While your bathroom might be the smallest room in your home (aside from your closets), it doesn’t mean that it has to be lacking in the design department. You can take a small, cramped bathroom and turn it into a convenient and elegant little room. The key to designing a small room such as a bathroom includes knowing how to make it appear larger than it actually is. Steps include getting more natural light in your shower, replacing your dingy old bathtub with a spacious shower, and installing a toilet and sink that simplify cleaning. However, with a bit of visual magic, color change, and lighting, you can transform your small bath into a cozy retreat without breaking the bank.
Select Colors for Serenity
Your bathroom should be a relaxing place and coincidentally, pale, soft color schemes tend to give the illusion of more space. To make your bathroom appear larger, stick with softer greens, blues, and neutrals and steer away from bolder colors such as red.
Brighten Up the Room
Add some extra lighting to “open up” the look of the bathroom and add some contract. Opt for lighting that doesn’t require precious counter space such as recessed ceiling lighting or wall hangings. Other alternatives that cost a bit more include skylights and larger windows.
Reflect the Space with Mirrors
Mirrors are a great way to visually increase the size of the room so a large bathroom vanity mirror is a necessity. They reflect light while picking up color and pattern making for a brighter, bigger-looking space.
Other ways to make the most of your small bathroom space includes cutting out small accessories and overly-bulky items such as towel racks and large wall hangings. Your bathroom may feel larger even by simply cutting out the clutter. What are your recommendations for decorating and remodeling a smaller bathroom?
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