A bathroom can be a very well-used room of any home. Whether big or small it is a functional space that needs to work for you and whoever else uses it. Which is why the bathroom can get so frustrating when it isn’t designed right. Sometimes people have small bathrooms; this might be in smaller houses or apartments. So it’s essential to be clever with your design to make sure this space remains usable and functional. With this in mind, here are some nifty ideas to transform a small bathroom space.
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Use mirrors
Using mirrors in any room is a great way to make it appear bigger. So why wouldn’t you take advantage of this design tip in a small bathroom? A mirror can reflect the light and bounce it around the room, making the bathroom appear lighter and more spacious. You could consider a mirrored wall or just a few mirrors placed strategically around the bathroom. You won’t believe the difference it will make.
Think about your storage
Storage is key to making more use of a smaller space and room. The last thing you want is too much stuff cluttering up a window sill or shelves in your bathroom. There are a few options that you could consider. You might want to include a cupboard underneath your sink, although this may take up valuable space so make sure you measure it first. Or you could also consider a wall-mounted cupboard or unit. Hiding all the clutter will leave your bathroom looking clean and tidy and deceptively bigger.
The use of accessories
You may think that a bathroom won’t house much when it comes to the space, but you can still look at enhancing the space with different accessories. House Plants especially work well in the bathroom, and the use of a haus bright grow light to help them thrive.
Think about your lighting
One thing to think about would be your lighting. The chances are your small bathroom may not have a big window that lets too much light in, be clever with your choices of the main light. You don’t want a large light fitting taking up valuable space and closing your bathroom in. Spotlights are very bright which will light up your bathroom and give it the feeling of being larger than it is.
Utilize your shower space
If your bathroom feels tight then why not think about just having a shower unit instead of a bath. If that suits your needs and family. Sometimes changing the layout can actually give you a more functional space. This is when seeking advice from experts on remodeling could be worthwhile. Sometimes thinking outside of the box can really help you make more of the space that you have.
Don’t use bright colors
Finally, when decorating your bathroom try and use light and airy colors rather than a dark or bright choice. Something bright and dark will only close the space in, no matter how much you love the color. A white or pastel shade of color will make the room appear larger. Light also makes a room feel big so make sure you utilize your windows and color coordinate any accessories to match.
Let’s hope these ideas help you transform a small bathroom.
