-hand side, with the right side devoted to its toilet and vanity, with the main walkway up the middle. As you enter from the bottom, you’ll find the sink to your right and the shower entry to your left, followed by a small pony wall and the toilet in the upper right corner. The aisle starts with a 38″ opening at the entry door and shrinks down to 30″ in front of the toilet, where there’s a window positioned to let in natural light.
Dimensions:
Room size: 5′ x 8′
Alcove shower footprint: 60″ x 30″
Toilet clear zone shown: 30″ x 30″
Lavatory/sink footprint: 26″ x 22″
Main open aisle/clearance shown: 36″
Additional clearances shown in plan: 30″ and 38″ between the fixtures
Design Tips:
To avoid an inswinging door blocking the shower or sink, use a sliding/pocket door.
Make the shower feel bigger by installing a clear glass slider.
Use a recessed niche in the shower’s enclosure for shampoo and conditioner.
Go with a wall-hung or shallow-depth vanity measuring 18 to 20″ to save space.
Add a recessed medicine cabinet above the sink for storing your bath essentials.
Install overhead lighting down the center aisle with a vanity light for grooming tasks.
6×9 Bathroom With Double-Sink and Corner Shower Floor Plan
This bathroom design packs a lot into its smaller floor plan by using a corner shower and a water closet with a pocket door.
Floor Plan Details: This 6′ x 9′ bathroom is laid out with two zones: a grooming area on the right with a double-sink vanity, and a compact toilet room and corner shower behind a short dividing wall on the other side. As you enter from the right side into the open standing area, you’ll see a two-sink vanity to your right, so a couple or two children can get ready together without bumping elbows. The corner shower is a neo-angle design that frees up floor space so there’s room to enter the private water closet. The lower wall can feature a large window or sliding door leading to another bedroom for a Jack-and-Jill style setup or connect to a walk-in closet.
Dimensions:
Room size: 6′ x 9′
Double-sink vanity: 54″ x 22″
Corner shower base: 36″ x 36″
Toilet zone shown: 30″ x 30″
Main passage/aisle: 36″
Open floor depth shown: 50″
Door/clearance shown: 30″
Short clearance/offset: 21.6″
Design Tips:
Use a pocket door or outswing entry door for the 30″ entry to keep the walkway unobstructed.
Go with a neo-angle glass enclosure on the 36″ x 36″ shower so there’s clearance to enter the water closet.
Go with a 54″ double sink vanity with drawers, so two people can share the storage area underneath without cluttering the countertop.
Add a recessed niche in the shower and hang slim recessed medicine cabinets over each sink.
Place an exhaust fan in the shower and toilet zone to improve function.
7×7 Square Bathroom Layout With Large Shower
This square bathroom layout pairs an oversized shower with a double sink vanity, private water closet, and small closet storage for an efficient design that functions like a larger bath.
Floor Plan Details: This 7′ x 7′ square bathroom is broken down into three tight zones with a large shower taking the entire left side, a compact double-sink vanity on the upper-right, and a private toilet compartment in the lower-right corner. The entry opens from the right with a straight shot to the shower with the double sink vanity on the right and the toilet enclosure and small reach-in closet to the left. The shower in back feels generous for a 7×7 room, and the vanity supports shared use, making this design work well for multiple kids or a couple.
Dimensions:
Room size: 7′ x 7′ (84″ x 84″)
Shower footprint: 60″ x 36″
Double-sink/vanity: 48″ x 18″
Utility/linen niche: 31″ x 23″
Door/entry clearance: 30″
Interior clearance/aisle: 32″
Design Tips:
Use a pocket door or outswing door for the 30″ entry.
Use clear glass for the shower enclosure to keep the room feeling brighter and more open.
Pick a wall-hung or vanity with drawers to make the 18″ depth allow for additional storage underneath.
Make the “utility” niche work by using it to store linens, a hamper pull-out, or shallow shelves for towels or toiletries.
Layer lighting throughout with a bright vanity light for faces, a wet-rated recessed light in the shower, and some recessed cans for even illumination.
6×10 Bathroom With Double Vanity and End-Wall Shower Design
By arranging all of the plumbing fixtures along one wall in a logical line spanning from the shower, to the toilet, to the double vanity with a wide aisle and built-in linen storage, this bathroom feels open and highly functional.
Floor Plan Details: This 6′ x 10′ bathroom uses a simple three-station lineup along the back wall with a large 72″ by 36″ shower on the far left, with a toilet in the center, and a double vanity on the right near the entry so that grooming tasks and washing hands are done near the exit. You enter from the right side, and the double sinks are immediately accessible on the top wall, with a slim linen closet on the lower side.
Dimensions:
Room size: 6′ x 10′
End-wall shower: 72″ x 36″
Toilet zone: 30″ x 30″
Double vanity: 46″ x 22″
Linen/storage dimensions: 46″ x 22″
Door/entry clearance: 30″
Main circulation clearances: 38″ for multiple locations
Design Tips:
Choose a shower door that works with the aisle so the 38″ circulation space feels roomy.
Add shower niches on the long wall and consider a small bench to maximize the luxe experience in the 72″ long shower to enhance the spa vibes.
Use a double vanity with cabinet or drawer storage underneath to create more space for essentials.
Give the toilet niche a bit more privacy by using a taller partition between the vanity.
Make the linen cabinet wider or add a window, if possible, on the lower side to benefit from natural light.
Lighting fixtures should include one wet-rated recessed light in the shower and a strong vanity light or sconce over each sink, or one long linear fixture so two people can prep without any shadows.
5×9 Long-Run Bathroom Design with Bench Shower
This bathroom is laid out linearly with an entry that opens to a smaller double basin vanity, then a partition with a toilet and a shower enclosure with a bench at the end for a functional and stylish design.
Floor Plan Details: This 5′ x 9′ long-run bathroom is designed similarly to a straight, efficient hallway. You enter through the sliding door from the bottom-right and face the double sink vanity, and turn to walk down the aisle on the lower side, passing a toilet between a partition wall, and followed by the shower. The 60″ by 34″ shower takes over the entire left end and is upgraded with a built-in bench, so it feels more like a “spa experience.” The toilet sits in a niche between the enclosure and vanity to enhance the feel of privacy.
Dimensions:
Room size: 5′ x 9′
Shower: 60″ x 34″
Built-in shower bench: 10″ x 34″
Toilet zone: 30″ x 30″
Vanity: 40″ x 22″
Door/entry clearance: 30″
Main circulation clearances: 38″ and 30″
Design Tips:
Use a sliding shower door to keep the narrow aisle intact.
Make the bench a true feature inside the shower for a polished, custom look.
Choose a compact-depth vanity that measures about 22″ with drawers to avoid countertop clutter.
Add recessed niches inside the enclosure for your bath accessories.
Use a single large format continuous tile flooring and a large mirror over the vanity to visually enlarge the room.
Overview Of All Bathroom Designs
Plan
Overall Size
Shower Type + Size
Vanity
Toilet Placement
Storage
Main Clearances Shown
Why It Works
Best For
5×8 Single-Wall + Alcove Shower
5′ x 8′
Alcove: 60″ x 30″
Single sink: 26″ x 22″
Top-right (zone: 30″ x 30″)
Not built-in (use vanity & recessed medicine cabinet)
36″ main aisle (also noted: 30″, 38″)
Single-wall lineup keeps the center open.
Small full baths need the simplest layout.
6×9 Double Sink + Corner Shower
6′ x 9′
Corner/neo-angle base: 36″ x 36″
Double vanity: 54″ x 22″
Top-left nook (zone: 30″ x 30″)
Vanity storage (add recessed meds for more)
36″ aisle & open depth: 50″
Two-person sink use stays in the dry zone.
Shared baths where two people get ready at once.
7×7 Square Bath + Large Shower
7′ x 7′ (84″ x 84″)
Large shower: 60″ x 36″
Compact double vanity: 48″ x 18″
Lower-right compartment (short wall separation)
Utility & linen niche: 31″ x 23″
32″ interior clearance & 30″ entry
Big shower feel & double vanity, with better toilet privacy.
Fixture lineup & linen storage make it feel complete.
Family baths need storage and a larger shower.
5×9 Long-Run + Bench Shower
5′ x 9′
With bench: 60″ x 34″
Bench: 10″ x 34″
Vanity: 40″ x 22″
Centered niche (zone: 30″ x 30″)
Not built-in (use drawers & recessed niche/med cabinet)
38″ main clearance & 30″ entry
Long lane avoids pinch points; bench adds comfort.
Narrow baths where you want a premium shower feel.
Notes & Code Clearances (General Reference: Use Locally Applicable Codes)
Toilet: 15″ min from center to each side; 21″ min in front with 30″ preferred.
Shower: 30″ x 30″ absolute min; 36″ x 36″+ is more comfortable; 24″ min at the shower’s entry.
Doors: Avoid swinging into required fixture clearances; pocket & outswing doors save space.
Ceiling: Keep 80″ min above fixtures.
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