Tips to Make the Most of a Small Bathroom During a Renovation

It can be hard to relax in a cramped, claustrophobic space. However, relaxing is exactly what you'll want to do if you're remodelling your bathroom to create a luxurious spa retreat during home renovations. Here are some tips on how to make a small bathroom seem bigger.

Bold Horizontal and Vertical Lines

The floor and walls of a bathroom are typically covered in tiles to make the room waterproof. You can choose tile shapes and sizes to form bold lines along the walls to visually expand the area. For example, pick large rectangle tiles and lay them horizontally on the walls to create strong parallel lines. This emphasis will give the impression that the wall is wider than it actually is.

Alternatively, you could lay large oblong tiles upwards, creating a series of vertical lines with numerous H-shapes. Similar to striped wallpaper, these perpendicular lines will create the impression of a tall ceiling. Hence, the entire bathroom will appear roomier. You won't be able to achieve these looks with square tiles because they emphasise vertical and horizontal lines. Large tiles will prevent numerous join lines from creating a busy look.

Glossy Surfaces

Glossy surfaces reflect light around a bathroom, making it feel larger and more spacious. You could install shiny light-coloured ceramic tiles, for example. A uniform colour rather than a pattern will minimise clutter. Also, use the potential of glossy glass shower screens, chrome hardware, and mirrors.

Lighting

Rather than relying on one central ceiling light, you could opt for recessed ceiling lights sprinkled across the ceiling and around the perimeter. If a room has dark patches, it tends to seem smaller. Conversely, well-lit rooms enable you to easily see everywhere, so the room does not visually shrink because of dimness.

Sliding Doors

Bathroom doors, both the entrance and shower door, can consume a lot of floor space if they swing outwards. These doors can block other people from using the bathroom, especially if it's compact. Plus, swinging doors limit design options as they require free floor space.

Thus, you might opt for sliding doors in a small bathroom. The room entry door could slide into a pocket in the wall for a sleek effect. Alternatively, it can slide along the wall. Similarly, sliding shower doors that glide sideways rather than outwards maximise floor area.

Mirror Cabinets

In a small bathroom, storage is often in short supply. Mirrored cabinets attached to the wall can help. These cabinets come in various designs to suit different bathrooms. You can select from one, two, or three-door models. Thus, you'll have extra cabinet space, and the mirrors will reflect the area in the room, making it feel roomier.

Reach out to a local home renovation contractor to get more ideas.

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