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Small Bathroom Renovation Ideas for Calgary Homes

Bathroom Renovations

Small Bathrooms Need Smart Design

A tiny Calgary bathroom can feel spacious and luxurious — or cramped and forgettable. The difference is in the details. Here’s how we renovate small bathrooms in Calgary.

Common Small Bathroom Sizes in Calgary

Type Typical Size Includes
Powder room 20-30 sq ft Toilet + sink
3-piece bath 35-50 sq ft Toilet, sink, shower OR tub
4-piece bath 55-80 sq ft Toilet, sink, tub, separate shower

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⚠ Estimate Disclaimer: These are only ROUGH estimates that can vary wildly. Do not take these numbers as gospel. Having a defined scope of work and exact selections will give you clarity.

Space-Saving Ideas That Actually Work

  • Curbless walk-in shower — no curb means visual flow. Makes the room look bigger.
  • Wall-mounted vanity — floor shows through, feels airy. Adds 3-4″ of visual space.
  • Pocket doors or barn doors — reclaim the door swing.
  • Pedestal or wall-hung toilet — smaller footprint.
  • Sliding shower door — or better: no door (walk-in).
  • Recessed medicine cabinet — storage without taking up space.
  • Tall, narrow cabinets — build up, not out.
  • Niche in shower — no shampoo caddy needed.

Colour & Tile Tricks

  • Large-format tile (12×24, 24×48) makes rooms look bigger than small mosaics
  • Floor-to-ceiling tile in the shower extends the wall height visually
  • Light, consistent colour palette expands the space
  • One bold statement (floor tile, wallpaper accent wall) adds personality without shrinking the room

Lighting a Small Bathroom

Layer three types: overhead (ambient), vanity (task), and accent (LED toe-kick or mirror backlight). Avoid one single harsh ceiling fixture — it makes the room feel smaller and casts shadows.

Small Bathroom Renovation Cost in Calgary

Project Cost Range
Powder room refresh $5,000 – $12,000
Full powder room gut $12,000 – $22,000
Small 3-piece refresh $12,000 – $20,000
Small 3-piece gut $22,000 – $38,000
4-piece gut with curbless shower $35,000 – $55,000

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⚠ Estimate Disclaimer: These are only ROUGH estimates that can vary wildly. Do not take these numbers as gospel. Having a defined scope of work and exact selections will give you clarity.

What to Splurge On in a Small Bathroom

  • The shower (waterproofing, tile, glass)
  • The vanity (custom or semi-custom)
  • The lighting
  • Good ventilation fan (always)

Small bathrooms have less square footage, so premium finishes cost less in total. It’s the best place in your home to go high-end.

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Olympic City Renovations serves Calgary, Priddis, Okotoks, and surrounding communities.