While bathrooms keep getting bigger in new houses, old houses still often suffer from bathrooms of around 5 by 8 feet. We may not want to spend much time here, but bathrooms are an integral part of our day, and we want them to be as comfortable as possible. Now, with these 12 ideas, you can make the best use of your small bathroom so the time you do spend in there isn’t miserable and maybe even enjoyable.
1. Consider dark and rich colors to make the walls seem to recede and expands the room.
2. By adding task and ambient lighting, you can produce the illusion of a larger room.
3. Include room for the tub through the incorporation of receded cabinets.
4. Add a frame-less mirror and continuing horizontal lines to contribute to an illusion of space.
5. Consider segmenting space by adding a dividing wall for the toilet. This allows for some privacy on the toilet as well as expanding the spaces.
6. A curved design allows for maximum use of space that doesn’t feel crowded but still gets all the essentials in there.
7. Consider using screens (like the Shoji screen) to hide undesirable aspects of your bathroom.
8. White marble tile, mirrored surfaces, and glass shower walls can also help make your bathroom feel bigger.
9. Unify your bathroom with a theme. Consider any Asian-style, Hacienda-style, or locale based like beach or spa.
10. Create one or two focal points to draw the attention in the bathroom. Recessed lighting around a mirror can especially lend to this affect by back dropping the focal point.
11. Consider a skylight to allow more light into the room as well as seemingly opening it up on top.
12. Other fixtures can add visual interest to the bathroom. Consider fixtures like artistic relief panels to not block light from other parts of the bathroom.
Just because it’s small doesn’t mean you have to give it up for a lost cause! Next time you’re revamping your small bathroom, consider these 12 tips to get improved results. The general principles include building the illusion that the bathroom is bigger than it actually is. Another is to draw attention to a focal point so the size of the bathroom isn’t what visitors fixate on. Also, make it an attractive room regardless of the size. And wherever you can skimp on size do it this can include the cabinets, sink, or finding a smaller bathtub. Remember these and don’t give up! You can make that bathroom beautiful with a little bit a of work, a little ingenuity, and a heap of love and care.
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