Is your bathroom so small that you can touch both walls when standing
inside? Small bathrooms are a huge challenge to use and to decorate.
Some bathrooms have the ability to feel bigger, while others may need
small renovation projects to improve the square footage. Depending on
your particular bathroom the options can be easy. Decide what your
budget is, and then follow these big design ideas for your small
bathroom.
VANITY AREA: Your sink and how much
space you can maneuver around it, is crucial in the use of your
bathroom. Determine your specific needs for your sink. Are you someone
who has a lot of toiletries, accessories, and need a lot of storage?
Use a small vanity that has under counter cabinet doors, and add
organization shelves and drawers inside the cabinet. Don’t have a lot
of storage needs, but want it to look decorative? Consider using a
pedestal sink, or a wall mounted sink with decorative shelving below.
If you don’t have space for either, they also make sinks that fit in
the corner of two walls. This sink has a 90 degree back and the sink
nestles between the walls to give you maximum floor space.
TOILET: Most
people enjoy having maximum room around the toilet, although this is
not always a realistic option in today’s small bathrooms. If you’re
able to change out the toilet, they come in smaller sizes that take up
less floor space, and allow for more room around them. If you cannot
change the toilet, try to minimize floor items like scales, trashcans,
and laundry hampers in the bathroom. The more floor area you can see
and use, the better you will feel.
BATHTUB/SHOWER: In
most small bathrooms you either have a combination bathtub with the
shower inside, or you only have a shower. If your budget allows, lose
the shower curtain and add a glass door enclosure. Glass will create
the illusion of a bigger bathroom, and when you’re using the shower, it
will feel larger too. Consider using clear or lighter colored shower
curtains if installing a glass door is not an option. If you have tall
ceilings, install the shower curtain at a higher head height to
elongate the feeling of the room.
LIGHT: Dark
colors will make the room feel smaller and lighter colors will make
the room feel larger. If you have the luxury of having natural light
pour into your bathroom, it will feel much bigger. Mimic the feeling of
natural light with neutral and sunny tones that feel warm and
inviting. Change your light bulbs to ones that emit a warmer glow.
Light bulbs play a huge role in how you see yourself in the mirror. You
will hate using the bathroom, if you hate how you look in the mirror!
Even though your bathroom is small, you can still love its potential. Use these big design ideas and love your bathroom again.
