The typical small bathroom, which contains a tub/shower, a toilet, and a sink in roughly 50 square feet, is cramped, unimaginative, and devoid of personality. How can you make such a space more efficient and expressive without adding square footage? Here's a roundup of examples — including before-and-after transformations, storage details, and information on shopping for fixtures on-line — to help inspire a successful remodel.

— Ann Bertelsen, Mary Jo Bowling, Daniel Gregory, and Peter O. Whiteley