Though most people’ ideal ensuite is spacious and bright, many urban apartments present a different reality. Narrow bathroom ideas might be hard to come by—but rest assured, there are tons of ways to transform even the smallest space into a luxurious–feeling lavatory. All it takes is a little extra ingenuity and creativity, like the smart strategies below. 1. Use pastel palettes To make the most of the wall space, Thomas Christiaen designed a custom vanity unit paired with shelves, and used paler shades of blue and beige. Photo: Juan Jerez Bright colors can work wonders by reflecting light and creating a greater sense of space, especially in narrow rooms that get little daylight from small windows (or no windows at all). Note that “bright” and “light” doesn't only equate to white—pastel color schemes with shades like sage, pale pink, or butter yellow can create a soft bathroom that's far from clinical.…