Many homes today have tiny bathrooms without much room to move around. Despite initial appearances, these rooms can be made over to appear larger and more luxurious without losing their functionality. Consider some of these ideas to make your tiny spaces more inviting and appealing.
To commence with, try decorating your walls and floor with soft and pale colors such as whites, neutrals and pastel tones. This will serve to make the room appear larger and airier. While strong and bright colors can make the room seem smaller and more confined, they can be used for small items such as towels or countertop accessories to provide a attractive contrast. If the flooring is currently dark, try its appearance with a soft colored rug or floor covering.
Get rid of bulky items. Go for streamlined light fixtures or pot lights which don't take up much space in your room. Oversized fixtures serve to give a more cluttered look to your bathroom, which is what you definitely want to break away from. The less clutter on the countertop or walls the better. Keep it simple.
Sufficient lighting also helps to make your space seem larger. In addition to pot lights, other lighting choices include skylights and sola tubes. Take advantage of any light from windows if you have them. You'll want to make sure you have window coverings to ensure your privacy, but try to get curtains or blinds that still allow some light into your bathroom.
If you don't need much storage room in the bathroom, consider using a pedestal sink instead of a full vanity cabinet. This is a great possibility for powder rooms where you may not have much hygiene or make-up items. The pedestal sink opens up extra floor space and has a smooth, clean look.
Hanging racks, wall shelves, and other small bathroom fixtures should be placed in areas where they aren't going to restrict your movement. Over the toilet is likely the best area for a small cabinet, but beware of other areas where they will shrink your space and you might be bumping in to them. It's not worth having if it makes your room awkward. A cabinet over the toilet, preferably in a color similar to that of the walls, will serve you to get rid of some of your clutter (extra bars of soap, toothpaste, bandages, etc.), but adding more cabinets will only increase the cluttered look.
A large mirror may serve to make your room look larger since it will reflect more light. Keep the mirror simple to reduce the look of clutter.
The bathroom should be a relaxing and calming room, and this feeling can be achieved in a small space if the decor is planned carefully. Try implementing some of these ideas to give your room a larger and more relaxing feeling.
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