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Big Ideas for Tiny Bathrooms

August 3, 2015 By xmlrpc Leave a Comment

We’re back with another post on small bathrooms, because we’ve got some big on how to make them the best they can be. Small secondary baths can be a big boon to your home’s retail value, but only when they’re handled well – no buyer wants to walk into a musty, unkempt bathroom under the stairs. Make the most of its minimal space by making each detail count. Let’s check out these ideas for improving bathroom decor.

Minimize the Sink

small bathroom sink
Contemporary Bathroom by Sebastopol Architects & Building Designers The Tiny Project

The sink is one spot that’s easy to minimize, so consider downgrading to save precious space. One bonus of going small is that your sink will be cuter than any large sink!

Don’t Compromise – Compact

compact bath room
Contemporary Bathroom

Just because your bathroom’s small doesn’t mean you have to give up your shower/bath combo. With careful planning towards compactness, you just might be able to include everything you want.

Model After Airplanes

airplane bathroom
Rustic Bathroom by Seattle Photographers The Tiny Tack House

If your bathroom is literally a converted closet, consider taking a lesson from airplane bathrooms in compactness. This bathroom manages to incorporate a lot of storage space despite a minuscule area – you can too!

Maintain A Decor

themed bathroom
Contemporary Bathroom by London Architects & Building Designers TylerMandic Ltd

Above all, the secret to a great-looking small bathroom is a consistent, attentive decor. This bathroom may even be cuter for its small size – the map wall makes for a great look!

Double-Up on Space

tile bathroom
Transitional Bathroom by London Photographers Adelina Iliev Photography

Design your bathroom the proper way to double up on functions in a small space. In the bathroom above, a subway tile pattern was established all around in order to allow for a shower right next to the toilet. This ingenious use of space shows that you can get what you want out of your small bathroom as long as you think and plan the right way.

Do Under-the-Stairs Bathrooms Right

under the stairs bathroom
Contemporary Powder Room by Everett Kitchen & Bath Fixtures Electric Mirror

Under-the-stairs bathrooms don’t have to be musty, ugly places – this bathroom stands as a glowing counterexample. Notice how it uses the sloping stairs above it to its advantage through the use of ambient and task lighting. Also, the bright decor produces the illusion of a larger space, or least doesn’t make it confining the way a dark space does.

Whatever You Do, Keep the Tub!

claw tub bathroom
Victorian Bathroom by Austin Architects & Building Designers VOH Architects

Whatever you do, don’t get rid of the bathtub if you don’t have to! A tub is crucial for you and your guests’ enjoyment – keep it in if you can!

We wish you luck in making the most of your small bathroom – happy remodeling to you!

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