Looking for small bathroom ideas that will make the whole space seem bigger? The lack of square footage, limited natural light, and a number of fixtures to squeeze in make a small bathroom one of the more challenging spaces to decorate. But done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.
These small bathroom ideas go beyond making the most of the available space and prove that bold design elements can be right at home in even the tiniest rooms. Here are the best ways to turn powder rooms, half-baths, and just little tiny (sometimes windowless) bathrooms into less cramped, more enjoyable situations. Your small bath may just be your next favourite room.
1. Light and Bright Colours
Pieces of furniture in light colors make small rooms look bigger and the bathroom isn’t an exception to the rule. Notice that light colour walls, furniture and window frame make the space look bigger. space around Free standing bathtub make room feel more open. Clear frameless glass partition keeps bathroom organised without eating space. The combination of closed and open storage gives impression of more area.
2. Storage Shelf above the door
A shelf above the door is a great way to use your space wisely. Its far from moisture and also keeps your bathroom clutter free. Keep your stock of towels, napkins, tissues and toiletries.
3. Additional Storage
Not just bathroom, this trick works like a charm in any part of the home. Use concealed storage space to double up your space. It can be behind the mirror, incaved in your wall, or even hidden in your bathtub panels. Best way to safely store stuff without any noticeable mess.
4. Shelves above the toilet
If instead of a wall hung bowl, you use a close-coupled bowl with a cistern/ tank against the wall, you might want to use the space above. The place is unused and stores a whole lot if you let your creative juice flow. From hand made floating shelves to over counter wrought iron stand, you can take your pick and make use of every inch of real estate you brought.
5. Big Mirror
Visually speaking, the mirror always does the trick. This is the most common advise given by designers to make your space look bigger. But what you might be missing is the fact that mirror should be really big to make a real difference. We are talking about end to end mirrors of full width. Believe us, its worth spending
6. Use Corner Space
Like upper walls, corners too are areas that is overlooked while doing a small bathroom. Try using a corner sink, bathtub or even a shower enclosure and you get yourself extra spacious bathroom. Using unused corners in creative way can really make bathroom your next favorite room in the house,
7. Backlight on mirror
This is one of the more ambitious small bathroom ideas, but it will make a major impact. This can be a chic and modern way to amplify light. Gives bathroom a minimal and elegant look. Of course your face will look good too.
8. Flooring with less visible joints
Less joints or disturbance on the floor makes an impression of grand surface area. use light colour wood, or light pattern stone/ marble effect tile to make spacious looking bathroom floor.
9. Use Wall mounted Faucet
Same concept of taking advantage of the popular unused area: The space behind the wash basin. instead of wasting space on a deck mounted faucet or a basin with space consuming tap hole, try a wall mounted faucet. Not only looks luxurious, it also saves lot of space.
10. Use Frameless Shower door
If you’re starting your small bathroom design from scratch, consider scrapping the curtain entirely. A transparent shower screen together with light tones in the bathroom will make it look more spacious. The slightly more adventurous might even consider no shower door at all (a good drain is wise in that case).
Do you find these tips useful? Would you like to use any of them?
