Small Bathroom Renovation Toronto
Smart Design. Maximum Style. Built for Toronto Townhouses and Semis.
Small bathrooms are where good design and experienced craftsmanship matter most. Every square inch counts, and mistakes in a compact space are impossible to hide.
At Chris Tile & Renovation, we renovate small bathrooms across Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and the GTA. We understand the specific constraints of Toronto housing stock — the tight main-floor bathrooms in Leslieville semis, the single upstairs baths in North York townhouses — and we know how to make them look and feel considerably larger than they are.
The biggest mistake homeowners make with small bathrooms is treating them as a scaled-down version of a larger project. A small bathroom needs to be designed differently — from tile format and layout direction, to vanity profile and lighting placement. We think through all of this before a single tile is cut.
As Wedi Pro Certified Installers, our waterproofing is done properly regardless of how small the wet area is. This is especially important in Toronto's older housing stock, where subfloor conditions can be unpredictable and the consequences of a leaking shower are expensive. See our certifications →
Our small bathroom renovation services include:
Small Bathroom Renovation Cost in Toronto (2025)
Small bathrooms under 50 sq ft are the most common renovation we complete across Toronto. Here's a realistic cost breakdown:
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6 Ways We Make Small Bathrooms Feel Bigger
These are the design decisions we apply to every small bathroom project. Each one has a measurable visual impact on how large the space feels:
01Large-Format Tile
Counter-intuitive but true: larger tiles (24x24" or 12x24") with fewer grout lines make a small bathroom feel more spacious. Small mosaics draw attention to how little floor there is.
02Floor-to-Ceiling Shower Tile
Running shower tile all the way to the ceiling draws the eye upward and makes the room feel taller. It also eliminates the visual cut of a half-tiled wall.
03Floating Vanity
A wall-mounted vanity shows the floor beneath it, visually expanding the footprint. Easier to clean, and creates a modern, intentional look that buyers notice.
04Frameless Glass Enclosure
Frameless glass keeps sightlines open across the full room. A shower curtain — or even a framed door — visually cuts the bathroom in half.
05Wide Mirror or Mirrored Cabinet
A mirror that spans the full vanity wall dramatically increases perceived size. It also doubles the light in the room — two improvements for the price of one fixture.
06Light Tile + Good Lighting
Light-toned tile reflects more light. Paired with proper vanity lighting rather than a single ceiling pot light, a small bathroom can feel bright and airy.
Frequently Asked Questions
A small bathroom renovation (under 50 sq ft) in Toronto typically costs $15,000–$30,000 for a full renovation. A cosmetic refresh without major demolition can start around $10,000. See our full cost guide for detailed pricing by scope.
A small bathroom renovation takes 1–3 weeks. A cosmetic refresh can be done in 5–7 business days. A full gut renovation with new tile and plumbing typically takes 2–3 weeks. We provide a firm schedule before we start.
Large-format tile with minimal grout lines, floor-to-ceiling tile in the shower, a floating vanity, a wide mirror, frameless glass instead of a curtain, and proper lighting all make a significant visual difference. We apply all six principles on every small bathroom project we do in Toronto.
Yes — sometimes it's the right call, especially if it's the only tub in the home. We frequently renovate around an existing tub footprint, replacing the surround with fresh tile, installing a rain bar, and updating fixtures. If you want to convert the tub to a shower, see our tub to shower conversion page.