How To Make A Small Bathroom Bigger?
There are so many designs of bathrooms, styles and materials. We usually admire those rooms which are big and impressive. But not all materials and designs are good for every bathroom – specially the small ones. So, how to make a small bathroom stunning and beautiful?
Small square footage shouldn't get in the way of your big bathroom vision. You can make the most of a small space through optical illusions and efficient design. Here are ten strategies for achieving a spacious bathroom--without knocking down a wall.
First, using the magic of illusion, we can concentrate on the floor. Looking for a floor covering it is best to choose such that could be in more than one room. When we will have the same floor covering at for example kitchen, bathroom and living room it will seem that the bathroom is bigger than it really is.
Second, when we really want to have a floor made of artistic pawn it is worth to make it in a light color and rather in the small patterns. Other side, timeless is making very delicate arrangements of the pawns – it won't be visible when we put furniture into the room. It's also easier to make one design.
Third, in a very small spaces there is always not enough mirrors! They are visibly giving the room more space. And even if we choose dark colors for our floor covering the mirror will save the whole room. We can also buy some small mirrors in the shape of tiles and put them on the walls or floor next to the regular tiles.
Fourth, if we really like dark or very intense colors we don't have to totally forget about them. Just instead of putting them on the whole floor or on the walls decide to put them in the decorating items like colorful rugs. And even if we decide on having the floor dark, we should make light walls and conversely.
Fifth, putting a small anti slip bath mats can also make a bathroom look bigger. You can make such 'small rug' design on the floor from the tiles but putting the bathroom rug will make a floor also safer and bring a warmer touch to the room.
And last, we have to remember that in small apartments and houses bathroom will usually have some more appliances inside like washing machine, cupboards for towels etc. and it's worth to decide before planning the decoration when we put everything. It's useful cause it will make our work visible. (buzzle)
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Other Tricks for Making Your Bathroom Look Bigger
Before you concoct an elaborate home remodel plan, try some of the following simple, space-expanding design techniques. A bathroom design and remodel specialist can also help you troubleshoot your current layout.- Fiat Lux. Lighting can 'open up' a tight space. Interior design expert Coral Nafie suggests recessed lighting, which produces a subtle effect and doesn't take up counter or wall space.
- Less Vanity. The standard vanity cabinet sink may be practical, but it consumes precious floorspace. Trade the bulky sink-cabinet for a wall-mounted or pedestal sink.
- Mirrors. Mirrors instantly double the space in the mind's eye. Either install a large mirror over the sink, or create an artful arrangement of smaller mirrors.
- Soft Pastels. Use pastels and neutrals to create a spacious feel. "Pale, soft color schemes create the illusion of more space," explains Nafie. Vivid colors are best reserved for accessories and towels.
- Avoid Protruding Objects. Wall shelves, hanging racks... any object that sticks out disrupts the bathroom space.
- Get Clutter-Free. For some, this step will seem more drastic than a full bathroom remodeling plan. Small decorative objects must go if you're going to make the most of your small bathroom. Also, keep towels and rugs to a minimum.
- Storage Solutions. On a related note, don't let beauty and hygiene products loiter on countertops. Ideally, store them outside the room in a linen closet.
- Revealing Shower. Swap a frosted glass door for a clear one, or install a shower curtain that can be kept open when not in use.
- Add A Window. A real window would be ideal, but you can also hang a framed picture that resembles a window or displays an outdoor scene.
- Raise the Roof. To create the illusion of a raised ceiling, install crown molding.
Before you embark on an elaborate bathroom remodel project, give this ten-step plan a try. If you find you still need elbow room, consult a home remodel specialist for a more expansive solution.
Source
- "Ways to Open Up a Small Bathroom," interiordec.
Make Your Small Bathroom Look and Feel Bigger/Larger
Unless you live in a custom-built home with a luxurious bath and dressing room, you probably wish your bathroom were larger. Without adding any more square footage, you might feel less cramped if you use some of our tips to make your small bathroom look and feel bigger.
It's true that a small bathroom can feel cozy and intimate. But it can also feel claustrophobic and depressing. Depending on your decorating style, it can be quiet and sophisticated, charming, or sparkling like a jewel box.
No matter what style you decorate your small bath, though, it will always be a small bath.
But with a bit of visual magic, color change, and lighting, you can transform your small bath into a cozy retreat.
A bathroom is a very special space, but the theories about space enlargement apply here as to any other room in the house. Use some of these decorating tricks to make your bathroom look and feel larger, even if it stays the same size.
Select Colors for Serenity
Pale, soft color schemes tend to give the illusion of more space. I'm not saying that the small bath has to be pink, but avoid strong, exciting colors. Use the brights for accessories and towels, but select pastel tones, neutrals, and whites for backgrounds. "Cool" colors give the feeling of serenity.
Brighten Up the Room
Without taking up any counter space, you can add extra lighting to "open up" the look of your bathroom and add interest. Recessed can lighting can be installed into the ceiling and focused on any work space. Wall sconces or a countertop lamp will add warmth. More expensive alternatives for bringing more light into the room would be skylights, larger windows, or Solatubes.
Trade a Large Vanity for a Delicate Pedestal Sink
A vanity cabinet provides nice storage under a sink, but takes up lots of floor space in a small bath. Replacing the vanity with a pedestal or wall-mounted sink can be be fairly inexpensive. Your bath will definitely feel more open. Find alternative storage space with a small shelf or organize a nearby linen closet. When you remove the vanity cabinet, you'll probably have to repair the flooring.
Cut Back Anything That Sticks Out
Even the smallest piece of furniture or accessory that sticks out into the room can stop where your eye goes and make your room seem to "shrink". Remove wall shelves, hanging racks, or decorative accessories on the walls that cut into the room and make it look smaller. Of course, you may need some of the pieces for comfort and their usefulness, but if the room feels bigger without them, think of some other way to supply the space you need.
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