Redecorating your house can be a time consuming and difficult task at the best of times. It can become even trickier when it comes to redesigning one of the smallest rooms in the house your bathroom. With a little bit of planning you should be able to create a functioning, well designed bathroom. Just because it s a small room doesn t mean that you will have to compromise on style. There are plenty of space saving features and visual tricks that will make your small bathroom appear not just larger, but also more inviting. Follow the hints below to find out how you can take advantage of smaller fixtures and fully utilise the space you have in order to make your bathroom one that you can be proud of.
Instead of using a traditional hinged door why not try installing a pocket door. These types of doors slide into the wall and provide a very good space saving alternative. You can also try installing a glass shower or a hot tub enclosure to keep the space more visually open. Instead of mounting the commonly used vanity sink, replace this with a pedestal or wall hung sink to create some more floor space. You may also wish to consider replacing your current standard size bathtub with one which is slightly smaller. When fitting the shower make sure that it is located in a corner of the room and does not take up a prominent place.
There is nothing worse than a garishly coloured bathroom so when you are looking to paint the walls, keep the colour scheme neutral. Similar, coordinating colours such as white or beige should be used for the walls, tiles and flooring. Bathrooms which make use of various colours look like they haven t been thought out clearly or carefully. It is perhaps common sense to suggest this but make sure that any grouting is matched to your tile colour as closely as possible. Any additional rugs and towels should also be kept within the same family of colours. If you insist on using a contrasting colour then try to limit it to add one wall or perhaps just one prominent object.
Installing a skylight to your bathroom will not only add dimension and light, but it will also add value to your house overall. Alternatively, high wattage bulbs can also brighten a small bathroom which will in turn make it appear more spacious. With these types of bulbs it is a good idea to use a dimmer switch for that all important conservation of energy which will have the added benefit of reducing your bills.
If you decide not to paint the walls and instead go for wallpaper then try to choose wallpaper with a vertical stripe pattern. This will give the illusion of added height to a small bathroom. To give the room a less cluttered feel why not try using recessed lights. These would be well complemented with matching fixtures and harware. It is important to remember that small bathrooms should be kept free of surplus decorative items as this would only add to the cluttered feel that we are working so hard to reduce.
In order to avail yourself of the most floor space possible then try to install recessed cabinets where possible for storage purposes. Towel racks and loo roll holders can be built into the wall, as can waste baskets and medicine chests. Any additional clutter can then be stored in a nearby cabinet or linen cupboard.
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