Who wouldn’t like to have a large bathroom in their home? Well, while most of us dream about that, the realities of modern life dictate that tiny bathrooms are standard in many households.
If your bathroom is on the small side, you’re probably familiar with the sense of being cramped and claustrophobic! Feel this way no more! Without spending a fortune, it’s possible to make a tiny bathroom appear big and airy. There is no magic involved, as well. Only strategic design and smart thinking. Here are some great tips from interior designer experts that you can use to make your small bathroom appear larger.
Opt for a Floating Bathroom Vanity
In a tiny bathroom, it can be hard to find a balance between the need for storage and the desire for a breathing area. A floating vanity can help with that thanks to its cleverly designed structure and seemingly weightless feel.
Several years ago, wall-mounted vanities were a minimalist style statement in bathrooms. But as time has passed, these vanities have evolved from a modern to a transitional design feature, and they are now considered a versatile alternative that works well with a variety of designs. As the need to get that box off the floor has grown, so have the materials, finishes, and designs of the wide range of floating bathroom vanities available.
One of the greatest benefits of installing a floating vanity in your bathroom is the feeling of more room. By mounting the vanity on the wall, a continuous flooring surface is created, making the bathroom appear more open and airy. Even a few centimetres of space beneath a cabinet may help make cabinets feel less heavy and more sleek. Choosing the same colour for the cabinet, floor, and walls will make the vanity looks like a natural extension of the wall, making the overall area feel even bigger and more open.
In addition to freeing up space to make the bathroom appear larger, floating bathroom vanities also give you space to organize and store your bathroom items. Undersink open shelves and/or baskets are a convenient and easily accessible way to store toiletries, towels, and linens, allowing your inner organizer to flourish.
Keep in mind that if you’re considering installing radiant-heat flooring to keep your toes warm, mounting your vanity on the wall will also optimize warmth where you stand at the sink. In fact, it could be required. Contractors frequently insist on floating vanities to reduce overheating.
Stick to Neutral Colours
It’s well known that using too many contrasting colours, particularly dark ones, can make a room appear smaller and hence more cramped. That is because dark colours tend to absorb both natural and artificial light, whereas brighter colours reflect it. The more light that enters a space, the more open and airy it will feel.
A trick that interior decorators also use is painting the ceiling in a lighter, warmer colour than the walls. This will provide height to your little bathroom, making it appear larger. It’s a psychological trick, guys!
Go for Large-Format Tiles
Large format tiles refer to tiles larger than 60cm × 60cm. They will help make your bathroom appear larger than it is. To get started, there will be fewer grout lines. This will make your walls and floors appear more smooth and less congested and limiting. Next, the scale will make your room appear larger. You could even use a single large tile slab to cover a whole wall, eliminating the need for grout lines entirely.
An extra bonus: big format tiles will also make your formerly confined bathroom feel opulent due to their size. Opt for glazed tiles with a slightly glossy finish to create an ambience of luxury and sophistication, which inherently adds to the feeling of space and freedom in your bathroom.
Use Clear Glass in the Shower
How many of you are sick of the shower curtain that adheres to you while you’re wet? One of the greatest things about having a glass shower curtain is that you will never have to deal with that issue again, and it will make your shower room appear larger and more elegant. When we can’t see the entire place, our minds are misled into feeling it is greater than it actually is. You may even have the glass trimmed to size, allowing them to fit into even the smallest of corners.
Take Advantage of Big Mirrors
You may have heard about the use of mirrored splashbacks in kitchens to provide the sense of more space. Well, mirrors can do the same wonder in bathrooms as well, so choose wisely.
Large mirrors are perfect for tiny bathrooms and backlit mirrors make a great choice for restrooms that have little natural light. If you’re remodelling a bathroom with decent windows, position a mirror exactly opposite the window – that lovely natural light will reflect off the mirror and permeate the whole bathroom.
Limit the Decorations
Decorative items, such as artwork and bath rugs, may make a small bathroom feel warm and inviting. However, if left unchecked, they can cause significant clutter. If you are a collector, try removing unnecessary stuff from the bathroom.
Clutter removal is not always an easy task, however. If you do keep decorations in the bathroom, find ways to store and organise them. Consider adding shelves or cabinets to contain small items like towels and toiletries. Installing racks can help you hang up towels and washcloths while keeping them off the floor.
