Small Bathroom – Big Design

Most bathrooms found in households can not be dramatically increased in size without significant home renovations, such as tearing down walls and refitting plumbing. If your home has a small bathroom, your goal should be to make that room feel as large and comfortable as possible. We recently talked about some innovative ways to increase your small kitchen’s effective size and feel – today, we will discuss how to enhance your small bathroom in the same way.

Practical Tips To Increase Space

Even if increasing the square footage of your bathroom is out of the question, there are many ways to make the most out of your available space. Before renovating or implementing major design changes, try reducing the clutter of your bathroom. This exercise can significantly decrease the claustrophobic feeling of a room. Store any uncommonly used items in a storage area and only keep essential and beautiful items remain on the bathroom countertop.

• Utilizing a space-saving door, such as a pocket or sliding door, can immediately change the design possibilities for the space. Areas once needed for opening the door can now be retrofitted to include shelves, storage spaces, or mirrors. These designs will then trickle down, allowing previously required storage cabinets to be removed and replaced with slimmer versions.
• Utilizing fixtures that hang off of the wall also goes a long way to increasing available floor real estate and reducing clutter. If storage needs are being met elsewhere, your bathroom countertop can be independent of storage cabinets and allow for a large open space beneath. This design also has the added benefit of increasing the ease of cleaning your bathroom.
• If your bathroom has a bulky tub gathering dust, downsizing it might be a great way to open up room for more design possibilities. Standard alcove bath sizes might be too big for a small bathroom, and plenty of smaller stylish designs might fit your preferred design vision even better. Replacing a tub with a walk-in shower can also save room and enhance the overall beauty of the space.

Tips To Make A Small Bathroom Feel Larger

There are many practical ways to design a bathroom that will take up less space and leave more room. But there are also ways to change the perception of the room, giving the illusion of luxury without massive renovations.

Mirrors are one – if not the most effective – way to enhance the overall effect of a bathroom. Large wall-mounted mirrors behind the vanity break up visual clutter and give the appearance of a wide-open area. Large mirrors also reflect light and enhance bathrooms that are unable to receive large amounts of natural sunlight. Consider also adding a standalone wall-to-ceiling mirror on an adjacent wall; a mirror like this for personal grooming will make even the smallest of bathrooms feel like a high-end luxury room.

Maximizing the amount of natural light that shines through your entire bathroom is paramount if your goal is to create a warm, inviting bathroom feel. If possible, opt for a shower with glass or transparent coverings. Dark curtains or tile walls will inhibit the ability of natural sunlight to reach the other side of the bathroom.

If walking into your tiny bathroom doesn’t inspire you with joy, it might be time to talk to a design expert and find ways to improve the space. The experts at West Coast Design Build Florida can bring your design dreams into reality, whether it be a kitchen, bathroom, or outdoor living area. Sarasota residents – call today to see why we are among the most trusted area general contractors.