Small Bathroom Remodeling

The challenge with a small bathroom is that it has all the same needs as a large or standard-sized bathroom, except with less space to accommodate them. Luckily, there are many ways to give the appearance of space and make a small room cozy and comfortable rather than constricting. Here are some tips to get started.

Use the corners of the room to gain space. You can do this with a corner-fitting medicine cabinet, a quadrant shower with a curved door, or a neo-angle shower and door. Stand-alone pedestal sinks can also be placed in the corner of the room.
Purchase smaller fixtures. Everything from toilets and small sinks, tubs and vanities come in petite sizes. For instance, small tubs are less than 5 feet long. Removing the bathtub altogether might be a good idea if you already have a tub in a second bathroom. When it comes to toilets, rounded bowls are usually smaller than elongated ones. Just remember to allow 30 inches from the front of the toilet to the nearest object.
Use glass and mirrors. They can make the room look bigger, especially when you have two mirrors facing each other. Glass shower doors can also contribute to a more spacious atmosphere.
Maximize your lighting. Natural light can be enhanced with skylights or etched glass. Decorative light is important for functionality and brightening dark corners. You can combine a strip of lights with a mirrored medicine cabinet to save room. When it comes to paint, choose lighter, neutral colors like beige, yellow, or white.
Eliminate counter space. Counters are bulky space fillers. If you can’t do without one, combine your counter space, storage space, and sink with a small vanity. A wall hung sink gets rid of the accompanying counter space and saves a lot of room. Also, try placing racks on shower doors and hooks behind the entry door to hang towels or robes.
Make the room look taller. Drawing the eye upward with vertical strips or a ceiling border will increase the room’s sense of height.

Finally, getting rid of clutter and keeping the room nice and clean will keep a small bathroom roomy and pleasing to the eye. Click here to view our small bathroom ideas. And as usual, when you need help installing small fixtures or drawing up room plans, be sure to contact the best. Our certified bathroom remodelers are available for free estimates.

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