Small Bathroom Designs

Are you dreaming of having that new bathroom but somehow you’re also all jittery about the whole small bathroom remodel idea? It’ll be wise to sit down first to get to know your bathroom a bit. Doing so will help you have a basis for your new small bathroom remodel design. I know it’s not easy—a lot of people feel just as uneasy about remodeling their small, cramped bathrooms. Here are some tips however on how to maximize on small bathroom spaces.

Churn out a Wall

Churning out a wall can be a very effective small bathroom remodel technique as this will enable you to get more space in a certain area and direction in your bathroom. This has long been a traditional approach, but can be very expensive and arduous. The reconstruction of a new wall itself is already a very difficult and costly procedure; add further expenses for plumbing and wiring changes and you’ll be served with an insanely high bill.

Choose Small

If demolishing and reconstructing walls do not fit around your budget, you can go with the contraction technique. This will require you to replace large stuff with small stuff—bath tubs, toilets, sinks and cabinets. The new choices of fixtures should be small enough to save you space but comfortable enough to be used by all members of your family.

Some Objects are Better Left Hanging

Instead of knocking off walls, you can opt to bring down cabinets instead and replace them with free floating ones or metal bar shelves. Installing hooks on your small bathroom walls and hanging hampers on them can also be a considerable alternative. A wall-mounted sink and a vanity with a hanging glass ledge can also replace sinks with bases.

Paint it Right

A new coat of paint is a must for a small bathroom remodeling, and employing light colored paint that match light colored tiles and fixtures gives the illusion of a more spacious bathroom area. If you are fond of painting some designs, make sure that you only use small ones.

Use Light

By allowing natural light to seep into the room, you can create a seemingly expanding room. A large window near the ceiling could easily do the trick, though if privacy is your priority then just use bright lighting instead. Having a dimmer installed to utilize soft light can also help set a certain relaxing mood that is typical of spacious rooms.

Strategically Install Mirrors

The traditional technique of using mirrors to expand space still works its magic to this date. Using large mirrors can easily do the trick, though it wouldn’t be wise to overdo the whole mirror method.

Make Your Fixtures Hug the Walls

Push your fixtures into the closest proximity with the walls, most especially your toilet and tub, so that you can have more space at the center of the bathroom. Sinks could also do with such a method, but you can also choose from corner sinks or corner wall sinks.

Small bathroom remodeling can be just as fun as it is difficult. The important thing to consider here is the philosophy of space maximization.