I'm hoping someone can explain to me about 'safe spaces' for a new kitten.

Next week I will bring home an 18 wk old Snow Seal lynx Point female. She has been reared in the house of the breeder and is apparently used to litterbox and scratching post etc, as well as being around humans and being handled.
That said, after reading in this and other forums, is it a good idea to put her in a small room alone for the first day or two? My flat is pretty small anyway (and I live alone), bathroom (6 m2) lounge/diner/kitchen (32 m2) and bedroom (12 m2). The easiest would be the bathroom...but is it a bit small? I am catproofing the flat as much as possible, tying up hanging curtain cords, hiding and taping up cables, removing small ornaments from shelves she could reach...etc..., although I have no doubt she will find something to knaw on...hahaha...
I have put the litter tray in the bathroom anyway, and have loads of toys, scratching posts, blankets, beds etc around the house for her.
Any advice would be welcome......

This is like waiting for the birth of a child.....

Alot of people do use the bathroom as a saferoom, for lack of a better place. Personally though, I think the bedroom would be better for several reasons. Firstly, there is no place for the kitten to hide in the bathroom (unless you specifically add something in there to create a hiding place). Secondly, there really isn't a good way for you to "visit" her in there in an nonthreatening way. And thirdly, once she gets enough courage to emerge from the hiding place, but is still very shy about the rest of the house, there is no place to explore or play in the bathroom.

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http://www.meowfoundation.com/resources/new-cat/

The first bit on here has good info on what to use/do for a safe room.
I tend to agree with Brian, I'd go for a bedroom, just be aware that kittens can mistake doonas/duvets for litterboxes, so you might want to cover/remove any of those.

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If she is scared or shy the bathroom would be great. If she is more adventurous, you can let her out beyond that. I always feel like I am being a total nuisance to a new cat by bring them to their food and litter every hour or so until I am sure that they know where they are going.

The other benefit to a safe room is that you can figure out pretty easily what kind of stuff they get into. Will she get into your cabinets? Try and eat cat litter? Love water? Eat your shower curtain? Not saying that she will do any of those things, but the sooner you can figure out what her favorite things to get into are, the sooner you can address those problems. It is easier to do that if you start small and then increase access on your terms.

You will discover having a Bengal is like caring for a two-year old toddler who is curious about everything and loves to explore. A two-year-old will eventually grow up. Your Bengal will remain that age forever!