Tips on Designing a Small Bathroom
You bought a new house a few months back! While everything else in the house is exactly as you wanted it to be, the bathroom is a disappointment. It is pretty small and you find that part a bit depressing, since you cannot tear it apart and build a new, bigger one.
What can you do?
Colour
One of the main aspects of a bathroom, which you need to select with care in case of small space, comprises of the colours of the walls and ceiling. Though it is true that white colour helps open up space, you don't have to stick to it always. Rather, you can try making use of pale colours, like blue grey, or cool colours, like greens and blues. Cocoa shades or bright colours in pink and orange can also be worked with. Yet another idea would be to paint an opposing wall in a deep shade, thus adding depth to your small bathroom.
Lighting
Lighting is yet another factor that needs to be given due consideration. Adding extra lighting, at specific key points like corner, can help open up the space in your bathroom, without consuming any additional space. You can also make use of recessed can lighting, installed into the ceiling, for providing focused light on any work space. Then, there is the option of using wall sconces or a countertop lamp to add warmth. If you have the money, go for skylights and Solatubes.
Sink
How you would love to install a large vanity in your small bathroom. Though a vanity is very useful, it surely is not practical. A vanity takes a lot of floor space and can make your bathroom appear to be a lot smaller. So, you should consider using a pedestal or wall-mounted sink instead. It will not only be quite inexpensive, but also help open up space. As for the storage, you can consider using baskets or even wall-mounted cabinets.
Floor, Walls & Ceiling
While choosing the flooring for your bathroom, go for light colours. In case you are stuck with a dark colour, consider putting a large, light-coloured rug over it. Decorating a wall can also add to the appeal of a small bathroom. You can paint or stencil a decorative mural on the largest open wall or hang a piece of art that shows an outdoor vista. As for the ceiling, paint a lattice or molding design around the edge, to give the illusion of raised ceiling. Another option would be to install crown molding around the ceiling and paint it in the same colour.
About the Author:
Terry Metcalfe writing on behalf of So Bathrooms offering a stunning range of bathrooms, steam showers, roll top baths alongside an extensive choice of fixtures and fittings.
